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Why Portugal can't retire Cristiano Ronaldo's shirt
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Ronaldo has announced his international retirement; Portugal cannot retire his No. 7 shirt due to FIFA regulations that prohibit retiring squad numbers.
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UK timesStrong67 reports from 25 outlets. First reported by Marca, 10:23. The 9 newest are listed here.
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- Cristiano Ronaldo retires from Portugal: 23 facts for his 23 years of international actionThe Athletic
- Cristiano Ronaldo to be blocked from emotional Portugal farewell as he blindsides Jorge JesustalkSPORT
- Playing for Portugal was ego-stroking for Ronaldo, which is why he couldn't let goNOS
- Why Portugal can't retire Cristiano Ronaldo's shirtThe AthleticThis article
- Jesus regrets Ronaldo's Portugal departure: 'I asked him to stay'Voetbal International
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- Cristiano Ronaldo couldn't accept Portugal reality and it's cost him Lionel Messi farewellMirror
- "He will always be a reference": Portuguese manager breaks silence after Ronaldo's shock retirement announcementRMC Sport
- Jorge Jesus reacts to Cristiano's retirement: "I asked him to continue"Mundo Deportivo
- International press reflects on Ronaldo's international career: praise and criticismVoetbal International
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