2025 FIFA Club World Cup forms to be a global spectacleBut a heading still avoids confirmation: the presence of Cristiano Ronaldo. While the Portuguese legend is currently not planned to participate, a surprising twist can change everything. A previous one Real Madrid teammateNow with the lead role for one of the tournament’s participating team, may be the unexpected bridge to bring Ronaldo in the fold.
The door was opened when FIFA changed the summer transfer rulesallows Clubs to sign players specifically for Club World Cupthat happens from June 14 to July 13 in the United States. As speculation grows, a name has emerged as a silent orchestrator behind the scenes: Sergio Ramos.
FIFA’s president Gianni Infantino have long spoken of their desire to see Both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo presented in the renewed tournament. “There are conversations with some clubs,” Infantino revealed during a livestream with Youtube Sensation IshowSpeed. “So if a club looks at this and is interested in signing Ronaldo for the Club World Cup, who knows? There are still a few weeks to go, it will be exciting.”
With Al-NassrThe Portuguese veteran’s current club, did not qualify for the tournament, his absence seemed everything except guaranteed – until now. FIFA’s decision to allow short -term transfers has completely changed the story.
🚨🗣 – 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.”
According to Diario likeThe A club has made a formal approach to sign Ronaldo exclusively for the Club World Cup. That club is League MX’s Monterreyand at the heart of the pitch is none other than Sergio RamosRonaldo’s long -standing allies and former teammate at Real Madrid.
Ramos to revive the partnership?
Sergio Ramos, now a veteran defender for MonterreyHas reportedly played an important role in the negotiation process. Diary AS claims that the Spaniard has acted as a Personal motivator and connection between Ronaldo and Rayado’s leadershiptempting him with the opportunity to compete at the highest level together with familiar faces. The squad also includes Former Stars Sergio Canales and Oliver Torres LeagueRonaldo offers an acquaintance, competitive environment.

The proposal would see the 40-year-old sign a monthly agreementJust under the duration of the tournament. The offer is said to be worth around $ 5 millionwhich makes it one of The most expensive short -term contracts in Mexican football history.