# A bitter end for Ronaldo - the icon who transformed Portugal

- Source: BBC World
- Published: 2026-11-05T14:29:40+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/ckn9rwr2zzpvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/a-bitter-end-for-ronaldo-the-icon-who-transformed-portugal-6b6402/

As Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football, Guillem Balague looks at why and what is next for the Portugal legend.

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