Cristiano Ronaldo ‘might play’ in 2025 Club World Cup, says Fifa president Gianni Infantino

Spanish newspaper Marca, external reported final weekend that an unnamed Brazilian membership had made a proposal to Ronaldo.

Botafogo are one among 4 Brazilian groups to have certified and their coach Renato Paiva was asked about Ronaldo, external final Sunday.

He laughed earlier than saying: “Christmas is simply in December. But if he got here, you may’t say no to a star like that.

“I do not know something – I’m simply answering the query. But, as I mentioned, coaches all the time need one of the best. Ronaldo, even at his age, continues to be a goal-scoring machine. In a crew that creates likelihood after likelihood, he can be good.”

Botafogo are owned by American businessman John Textor, who additionally holds a majority stake in Crystal Palace.

Ronaldo gained the Champions League 4 instances throughout 9 seasons with Real Madrid earlier than becoming a member of Juventus in 2018.

Real and Juve are among the many 12 European golf equipment which have certified, which incorporates Premier League groups Chelsea and Manchester City.

Between them both Ronaldo or Messi gained the Ballon d’Or from 2008 to 2017, earlier than Messi gained it three extra instances to provide the Argentine ahead, 37, a document eight wins.

Messi’s Inter Miami are in the identical group as Egypt’s Al Ahly, Portuguese facet Porto and Brazilian membership Palmeiras.