PORTUGAL (The COW News Digital) -Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal’s globally celebrated football icon, has officially ruled out participating in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup scheduled later this month.
In a recent statement, Ronaldo confirmed that he had received multiple offers from clubs qualified for the tournament, but he declined all of them.
His decision puts to rest weeks of speculation surrounding his potential appearance in the prestigious event.
The 40-year-old striker’s current contract with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr is set to expire later this month.
However, Al-Nassr failed to qualify for the Club World Cup, prompting FIFA President Gianni Infantino to hint earlier that Ronaldo could still feature in the tournament by joining a participating team.
Despite the suggestion and several clubs reportedly reaching out, Ronaldo has made it clear that he will not be suiting up for any team in the 2025 edition of the Club World Cup.
His decision underscores a focused transition phase as he approaches the end of his contract and contemplates the next step in his legendary career.
