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**Ronaldo Could Feature in Club World Cup Despite Al-Nassr’s Failure to Qualify, Claims Infantino**
Cristiano Ronaldo’s future is the subject of speculation once again, with FIFA President Gianni Infantino suggesting the Portuguese star could still participate in the expanded Club World Cup this summer. This comes despite Ronaldo’s current club, Al-Nassr of the Saudi Pro League, failing to qualify for the 32-team tournament in the United States.
Infantino, during an interview with IShowSpeed, hinted at ongoing discussions that could see the 40-year-old Ronaldo join a qualified club on a temporary basis. “And Ronaldo might play for one of the teams as well at the Club World Cup. There are discussions with some clubs, so if any club is watching and is interested in hiring Ronaldo for the Club World Cup… who knows, who knows,” Infantino said.
Ronaldo’s contract with Al-Nassr expires on June 30th, coinciding with a newly introduced FIFA transfer window (June 1-10) designed to facilitate deals specifically for the tournament.
Rumors are already swirling, with reports of interest from a Brazilian club. Botafogo’s coach, Renato Paiva, jokingly addressed the possibility, stating that while he was not aware, one wouldn’t say no to a star like Ronaldo.
The revamped Club World Cup will be played this summer for the first time with the expanded format, including 12 European clubs like Real Madrid, Juventus, Chelsea and Manchester City, as well as other big names from across the globe like Inter Miami.
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