Cristiano Ronaldo at the Club World Cup with a new team? It could have created an earthquake. For several weeks, rumors have mentioned a possible loan from the five -time golden ball in one of the qualified clubs for the global competition organized by FIFA. And among the scenarios mentioned behind the scenes, a South American formation has indeed tried its luck. The information was even confirmed by its president. The news fell this Wednesday: the option is definitely dismissed.
This club is Fluminense. President Mario Bittencourt recognized it publicly. Asked in the show STOR SULthe Brazilian leader admitted to having contacted Jorge Mendes – the former agent of Ronaldo – to probe the interest of the Portuguese. The answer did not drag: “He is not interested in playing in Brazil”, he clearly explained. And this, despite the arguments developed by Fluminense, which tried to play on Ronaldo's historical attachment to Portugal, even recalling the common colors between the two countries. Nothing has done it.
Fluminense failed: Ronaldo does not give in
This refusal says a lot about the still controlled trajectory of Cristiano Ronaldo. At 40, the Al-Nassr star continues to turn a deaf ear to exotic … or romantic offers. Already approached by other clubs from the World Cup, such as Al-Hilal or Wydad Casablanca, he keeps a clear driving line: if he plays this competition, it will be under his own conditions. And for the time being, it is not linked to any other project than that of ending the season quietly in Saudi Arabia.
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Gianni Infantino dreamed of bringing Messi, Ronaldo and Neymar together in the same competition. If Messi will be there with Inter Miami, and Neymar is close to Pachuca, CR7, therefore, decided to stay away. A regrettable absence for fans, but perfectly consistent with the posture of the player. As he recently recalled: “It is I who will decide my end, not a club, not a selection. »»
King Ronaldo follows his own tempo. His contract with Al-Nassr is coming to an end. The half of the League of Nations are on the horizon. The 2026 World Cup too. In this personal calendar, the World Cup club may not yet have its place. Or, under other conditions. As always, CR7 does things in his own way.
