Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal legacy may never be matched – Infantino

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Gianni Infantino, FIFA president, has paid tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo following the Portuguese forward’s announcement of his retirement from international ...

Gianni Infantino, FIFA president, has paid tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo following the Portuguese forward’s announcement of his retirement from international football, describing his achievements as milestones that “may never be matched” and praising his immense contribution to the game.

The 41-year-old announced his decision in an emotional video posted on social media, bringing an end to a 23-year international career in which he scored a record 146 goals in 234 appearances for Portugal.

Taking to Instagram, Infantino said Cristiano Ronaldo had touched the hearts of football fans across the world through his extraordinary talent, determination and constant desire to push the boundaries of the sport.

“Few players have ever touched the hearts of football fans around the world quite like Cristiano Ronaldo,” Infantino wrote.

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