Cristiano Ronaldo Retires From Portugal's National Team After 23-Year Career
Ronaldo said he will no longer play for Portugal, ending a national-team career that CBS News reported spanned six World Cups.
Cristiano Ronaldo has said he will no longer play for Portugal, ending a national-team career that spanned six World Cups. In its report, CBS News said Ronaldo will not play for Portugal anymore, and it noted that his career included a European title and the men's all-time international scoring record.
Fox News reported that Ronaldo's video, which runs five minutes, reveals an image he says he will carry forever as he steps away from Portugal. The outlet described his time with the team as a "legendary 23-year career with Portugal" and said he is leaving after 234 appearances.
Both outlets describe the same step, though they emphasize different details. Fox News cited the 234 appearances, a figure that the CBS News summary does not contain. CBS News instead cited the six World Cups, the European title and the all-time scoring record, none of which the Fox News summary mentions.
Neither the Fox News nor the CBS News summary identifies the image Ronaldo described in his video, and neither states when the decision was made or what he will do next. Neither summary gives reasons for the retirement.
The available reports present the announcement in terms of the national-team milestones Ronaldo reached during his years with Portugal, and they agree on the core fact that he will not continue playing for the team.
Sources: Fox News: Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international soccer after legendary 23-year career with Portugal; CBS News: Ronaldo retires, ending legendary career.