Cristiano Ronaldo says he's almost certain he will not be playing at the Club World Cup, dealing a blow to FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s hopes of having one of soccer’s biggest attractions at the tournament.

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Cristiano Ronaldo has stated he will not participate in the upcoming Club World Cup after declining offers from competing teams. The 40-year-old's contract with Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr, who have not qualified for the tournament in the United States, is set to expire at the end of June.

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