Sat May 24 12:21:24 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has hinted that Cristiano Ronaldo could participate in the inaugural Club World Cup in the United States this June. Although Ronaldo’s current team, Al Nassr, didn’t qualify, FIFA’s rules allow participating teams to make last-minute transfer signings, raising the possibility of a short-term deal or loan for the Portuguese star. Infantino confirmed discussions are underway with some clubs. This move could boost the tournament’s profile and potentially reunite Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in the same competition. Several clubs, including Al Hilal, Palmeiras, and Wydad, have been mentioned as potential destinations.

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**Ronaldo to Make a Stunning Club World Cup Appearance? FIFA President Hints at Possible Transfer**

**GENEVA, SWITZERLAND -** Could Cristiano Ronaldo be set for a shock appearance at the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup this June? FIFA President Gianni Infantino has dropped a bombshell, suggesting that the Portuguese superstar is in discussions that could see him join one of the 32 participating teams in the United States.

Ronaldo’s current club, Al Nassr, failed to qualify for the tournament, but a unique transfer window sanctioned by FIFA is fueling speculation. Infantino revealed that “discussions” are ongoing with various clubs about potentially signing Ronaldo on a short-term deal.

“Cristiano Ronaldo might play in the Club World Cup,” Infantino told streamer IShowSpeed. “There are discussions with some clubs… who knows?”

FIFA confirmed that last-minute transfers will be permitted for teams heading to the tournament, triggering rumors of a possible loan move for the 40-year-old forward. Such a move would be unprecedented, but could significantly elevate the profile and ticket sales of the inaugural tournament.

The potential transfer would also reunite Ronaldo with his long-time rival, Lionel Messi, whose Inter Miami side is also participating. FIFA extended an invite to Inter Miami last October.

Several clubs have already been mentioned as possible destinations for Ronaldo, including Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal, Brazilian club Palmeiras, and Wydad of Morocco. The transfer windows for the tournament run from June 1-10 and June 27 to July 3.

FIFA stated the transfer windows where introduced to “encourage clubs and players whose contracts are expiring to find an appropriate solution to facilitate the players’ participation”.

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