Infantino hails Ronaldo’s 23-year international career
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Business Day Nigeria
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has hailed Cristiano Ronaldo’s 23-year international career, during which he scored 146 goals in 234 appearances for Portugal. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s achievements could remain unmatched, the official said in a statement published after the Portuguese player announced his international retirement.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino noted that Cristiano Ronaldo scored 146 goals in 234 appearances for Portugal, a record for a men’s national team, according to Business Day Nigeria. The world football chief also recalled that the Portuguese forward is the first player to have scored at six different editions of the World Cup.
Cristiano Ronaldo, who made his Portugal debut in August 2003, played at five World Cups and six European Championships. He won Euro 2016 and the UEFA Nations League in 2019 with Portugal, for whom he is the most-capped player and top scorer, according to Business Day Nigeria.
Gianni Infantino’s tribute came after Ronaldo announced his international retirement, ending 23 years with Portugal. It joins reactions already published following Cristiano Ronaldo’s international retirement, announced on 5 November.
