Portugal: Sergio Ramos reacts to Cristiano Ronaldo’s retirement

Former Spain international Sergio Ramos has reacted to Cristiano Ronaldo’s decision to retire from international football, which was announced on Thursday.

Ramos, who played alongside Ronaldo at Real Madrid, combined humour with a heartfelt tribute following the Al-Nassr forward’s departure from the Portugal national team.

The former Spanish defender and Ronaldo shared several successful years at Real Madrid, winning four UEFA Champions League titles together.

Ramos responded to Ronaldo’s retirement announcement by commenting on the Portuguese captain’s Instagram post. His message was later shared by the @MadridXtra account on X.

Ramos wrote: “Oh, really…?? Ahahahah. What a legend; time to enjoy other things in life.”

His reaction reflected the long-standing relationship between the two former teammates, who enjoyed considerable success together at the Spanish club.

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Ronaldo’s retirement comes weeks after a reported disagreement with Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus, which resulted in a fine and a 30-day suspension.