Piers Morgan names Ronaldo's greatest Portugal achievements.

British broadcaster Piers Morgan has highlighted three of Cristiano Ronaldo’s biggest achievements with Portugal following the forward’s retirement from international football.

Morgan’s remarks came after Ronaldo announced his decision to end his career with the Portuguese national team.

The 41-year-old’s retirement follows his recent suspension by the Portuguese Football Federation over his reported walkout from the team’s camp during the Nations League.

Reacting, Morgan, a die-hard fan of Ronaldo, also labelled the Al-Nassr forward as the greatest footballer of all time, GOAT.

“Cristiano Ronaldo announces his retirement from international football in an emotional and heartfelt video,” Morgan wrote.

“He played the most games ever (234).

“He scored the most goals ever (146).

“He led Portugal to their only major trophies (3).

“He is the GOAT.

“Congrats @Cristiano.”

November 5, 2026, will be remembered as the day one of football's greatest players announced the end of his international career.

Ronaldo has confirmed that he will retire from the Portugal national team, bringing an end to a journey that began in August 2003.

The 41-year-old made the announcement through an emotional video message on social media, saying it was time to hand over Portugal's iconic No. 7 shirt to the next generation.

Ronaldo leaves the international stage as the men's all-time leading goalscorer, with 146 goals, and the most-capped player, with 234 appearances for Portugal.

In his farewell message, Ronaldo reflected on his 23-year journey with the national team and said the decision was not an easy one.

He also thanked his family, teammates, coaches, staff and supporters who stood by him throughout his career.

Ronaldo made his senior international debut at the age of 18 on August 20, 2003, in a friendly against Kazakhstan.

He scored his first goal for Portugal during the Euro 2004 tournament, against Greece, on home soil.

During his time with Portugal, Ronaldo captained the side to their first European Championship title in 2016.

He also helped the country win the UEFA Nations League in 2019 and 2025, giving Portugal three major international honours during his era.

While Ronaldo's international career has come to an end, he will continue playing club football for Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr.

Ronaldo's announcement prompted tributes from current and former players, clubs and sporting organisations.

Several football stars took to social media to celebrate his achievements and pay tribute to his contribution to the game.

Brazilian forward Neymar paid tribute to Ronaldo in the comments section of his retirement announcement.

He called the Portuguese star a "Legend" and added clapping emojis.

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. also acknowledged Ronaldo's legacy, writing: "Forever number one."

Ronaldo's former Portugal and Real Madrid teammate Pepe shared an emotional message for the forward, writing: "It was more than football.

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Morgan's tribute, however, stood out for its directness and specificity.

He did not simply praise Ronaldo in general terms.

Instead, he listed three measurable achievements that, in his view, define Ronaldo's legacy with Portugal.

The first was the record for most appearances: 234 games, more than any other player in men's international football history.

The second was the record for most goals: 146, also an all-time men's record.

The third was the trophy count: three major international titles, which are the only such trophies Portugal has ever won.

Those three honours are the UEFA European Championship in 2016, the UEFA Nations League in 2019, and the UEFA Nations League in 2025.

Before Ronaldo's era, Portugal had never won a major international tournament.

Their best previous result was a runner-up finish at Euro 2004, when a 19-year-old Ronaldo wept on the pitch after Greece defeated the hosts in the final.

Twelve years later, he captained Portugal to the Euro 2016 title in France, despite being forced off injured in the final against France.

Three years after that, he led the team to the inaugural Nations League trophy in 2019.

And in 2025, at age 40, he added a second Nations League crown, cementing his status as the most decorated Portuguese player in history.

Morgan's use of the term "GOAT" — greatest of all time — aligns with the view of many Ronaldo supporters, though it remains a subject of fierce debate among football fans worldwide.

The retirement announcement came amid controversy.

Ronaldo was recently suspended by the Portuguese Football Federation following his reported walkout from the team's camp during the Nations League.

Details of the incident remain limited, but the suspension appears to have accelerated Ronaldo's decision to step away from international football.

In his video message, Ronaldo said: "Portugal estará sempre em mim" — Portugal will always be in me.

He did not directly address the suspension or the walkout in his public statement.

The football world now turns to what comes next for Ronaldo.

He continues to play for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, where he has been since January 2023.

His contract with the Saudi club runs through 2027, and he has shown no signs of retiring from club football.

For Portugal, the post-Ronaldo era begins now.