Cristiano Ronaldo Confirms Absence from Club World Cup Amid Transfer Speculations

Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed he will not participate in the upcoming Club World Cup, addressing transfer speculation during a press conference in Munich on Saturday ahead of Portugal's Nations League final against Spain.

The Portuguese captain, whose contract with Saudi club Al-Nassr expires at the end of June, clarified his position amid rumors linking him to participating clubs."I will not be at the Club World Cup," Ronaldo stated, though he acknowledged being contacted by several teams set to compete in the tournament.

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The veteran forward's future has been subject to intense speculation, particularly after his May social media post stating "the chapter is over," which fueled rumors about a potential move to Al Hilal, one of the teams participating in the United States tournament in June.

"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 explained during the press conference.Quiz: Who's that IPL player?The former Manchester United star indicated his career decision was "almost final," suggesting he has largely settled on his next move.Ronaldo's statements come as he prepares to lead Portugal against Spain in the Nations League final in Munich on Sunday, putting to rest speculation about his potential involvement in the expanded Club World Cup competition.