Ronaldo announced his retirement from the Portugal national team on his personal social media, and FIFPRO posted a tribute to him.
FIFPRO said: "Thank you, Ronaldo. For over 20 years, Ronaldo has created unforgettable moments, broken records, and written his name into football history. He bids farewell to the national team as Portugal's all-time leading scorer, a European Championship winner, and a 15-time FIFPRO World XI selection, earning recognition from his peers time and again. Congratulations, Ronaldo, on an extraordinary 23-year career with Portugal 👏"