Ronaldo Says He Does Not Plan to Play at Club World Cup
- Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed that he will not take part in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup tournament in the United States, despite receiving several offers to join participating teams.
- This decision follows FIFA president Gianni Infantino's claims that discussions occurred about Ronaldo joining a club in the expanded 32-team tournament starting next Saturday.
- In 2023, Ronaldo signed with Al Nassr, a Riyadh-based club, and has netted 99 goals in 111 matches, although the team did not secure a spot in this year’s Club World Cup.
- Ronaldo stated, "I will not be at the Club World Cup," while also posting on social media that "This chapter is over," hinting at uncertainty about his club future as his contract expires this month.
- Ronaldo is concentrating on guiding Portugal as they face their Spanish rivals in the UEFA Nations League decider scheduled for Sunday in Munich, aiming to secure his third major international trophy before deciding on his future plans.
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After scoring Portugal’s winning goal, Ronaldo says no to Club World Cup
The Portugal football superstar’s future hangs in the balance because he has rejected playing in the Club World Cup of the United States, and his contract with his current Saudi team, Al-Nassr, is up next month. Earlier this year, FIFA president Gianni Infantino raised the prospect of Portugal captain Ronaldo joining one of the sides involved in the competition, which starts next Saturday. Source
Cristiano Ronaldo confirms he will not be playing at FIFA Club World Cup: 'You can’t take part in everything'
Ronaldo was expected to part ways with Al-Nassr and join one of the clubs participating in the FIFA Club World Cup, including Saudi club Al-Hilal. The Portugal star, however, confirmed on Saturday that while he did receive 'quite a few invitations', he chose not to accept any of them.
Cristiano Ronaldo Spoke About His Possible Participation in the Club World Cup: This Is What He Said
Cristiano Ronaldo, at the age of 40, was relaxed and open to questions during a press conference at the Allianz Arena, in Munich, one day before the UEFA Nations League final between Portugal and Spain.Although the focus was the decisive match, the Portuguese striker addressed multiple topics, including his professional future, his relationship with Argentina and Lionel Messi. The conference was marked by an unexpected mix of football, personal …
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