Cristiano Ronaldo claims 'it never crossed my mind' to retire from Portugal duty as he fires back at critics with bizarre Formula 1 analogy

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Cristiano Ronaldo says it “never crossed my mind” to retire from international duty with Portugal, with the all-time great embracing criticism.

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  • All-time greats has won 212 caps
  • Has 130 goals for his country
  • Intends to play on for some time yet
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