As his long-time rivalry with Messi continues to define an era, fans and pundits alike have asked the same question—will Ronaldo be there? The answer has finally arrived. The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is shaping up to be one of the most spectacular soccer events in recent history.

Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that he has rejected offers to play at the Club World Cup this summer and admits it would be ‘very difficult’ to play alongside Lionel Messi before his career is over. The 40-year-old’s contract with Al-Nassr is due to expire at the end of this month,

Cincinnati is among the 11 U.S. cities set to host tournament matches, with four group-stage games taking place at TQL Stadium from June 15-25.