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FIFA President Suggests Ronaldo Could Join Club World Cup via Special Transfer

Gianni Infantino revealed ongoing discussions about Cristiano Ronaldo's potential short-term move to a participating team under newly introduced transfer rules.

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Overview

  • Cristiano Ronaldo's current club, Al-Nassr, did not qualify for the expanded Club World Cup, making his participation contingent on a temporary transfer.
  • FIFA introduced exceptional transfer windows in June to allow participating teams to sign players with expiring contracts, including Ronaldo, who is out of contract this summer.
  • Gianni Infantino stated on a livestream that discussions are underway with clubs interested in signing Ronaldo for the tournament, but no deal has been finalized.
  • Ronaldo's representatives expressed displeasure over Infantino's public comments, highlighting tensions between the player's camp and FIFA leadership.
  • If Ronaldo joins a participating team, it could mark a reunion with Lionel Messi in the same competition for the first time since the 2022 World Cup.