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You inspired us all, Nani hails Ronaldo after retirement

You inspired us all, Nani hails Ronaldo after retirement
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Former Portugal international, Luis Nani, has paid tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo following the forward’s announcement of his retirement from international football, describing him as the “best of all time.” Nani, who shared the pitch with Ronaldo for Portugal, praised his former teammate for inspiring a generation of Portuguese players and making the country proud. In a post on his X handle on Thursday, Nani said he was proud to have been part of Ronaldo’s international journey.
Context & Background
  • ✦Ronaldo announced his intention to retire from international football after Portugal’s November fixtures, bringing an end to a 23-year career with the national team.
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Thursday:In a post on his X handle on Thursday, Nani said he was proud to have been part of Ronaldo’s international journey.2025:He leaves with 234 appearances and 146 goals, records in men’s international football, and helped Portugal win the 2016 European Championship and the UEFA Nations League in 2019 and 2025.
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  • ✦Former Portugal international, Luis Nani, has paid tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo following the forward’s announcement of his retirement from international football, describing him as the “best of all time.” Nani, who shared the pitch with Ronaldo for Portugal, praised his former teammate for inspiring a generation of Portuguese players and making the country proud.
  • ✦In a post on his X handle on Thursday, Nani said he was proud to have been part of Ronaldo’s international journey.
  • ✦Ronaldo announced his intention to retire from international football after Portugal’s November fixtures, bringing an end to a 23-year career with the national team.
Key Facts:Thursday: In a post on his X handle on Thursday, Nani said he was proud to have been part of Ronaldo’s international journey.2025: He leaves with 234 appearances and 146 goals, records in men’s international football, and helped Portugal win the 2016 European Championship and the UEFA Nations League in 2019 and 2025.
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Former Portugal teammate Luis Nani hails Cristiano Ronaldo following his international retirement, calling him the 'best of all time' and an inspiration.

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What is the key takeaway from this report?

Former Portugal international, Luis Nani, has paid tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo following the forward’s announcement of his retirement from international football, describing him as the “best of all time.” Nani, who shared the pitch with Ronaldo for Portugal, praised his former teammate for inspiring a generation of Portuguese players and making the country proud.

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In a post on his X handle on Thursday, Nani said he was proud to have been part of Ronaldo’s international journey.

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In a post on his X handle on Thursday, Nani said he was proud to have been part of Ronaldo’s international journey.

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