Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from Portugal national team
Prothom Alo (English) · ৫ নভে, ২০২৬
Cristiano Ronaldo announced his intention to retire from the Portugal national team on Thursday in a social media post, bringing to an end one of the most illustrious international careers in the history of football.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনProthom Alo (English)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
Prothom Alo (English)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- The 41-year-old said he would ''hand back the number 7 shirt'' after the November international break.
- Ronaldo captained the team to their first major trophy at Euro 2016 and helped them win the 2019 and 2025 Nations Leagues.
- "If I ever made you happy, if one of my goals ever made you hug someone, forget a worry or feel proud of our country, then it was all worth it." Ronaldo thanked his family, the Portuguese people and the teammates, coaches and staff he worked with over his 23-year career with national team.
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
4টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
Admired, distinguished, respected, or well-known, especially due to past achievements or noble qualities.
“Cristiano Ronaldo announced his intention to retire from the Portugal national team on Thursday in a social media post, bringing to an end one of the most illustrious international careers in the history of football.”
The goal or purpose behind a specific action or set of actions.
“Cristiano Ronaldo announced his intention to retire from the Portugal national team on Thursday in a social media post, bringing to an end one of the most illustrious international careers in the history of football.”
To exercise command of a ship, aircraft or sports team.
“Ronaldo captained the team to their first major trophy at Euro 2016 and helped them win the 2019 and 2025 Nations Leagues.”
One who is on the same team.
“Ronaldo thanked his family, the Portuguese people and the teammates, coaches and staff he worked with over his 23-year career with national team.”
Words chosen from this story. English meanings: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA), via the Free Dictionary API.
IELTS Reading practice
Read the passage, then answer the questions. Every answer is in the passage.
Cristiano Ronaldo announced his intention to retire from the Portugal national team on Thursday in a social media post, bringing to an end one of the most illustrious international careers in the history of football.
The 41-year-old said he would ''hand back the number 7 shirt'' after the November international break.
Ronaldo captained the team to their first major trophy at Euro 2016 and helped them win the 2019 and 2025 Nations Leagues.
Ronaldo thanked his family, the Portuguese people and the teammates, coaches and staff he worked with over his 23-year career with national team.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.The 41-year-old said he would ''hand back the number _____ shirt'' after the November international break.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.Cristiano Ronaldo _____ his intention to retire from the Portugal national team on Thursday in a social media post, bringing to an end one of the most illustrious international careers in the history of football.
Questions 3–4: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.Ronaldo captained the team to their first major trophy at Euro 2016 and helped them win the 2020 and 2025 Nations Leagues.
4.Ronaldo thanked his family, the Portuguese people and the teammates, coaches and staff he worked with over his 23-year career with national team.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Football
Football is the most popular sport in the world. Why do you think it attracts so many fans, and is this popularity a good thing?
Write a short answer of 4–5 sentences (30–250 words). State your opinion clearly, give a reason, and use a fact from this story as an example.
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