Sergio Ramos reacts to Ronaldo's Portugal retirement with joke and tribute

Cristiano Ronaldo retired from international football with Portugal on Thursday, ending a 21-year career with 135 caps and 123 goals. Former Real Madrid teammate Sergio Ramos commented on Ronaldo's Instagram announcement: "Oh, really...?? Ahahahah. What a legend; time to enjoy other things in life."

The retirement follows weeks of tension with Portugal coach Jorge Jesus, who fined and suspended Ronaldo for 30 days after a reported falling out. Ramos and Ronaldo won four Champions League titles together at Real Madrid before Ramos moved to PSG and later returned to Sevilla.

Ronaldo, now 41, continues playing for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia. His departure leaves Portugal without their all-time leading scorer ahead of 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

With Ronaldo's era over, who steps up as Portugal's new leader on the pitch?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/06/portugal-sergio-ramos-reacts-to-cristiano-ronaldos-retirement/