Cristiano Ronaldo is considering a short-term contract for the 'achievement project'.
On the 28th (Korean time), the British 'Talk Sports' reported, "Cristiano Ronaldo, whose contract with Al Nassr expires in June, has a possibility of scheming for participation in the Club World Cup," noting that "he is trying to join a team participating in the Club World Cup with a short-term contract."
Starting with a match between Al Ahli SC and Inter Miami at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, USA, on June 15, the Club World Cup will be held until July 13. FIFA has begun a trophy tour, announcing the revamped Club World Cup to football fans around the world, with 100 days remaining until the opening.
In 2023, FIFA decided to revamp the Club World Cup, which had been held on a small scale every year, into a 32-club system. It was decided to grant participation rights to the continental championship winners and clubs based on club rankings: Asia, Africa, and North America (4 clubs), South America (6 clubs), Oceania (1 club), Europe (12 clubs), and the host country (1 club).
The first host country is the United States. FIFA selected the U.S. as the host last year, deciding to hold matches in a total of 12 venues. Included are Hard Rock Stadium, Rose Bowl Stadium (Pasadena), Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta), Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte), TQL Stadium (Cincinnati), Geodis Park (Nashville), and Audi Field (Washington, D.C.).
As European powerhouses such as Manchester City (England), Bayern Munich (Germany), Real Madrid (Spain), and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG, France) secured their spots, South American giants like CR Flamengo and SE Palmeiras (both Brazil), and CA River Plate (Argentina) also joined the competition for the Club World Cup.
Also, clubs representing each continent, such as Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia), Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan), Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa), and Seattle Sounders (USA), have joined. Among Korean clubs, only Ulsan Hyundai is participating in the Club World Cup. FIFA, which has significantly revamped the Club World Cup, has set the total prize money at $1 billion.
At the same time, it announced that it would not take a single penny from the revenue generated by the tournament. FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who inaugurated a new era for the Club World Cup, emphasized, "Clubs are not just competing for a simple trophy. They are competing for the most coveted trophy in club football."
There are observations that this largest-ever Club World Cup was designed to curb the dominance of European football led by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). In fact, as it guarantees enormous revenue, UEFA's big clubs are eagerly welcoming their participation in the Club World Cup.
Ronaldo will not be able to participate in this big event. His team, Al Nassr, failed to qualify as they were outperformed by Al Hilal in the Saudi league. It has been precisely captured that Ronaldo is trying to participate in the event through a new scheme.
'Talk Sports' noted, "Ronaldo's contract with Al Nassr will end in May. Although renogotiation discussions have already taken place, neither side has signed the contract," explaining that "Ronaldo strongly hopes to play in the Club World Cup. He may consider a short-term transfer for this purpose."
'This media outlet predicted, "Ronaldo might choose a short-term contract with the participating team for the Club World Cup. He hopes to sign a contract to participate in the Club World Cup with a short-term contract. And it is likely that he will return to Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia."
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