Football: Cristiano Ronaldo, the moving farewell letter in video
The Portuguese captain ends a career in the selection which began in 2003
Quick Look
- Cristiano Ronaldo, aged 41, announces the end of his career with the Portuguese national team.
- After 234 caps and 146 goals, he returned his number 7 jersey, marking the end of a journey that began in August 2003.
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Why It Matters
Cristiano Ronaldo began his international career in August 2003. He holds a record of 234 caps and 146 goals for Portugal.
The music of Ennio Morricone (O Amor a Portugal) invades the space, establishing emotion from the outset. Solemn, Cristiano Ronaldo reads his farewell letter. Without haste. The staging is careful, the moment solemn. Nothing is missing in the little film, its children, its family, its trophies. Goals, celebrations, joys, tears like those shed during a World Cup which was always refused to him.
Ronaldo is 41 years old. He finally agreed to let the end credits scroll in selection. He was, in turn, the child prodigy, the genius, the equal of Eusebio, the legend, the idol, the icon. Before becoming its embarrassing star. The one who overshadows the present, the future, imposes its past, its history, its weight, its controversies. Failed on the field and behind the scenes, Ronaldo's international outing deserved better. He found the words. “Today my journey with the national team comes to an end (...) The day has arrived to return the No.7 jersey of our selection to everyone (...) I am putting an end to a path that began in August 2003 and which changed my life forever. Portugal will always be in me. »
The music and images make it a highlight. Cristiano Ronaldo gave Portugal his records and titles, his sweat, his strength and his tears, 234 caps and 146 goals in Portugal. And much more by knowing how to leave room for his heirs…
Open Questions
- What will Ronaldo's future professional plans be?
