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Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed when he plans to retire from international football.
The 39-year-old's future has been surrounded by uncertainty following his tough Euro 2024 campaign with Portugal, and given that he will turn 40 in February.
Ronaldo has had a remarkable career for Portugal since making his.debut in 2003 and currently holds the world record for international goals with 130.
He has once again been called up to Roberto Martinez's squad for the upcoming Nations League matches against Croatia and Scotland.
And the Real Madrid legend says he will step down from international football once he feels he can no longer contribute.
Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed when he plans to retire from international football
Ronaldo's future has been surrounded by uncertainty following his tough Euro 2024 campaign
'When the time comes, I'll move on,' Ronaldo said. 'It won't be a difficult decision to make.
'If I feel like I'm no longer contributing anything, I'll be the first to leave.'
Ronaldo previously stated that the summer's tournament would be his final Euros, though he could still look to represent his country at the 2026 World Cup.
Despite his advanced age, Ronaldo - who made his international debut in August 2003 - was a regular starter for Portugal as he failed to score a single goal in five Euro 2024 matches.
The team's head coach, Roberto Martinez, previously revealed no decision had been made regarding the striker's international future after their tournament knockout.
Asked when it would be time to hang up his international boots, Ronaldo last month said: 'When I leave the national team, I won't tell anyone in advance.
'It will be a very spontaneous decision on my part, but also a very well thought-out one.
Ronaldo made his Portugal debut in 2003 and is the all-time highest international goal scorer
'At the moment, I'm not thinking about being a coach of the first-team or any team.
'It doesn't even cross my mind, I've never thought about it. I don't see my future going through that.
If Ronaldo continues to compete, fans may have the opportunity to witness the striker, aged 41, at the World Cup 2026.
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