Cristiano Ronaldo is not part of the action at the FIFA Club World Cup; here’s why

Cristiano Ronaldo is not part of the action at the FIFA Club World Cup; here’s why

FIFA would have hoped to have both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in action at the 32-team Club World Cup in the US. However, while Messi’s Inter Miami is playing through the host nation’s slot, Ronaldo’s is absent from the tournament. Here’s why.

Cristiano Ronaldon has expressed frustration with Al-Nassr’s lack of trophies since he signed with the Saudi club in December 2022, and has demanded wholesale changes to the club for him to extend his contract that expires on 30 June. Reuters