03 Jul 2026, 01:28
Katia Aveiro says she has confirmed Cristiano Ronaldo’s retirement from international football
- Katia Aveiro said she was informed that the 2026 World Cup will be the last tournament for Cristiano Ronaldo with the Portugal national team.
- Her mother said that Ronaldo may not play for Portugal after Euro 2028, and that the statistics—232 matches—are the reason.
- Ronaldo’s sister also commented on why the footballer’s international career may end after the 2026 World Cup.
Regarding the information, L'Équipe and Marca report.
Katia Aveiro, Ronaldo’s sister, said that before the match Portugal—Croatia, she learned from her brother’s “ongoing retirement” plans for the tournament he would play in after the 2026 World Cup. Her mother added that she has told the truth about 2026 World Cup, and that the decision is final, and that the reason is the winter tournament.
Meanwhile, according to the information in published materials, Ronaldo will play 232 matches for Portugal before Euro 2028. Her mother also said that she has been told that the footballer’s retirement is due to the fact that he has played for the national team for 16 years, that is, since he debuted for the national team in 2003.
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