Cristiano Ronaldo's long Portugal goodbye leaves complicated legacy

Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football with Portugal, ending a long and decorated career that included leading the nation to Euro 2016 glory. However, according to analysis by Richard Jolly in The Independent, Ronaldo's later years with the national team were marked by his presence becoming more of a burden than an asset. His departure has reportedly left many within Portuguese football relieved, reflecting a complicated and mixed legacy despite his earlier talismanic contributions.