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Former Man Utd forward has been offered the chance to play in inaugural tournament

Cristiano Ronaldo has addressed rumours that he could play at the upcoming Club World Cup this summer.

Ronaldo plays for Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr, who have not qualified for the inaugural tournament in the United States.

However, FIFA president Gianni Infantino teased that the Portuguese legend could yet feature for one of the teams in the competition.

The 40-year-old is still a full Portugal international, and will lead his country in the Nations League final against Iberian rivals Spain on Sunday.

Ronaldo scored a crucial goal against Germany in the semi-finals to send Roberto Martinez’s side into the weekend showpiece.

Matchwinner: Cristiano Ronaldo

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Speaking ahead of the final, Ronaldo told reporters that he did not think that he would play in this summer’s Club World Cup.

"I will not be at the Club World Cup," Ronaldo revealed.

"Some teams reached out to me. Some made sense and others did not, but you can't try and do everything. You can't catch every ball."

Ronaldo posted a mysterious social media message two weeks ago at the end of the Saudi Pro League season, hinting at a potential exit from Al-Nassr.

The veteran, who has scored 25 goals in 30 SPL games this term, will see his current deal expire at the end of this month.

The post on X said: “This chapter is over. The story? Still being written. Grateful to all.”

Ronaldo, who joined Al-Nassr back in 2022 following his public fall-out with Erik ten Hag at Manchester United, has been linked with a move to another SPL outfit, Al-Hilal, who will compete in this year’s Club World Cup.

There’s no day decided for my retirement. I feel happy

Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo also said that he had no plans for his retirement as of yet, but did acknowledge that he did not have long left of his playing career.

“My mentality is to live day by day,” he continued.

“I don’t have many more years to play… but I’m enjoying the moment. There’s no day decided for my retirement. I feel happy, I’m here to enjoy and keep going.”