Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from the Portuguese national team after over 200 caps and 140 goals spanning 23 years. A panel of experts, including Spanish football expert Guillem Balague, The Athletic's James Horncastle, and Portuguese journalist Jose Carlos Freitas, react to the news. They discuss the reaction in Portugal, whether the retirement was a surprise, and comparisons with Lionel Messi.
The conversation also touches on whether Jorge Jesus could have been sacked following Ronaldo being benched in the Nations League, and if another player will emerge to break into the international team in the future.
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