Global football icon Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that he is "practically certain" he will not participate in the much-anticipated 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, citing personal decisions and long-term planning.

Al-Nassr and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo said on Saturday he did not plan to play at the Club World Cup in the United States, despite being courted by clubs participating in the expanded 32-team tournament.

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.