2025 FIFA Club World Cup is fast approachingAnd expectation is based for what promises to be one of the biggest events in the International Club Soccer. Host in USA For the first time, this extended edition of the tournament is aware of not only for its format and participating clubs – but for any inclusion of one of the game’s biggest legends.
Earlier this month, Gianni Infantino, President of Fifa, dropped a bomb shell on a fantastic potential move: Cristiano Ronaldo can play in the World Cup club. His comments, made under a livestream with internet personality IshowSpeedHave added a mysterious and exciting layer to an already heading -filled competition.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s future with al-Nassr remains unsureDespite reports that he is close to renewing his contract with the Saudi club. Saudi media suggests that a two -year extension is on the tableBut the decision has not yet been concluded. That uncertainty has led to one Frenzy of interest from clubs all over the world– Especially those qualified for the Club World Cup.
According to Diario likeThe Ten clubs fight for the Portuguese veteran’s signatureEach one hopes to sign him either permanently or at a short -term tournament deal. Among the reported freedoms are Brazilian power plant as Flamengo, Palmeiras, botafogo and fluminenseThe Mexican clubs Pachuca and Monterreyand African giants including Al Ahly (Egypt), Wydad Casablanca (Morocco) and Esperance (Tunisia).
These teams don’t just look to strengthen their range -they want to get starry and global attention to their club -World Cup campaigns. Ronaldo’s presence would immediately raise all troopsIncrease ticket sales and attract worldwide media coverage.
What did Infantino say?
Ronaldo Rumor Mill took a new twist when Gianni Infantino worked as a guest at IshowSpeed’s livestream. When the subject turned to the Club World Cup, Infantino teased something extraordinary.
“And Ronaldo might play for one of the teams at the Club World Cup“ Infantino said and got a shocked reaction from speed. When he was asked to confirm, Infantino did not hold back. “Yes, Cristiano Ronaldo may be playing at a club -World Cup. These are discussions with some clubs. So if any club is looking and is interested in hiring Ronaldo for a club -World Cup … Who knows? There is still some time. It would be fun.”
🚨🗣 – Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, tells Speed that there is a chance that Cristiano Ronaldo will play at the Club World Cup! “Conversations roll with some clubs.”
‘Last dance’ of legends?
Reports from April, especially by the journalist Jose Felix Diaz of Highlightrevealed it Infantino dreams of a club -World Cup with both Ronaldo and Lionel Messi– A “Last Dance” for the two icons that have defined a football time.
Díaz suggested it A loan move for Ronaldo A participating club was explored. While al-Nassr is not involved in the tournamentSources near FIFA reportedly confirmed that Al-Hilal would not be the destination eitherLeaves the door wide open to one of the other ten interested clubs.
Infantino did not hide his excitement over the idea. When the FIFA president was pressed on whether he preferred Messi or Ronaldo, FIFA’s president gave a diplomatic – but passionate – response.
“Listen, two amazing players, two incredible players. If you are Portuguese, you go to Ronaldo; if you are Argentine, you go to Messi. But if you are a football fan, you want to see both – because you love the game.”
He added: “I would love to see them both play together. Imagine the two in the same team. It would be something special.” Speed joking replied that he felt it could happen, and infantino smiled, “In the FIFA team, maybe.”
