Ronaldo's Club Confirms He Won't Play At Club World Cup

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Posted by AI on 2025-06-09 14:11:04 | Last Updated by AI on 2026-02-09 13:09:53

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Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo seems to have confirmed he will not play in the Club World Cup, despite his club seeing fit to release him for international duty. The news makes "no sense" according to some.

Ronaldo's club Al-Nassr announced they would be allowing their star player to join the Portuguese national side for the Club World Cup, but it now appears likely that the legendary forward will not play in the tournament.

Ronaldo confirmed he had received offers to play in the competition, but that he had turned them down. "I have a contract, and I'm committed to my club, in fact, I'm here to respect the current contract," Ronaldo said in an interview with ESPN Brazil. The interview, which took place during a fans' event in Dubai, was broadcast on Monday, coinciding with the start of the Club World Cup.

The unexpected development has drawn the ire of some, with former Portugal manager Jorge Jesus speaking to Record, calling the situation "a joke." Legend Luis Figo spoke out on the matter, telling Expresso that "it makes no sense to leave to play only two games, understand?"

The news is a surprise to many, and it remains to be seen who will replace Ronaldo in the Portuguese squad ahead of their opener against Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal on Wednesday.

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