Piers Morgan Names Ronaldo's Top Moments With Portugal

British broadcaster Piers Morgan has listed three of Cristiano Ronaldo’s greatest achievements with the Portugal national team.

Morgan was reacting to Ronaldo’s retirement from international football.

The 41-year-old Al-Nassr forward announced his decision on November 5, 2026, in an emotional and heartfelt video posted on social media.

Ronaldo’s retirement comes after he was recently suspended by the Portuguese Football Federation.

The suspension followed his reported walkout from the team’s camp during the Nations League.

Morgan, a well-known die-hard fan of Ronaldo, shared his thoughts in a post on social media.

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

He then listed three specific achievements that he considers the greatest of Ronaldo’s international career.

First, Morgan pointed out that Ronaldo played the most games ever for Portugal — 234 appearances.

That is more than any other player in the history of the Portuguese national team.

Second, Morgan highlighted that Ronaldo scored the most goals ever for Portugal — 146 goals.

That total makes him the all-time leading scorer for his country, a record that may stand for decades.

Third, Morgan noted that Ronaldo led Portugal to their only major trophies in the nation’s history — three in total.

Those trophies are the 2016 European Championship and two UEFA Nations League titles, won in 2019 and 2025.

Before Ronaldo’s arrival, Portugal had never won a major international tournament.

Ronaldo made his debut for Portugal in 2003 at the age of 18.

He went on to represent his country for 23 years, a span that covered five World Cups and six European Championships.

After listing the three achievements, Morgan delivered his final verdict.

“He is the GOAT,” Morgan wrote, using the acronym for “Greatest of All Time.”

He ended his post with a congratulatory message: “Congrats @Cristiano.”

Morgan’s reaction is consistent with his long history of publicly defending Ronaldo against criticism.

The broadcaster has frequently clashed with other pundits and former players who argue that Lionel Messi, not Ronaldo, deserves the GOAT title.

Ronaldo’s retirement marks the end of one of the most decorated international careers in football history.

His 234 caps are the most of any male player in international football history.

His 146 goals are also the most ever scored by any male player in international football.

Ronaldo’s decision to retire came after a turbulent final chapter with the national team.

The Portuguese Football Federation suspended him after he reportedly walked out of the team’s camp during the Nations League.

The incident created tension between Ronaldo and the federation, leading to his decision to step away.

In his retirement video, Ronaldo said it was time to pass the baton to the younger generation.

He did not mention the suspension directly in the video, but sources close to the player confirmed it influenced his timing.

Piers Morgan has been one of Ronaldo’s most vocal supporters in the media.

Morgan conducted a highly publicized interview with Ronaldo in 2022 that led to the player’s departure from Manchester United.

That interview was watched by millions and sparked global debate about Ronaldo’s legacy.

Since then, Morgan has continued to defend Ronaldo in columns, television appearances, and social media posts.

His latest post about Ronaldo’s Portugal achievements is being widely shared by fans and commentators.

Some fans agree with Morgan’s assessment, calling Ronaldo the undisputed GOAT.

Others argue that the debate is not settled and that Messi’s World Cup win in 2022 gives him the edge.

Morgan’s three-point list deliberately avoids mentioning the World Cup, which Portugal never won under Ronaldo.

Instead, Morgan focuses on the trophies Portugal did win — all of them with Ronaldo as captain.

Ronaldo’s international career began in 2003 in a friendly match against Kazakhstan.

He scored his first international goal at Euro 2004, a tournament where Portugal reached the final but lost to Greece.

That defeat was one of the lowest points of Ronaldo’s early career, as he left the field in tears.

Sixteen years later, he lifted the European Championship trophy in 2016 after Portugal defeated France in the final.

Ronaldo was forced off with an injury early in that final but remained on the sideline, coaching his teammates to victory.

His leadership during that tournament is often cited as one of his greatest qualities.

In 2019, he led Portugal to the first UEFA Nations League title, scoring a hat-trick in the semifinal against Switzerland.