Former Real Madrid and Barcelona players have responded to Cristiano Ronaldo's announcement of his retirement from international football with Portugal. The Portuguese superstar, who holds the record for most international goals, confirmed his decision to step away from the national team after a storied career spanning nearly two decades.
Legends from both Spanish giants, where Ronaldo spent nine seasons with Real Madrid and faced Barcelona countless times in El Clásico, shared their perspectives on his international legacy. The 41-year-old forward departs as Portugal's all-time leading scorer and most-capped player, having led the nation to European Championship glory in 2016 and the Nations League title in 2019.
