Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that he is nearly certain he will not participate in the upcoming 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, dashing FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s hopes of having one of football’s biggest stars in the tournament. Despite receiving several offers to join teams taking part, the 40-year-old star has made it clear that he will not be involved.
Why Cristiano Ronaldo won’t be take part in FIFA club world cup 2025?
Speaking in Munich ahead of Portugal’s UEFA Nations League final against Spain, Ronaldo confirmed that he had been approached by “quite a few” clubs to participate in the event, which is scheduled to start on June 14. However, the veteran forward explained that he had made the decision not to accept any of these offers.
“Some things make sense to talk about, other things don’t, and, as a person says, you can’t take part in everything,” Ronaldo remarked. “You have to think about the short, medium and long term. It’s a decision practically made on my part not to go to the Club World Cup, but I’ve had quite a few invitations to go.” When asked about the tournament, Ronaldo dismissed it as “irrelevant” for the moment.
Why FIFA club world cup is controversial?
The 2025 Club World Cup has already faced significant criticism due to its potential strain on an already jam-packed football schedule. With players enduring nearly 10 months of continuous club football, the summer months, typically the only break they get, are often consumed by international competitions. The introduction of a month-long tournament during the summer would further diminish this crucial rest period. This raises serious concerns about the impact on player health, with many worried about increased fatigue, injury risks, and long-term well-being. The European club season ends in mid-May, and preseason preparations begin in late July, leaving players with little to no downtime between the two.
“It is more important to FIFA to have him at the club world cup”
The internet swiftly to Ronaldo’s decision. A user said, “It is more important to fifa to have him at the club world cup than it is for him to participate. The guy would bring in more money in a potential game against Messi. And all they offer is a month contract. Lol. I guess he is not that desperate for money.” Another added,”See, a competition so toxically bad that Ronaldo doesn’t want to know.” “I don’t think many clubs can afford his salary!,” noted another. “Infantino and Speed both having a mental breakdown somewhere,” claimed a user.