On the evening of November 5, Ronaldo announced his retirement from the national team. Many figures in the football world who admire Ronaldo also left messages on social media, paying tribute to their idol and predecessor.
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Sancho: You inspired all of us!! 🐐❤️
Vinicius: Always number one!!!!!!
Rodrygo: Legend! 🤝🇵🇹
Dalot: You gave us dreams, made us believe we could achieve them, and led us to victory. Thank you, idol ❤️🐐🇵🇹
Bruno Fernandes: Thank you for your inspiration. It was an honor to share those wonderful moments with you in the national team, and you were also my childhood idol.
Diogo Costa: Thank you very much for everything you've done, Captain! It's a true honor!
Pedro Gonçalves: I am honored to have played alongside you, legend. The records speak for themselves, as do your dedication and the way you took Portugal's name to the world! Thank you for all your advice, and for the help you gave me at a very important moment in my life. Eternal gratitude.
Otávio: Thank you 🐐❤️
Leao: An idol for generations. Thank you for everything you've done.
Rodrigo Mora: Thank you for everything, my idol.
Mohamed Simakan (Ronaldo's Al Nassr teammate): Thank you for every star you lit in our eyes #Number1.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia reposted Ronaldo's social media post and added a 👑 emoji.