India, Nov. 5 -- Cristiano Ronaldo has officially announced his retirement from football at the age of 41, as he shared an emotional message bidding farewell on his social media accounts. This draws a curtain on a blockbuster 23-year career with Portugal, which can be regarded as one of the greatest runs by a footballer for his country.

He walks away as the player with the most international goals (146) and the most men's international appearances (234) in history.

While there are countless moments to remember in his storied career for Portugal, here are five of the most unforgettable memories from his international career.

Ronaldo was the centrepiece for Portugal as they won their first-ever major trophy- the Euro 2016. He scored 3 an...