Cristiano Ronaldo shuts down FIFA Club World Cup talk amid transfer rumours
Cristiano Ronaldo has made it clear he will not be part of the FIFA Club World Cup, bringing an end to weeks of speculation surrounding a potential short-term move. With his current contract at Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr set to expire at the end of June, the door appeared open for a surprise appearance in the tournament—especially after comments from FIFA president Gianni Infantino suggested the possibility.advertisementAmong the clubs reportedly exploring that option were Brazilian giants Fluminense and Palmeiras, both looking to add firepower and experience to their campaigns for the newly expanded global tournament. The idea of Ronaldo donning the shirt of a South American club, even temporarily, stirred excitement among fans and media. But while some discussions took place, nothing materialized—and now Ronaldo has put the talk to rest himself."I will not be at the Club World Cup...Some teams reached out to me. Some made sense and others did not, but you can't try and do everything. You can't catch every ball," Ronaldo told in the pre-match press conference ahead of the Nations League final.
Despite being approached by multiple sides participating in the tournament, the 40-year-old forward has opted not to entertain short-term offers. With a major international final on the horizon, his focus remains fully on leading Portugal in the UEFA Nations League final against Spain.advertisementRonaldo has been in strong form, netting the winner against Germany in the semi-final, and showing no signs of slowing down even as he edges closer to 1,000 career goals.As for his next club chapter, the veteran striker revealed that a decision is 'almost final.' Al-Nassr are reportedly keen to renew his contract, though interest from other clubs—both in and outside Saudi Arabia—continues to circulate.For now, Ronaldo is steering clear of the Club World Cup spotlight. While South American hopefuls had briefly dared to dream, his next move will likely be long-term, not a one-off appearance for global headlines.
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