Popular soccer star Christiano Ronaldo’s time in Saudi Arabia might’ve come to an end. The most prolific goal scorer in history, Ronaldo, signaled the end of his time with club Al-Nassar on Monday via his social media post. This will make fans think whether the great player will once again play in the club world cup or is he done for good. In this article, you’ll learn about the latest updates regarding Ronaldo’s decision on leaving Saudi Arabia and more.
Ronaldo’s Social Media Post
Regarding Ronaldo’s decision to leave Saudi Arabia, he posted the following on X “This chapter is over. The story? Still being written. Grateful to all.” His contract with Al-Nassar is set to come to an end in June but it is possible that he might transfer to one of the 32 clubs participating in the FIFA world cup, held in the United States.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino Has High Hopes
FIFA’s president has high hopes that Ronaldo could participate in next month’s soccer tournament. Infantino told popular Youtuber iShowSpeed during a stream last Friday “Ronaldo might play for one of the teams in the Club World Cup. There are discussions.” “There are discussions with some clubs. So if any club is watching and wants to hire Ronaldo for the club world cup, who knows?… There’s still a few weeks left. It will be fun.”
What Would Ronaldo Joining a Club for the World Cup Mean?
If Ronaldo were to join a club for the current world cup, it would create more hype for the tournament. But it’s yet to be decided which club could or would hire the famous Portuguese star. The Club World Cup will begin with Inter Miami and Lionel Messi playing in the opening match against Egyptian club Al Alhy at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on June 14.
The final of this world cup is set to be at Metlife Stadium, in East Rutherford, N.J. on July 13.
Ronaldo’s 99th Goal for Al-Nassar
Christiano Ronaldo scored his 99th goal in his 105th match Al-Nassar last Monday, but the club fell 3-2 to Al Fatah. They won’t be qualifying for the AFC Champions league next season. With 937 goals under his belt, 40-year-old Ronaldo has set a new record which likely won’t be beaten any time soon. In his legendary career, he also excelled with clubs including Sporting CP, Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus.
Ronaldo Notable with 800-Goal Milestone
With Al Nassar on May 26, 2025, Christiano Ronaldo already boasts 800 club goals in the last Saudi Pro League. He still scored for this team even though the 3-2 loss over Al Fatah. Over his remarkable career, Sporting CP scored 5 goals; Real Madrid scored 450; Manchester United scored 145; Juventus scored 101; Al-Nassar scored 99.
Lionel Messi is next in line having scored over 753 goals. Though Ronaldo is 40 now, he’s still playing and scoring well. The soccer star won the Saudi League top scorer award with 25 goals this season compared to 35 the last month. As his contract is set to expire soon, fans are still unsure about his next venture.
Bottom Line
Finally, the alleged departure of Cristiano Ronaldo from Saudi Arabia has generated rumors regarding his future location and whether he will play in the forthcoming Club World Cup. Being among the most famous soccer players, his choices still draw worldwide interest. Right now, everyone is focused on the future of the great athlete traveling ahead.
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