Real Madrid has not commented on Cristiano Ronaldo ending his career with Portugal. The 41-year-old forward announced on Thursday that he would no longer play for the national team.
As of publication, Real Madrid had posted nothing about the decision on its social media accounts or official website. The other clubs Ronaldo has played for — Sporting, Manchester United, Juventus and Al-Nassr — published tributes to the Portuguese footballer.
Ronaldo is the leading goalscorer in Real Madrid’s history. He made 438 appearances for the Madrid club and scored 450 goals.
The forward made 234 appearances for Portugal, scoring 146 goals and providing 45 assists. Ronaldo became European champion in 2016 and won the UEFA Nations League in the 2018/2019 and 2024/2025 seasons.