Cristiano Ronaldo’s participation in the upcoming Club World Cup this summer is still uncertain, with FIFA President Gianni Infantino stating that ‘there are discussions’ about his involvement.
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has revealed that ‘there are discussions’ over Cristiano Ronaldo playing at the upcoming Club World Cup this summer. The 40-year-old ‘Portugal forward’ is out of contract with his current club Al-Nassr, who failed to qualify for the tournament.
Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr in 2022 after leaving ‘Manchester United mid-season’ and his contract expires on June 30. With this year’s Club World Cup set to be played in the summer, Infantino believes that it is possible for Ronaldo to still feature in the tournament.
During an interview with YouTuber IShowSpeed, Infantino mentioned that there are discussions with some clubs about hiring Ronaldo for the Club World Cup. He added that if a club is interested in signing him, ‘who knows, who knows.’ This has led to speculation about which teams might be considering a move for the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.
Spanish newspaper Marca reported last weekend that an unnamed Brazilian club had made an offer to Ronaldo. Botafogo are one of four Brazilian teams to have qualified, and their coach Renato Paiva expressed his desire to sign the 40-year-old forward, saying that he is ‘still a goal-scoring machine’ even at his age.
Real Madrid and Juventus are among the 12 European clubs that have qualified for the Club World Cup. These teams will face off against other top clubs from around the world, including Chelsea and Manchester City. With Ronaldo’s experience and skillset, he could be a valuable addition to any team competing in the tournament.
The winner of the Club World Cup will receive a significant prize, with the total award valued at over $20 million. Additionally, the tournament will feature some of the biggest names in football, including Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, making it an exciting event for fans.
The FIFA Club World Cup is an annual international club football tournament organized by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA).
The competition was first introduced in 2000 and features top-division clubs from each of FIFA's six confederations.
The tournament is held every year, with the winner being crowned the best club team in the world.
The format typically involves a group stage followed by a knockout phase, culminating in the final match.
