Inside Cristiano Ronaldo’s Jaw-Dropping Global Property Portfolio and $1.4 Billion Fortune—as He Retires From International Football

Soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football after representing Portugal for 23 years. "A journey that began in August 2004 and changed my life forever is coming to an end," the soccer icon said in a Nov. 5 Instagram post. "When I look back and think of everything I've experienced with the national team, I don't just see matches, goals, records or trophies. I see people. I see immigrants who, for 90 minutes, felt Portugal was a little bit closer." For now, Ronaldo will continue to play at the club level with Al-Nassr FC in the Saudi Pro League. His contract extends through June 30, 2027.The announcement comes months after the whistle was blown on his final World Cup in July. The former Portuguese captain and his team missed out on a spot in the 2026 quarterfinals with a devastating 0-1 loss to Spain in Texas.Following an incredibly tense and largely goal-less matchup between the two teams, Spain's Mikel Merino managed to slide one past the Portuguese goalie in the 91st minute, cementing his team's place in the quarterfinal game.Ronaldo, 41, was incredibly emotional as he walked off the pitch—hours after confirming at a press conference th...