Cristiano Ronaldo makes his Al-Nassr, Club World Cup status clear

Cristiano Ronaldo will be staying in the desert. While many thought that Ronaldo was on his way out of Al-Nassr, the star himself shut down those rumors. Ronaldo told reporters after Portugal’s Nations League final win over Spain that there will be no significant changes this summer.“Practically nothing is going to change,” Ronaldo said. When asked if that meant staying with Saudi Professional League side Al-Nassr, he said, “Yes.”Many believed that, due to his contract with the club expiring on June 30, he would try to move to a team participating in the Club World Cup in the United States that begins SaturdayThese rumors were further fueled by the current FIFA president, Gianni Infantino.In May, he hinted that the Portuguese striker might play for a team at the Club World Cup. Ronaldo addressed these rumors.“You can’t go to everything,” he said.

“I’ve pretty much made up my mind not to go to the Club World Cup.”Ronaldo has been with Al-Nassr since 2022 after leaving Manchester United.During his time in Saudi Arabia, Ronaldo scored 74 goals and won two Saudi Pro League Golden Boot awards. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner also added a trophy this weekend.

Ronaldo was a key part of the Portugal team that defeated Spain in the UEFA Nations League final, 5-3 on penalty kicks. In the 61st minute, with his country trailing 2-1, the ball bounced around the box and found its way to Ronaldo, who was able to slot it past the keeper to tie the game. After the contest, Ronaldo was very emotional.He couldn’t even watch most of the penalty kicks. ...