Cristiano Ronaldo has received tributes from former clubs and teammates after announcing his retirement from international duty.
Ronaldo -- the leading goalscorer and appearance maker in men's international football history -- called time on playing for Portugal on Thursday, after 146 goals in 234 games.
Manchester United, Juventus and fellow Portugal legends were among those to lead the tributes to his incredible international career.
"Congratulations on an incredible international career, Cristiano. Enjoy your retirement," United wrote alongside a goat image, signalling him as the 'greatest of all time.'
Sporting CP, the Portuguese club where Ronaldo began his club career, posted: Thank you for everything you did for our Nation. Forever in the history of Portugal."
What did Bruno Fernandes say about Cristiano Ronaldo international retirement?
Bruno Fernandes, who played alongside Ronaldo at United and for Portugal, said: "Thank you for the inspiration. It was a great privilege to share great moments in the national team with my childhood idol."
Ex-Portugal defender Pepê wrote: "It was more than just football. Thank you for everything, Cris."
Juventus posted: "Congratulations on an incredible journey with Portugal, Cristiano."
The Portugal Football Federation also issued a statement to thank their iconic player for his time with the national team.
- Who has the most Champions League goals, assists all time?
- Cristiano Ronaldo's eldest son earns first Portugal U17 call-up
Ronaldo, aged 41, will continue his club career with Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League where his pursuit of 1,000 career goals requires another 15 to hit the incredible milestone.
He has left Portugal duty a day before Jorge Jesus is set to name a squad for the upcoming Nations League fixtures against Denmark and Wales. Ronaldo fell out with coach Jesus in the last international break, accusing him of breaking promises after he was left on the bench for the full 90 minutes for the first time since 2008. He walked out of the training camp and was punished by the Portugal federation for his conduct.
But his international career has now concluded with victory at Euro 2016 the greatest triumph in Portugal's history, spearheaded by Ronaldo.