Real Madrid legend Cristiano Ronaldo announced yesterday that he is hanging up his boots for Portugal and bringing the curtain down on an illustrious international career.
This announcement, of course, caused great interest Whitesa club that has been celebrating the veteran striker for years.
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Among those paying tribute was Real Madrid star Bernardo Silva, who shared the dressing room with Ronaldo for years.
Bernardo Silva pays tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo
Silva shared a photo of himself hugging Ronaldo in a Portugal shirt on Instagram, accompanied by a heartfelt message of thanks.
“It has certainly been an honor and a pleasure to play with you for so many years! You are an inspiration to us all. Thank you so much for everything, Cristiano,” he wrote.
The message comes after Ronaldo ended his 23-year international career.
The 41-year-old leaves the international stage with 146 goals in 234 games, both world records in men’s football.
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He also captained Portugal to their first Euro title in 2016 and the 2019 and 2025 Nations League titles.
A legacy that transcends borders
Regardless of where their loyalties lie, the world of football will come together to say goodbye to a player who made such a lasting impact on the game.
What a career Ronaldo has had with Portugal. (Photo: Lars Baron/Getty Images)
To borrow a very famous quote from Mike Tyson, “Every head must bow, every tongue must confess, this is the greatest of all time”.
For Real Madrid supporters, Ronaldo’s international retirement brings back glorious memories of his time in the Spanish capital.
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Between 2009 and 2018, the Portuguese superstar scored 451 goals in 438 matches. Whites.
He helped the team win four Champions League titles. Bernardo Silva may not have crossed paths with Ronaldo at Madrid, but he will be happy playing for the club now.
His respect shows how much his teammates respect and continue to respect Ronaldo and fans will now tune in to Al Nassr matches to watch him play for as long as possible.