FIFA President’s Surprise Statement: Can Cristiano Ronaldo play in Club World Cup 2025? Big discussion on Speed’s Stream
A big news has come to light for football fans when FIFA President Gianni Infantino gave a hint in the livestream of popular YouTuber and streamer iShowSpeed that can be very exciting for Cristiano Ronaldo fans. Many viral moments can be seen in this stream on Friday night, but the most discussion is happening on one comment of Infantino – “Ronaldo might play for one of the teams as well at the Club World Cup, there are discussions.”
There was a lot of talk on Speed stream.
iShowSpeed, who is known to be crazy about Ronaldo, asked Infantino during the livestream, “Messi or Ronaldo?” Infantino replied diplomatically – “Two incredible players. If you are Portuguese, then you are for Ronaldo. If you are from Argentina, you are for Messi. I would love to see them play together. Imagine the two of them in the same team, wouldn’t that be something special.”
This is where the talk became more interesting when Speed directly asked whether Ronaldo would participate in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025? Infantino replied, “There are discussions with some clubs, so if any club is watching and is interested in hiring Ronaldo for the Club World Cup… who knows, who knows.”
Al-Nassr did not qualify, then how will Ronaldo play?
Now the question arises how can Ronaldo play, while his Saudi club Al-Nassr did not qualify for the new format of the FIFA Club World Cup. The 2025 tournament is scheduled to be held in the USA between June 14 and July 13, in which a total of 32 teams will play. Lionel Messi’s club Inter Miami has qualified, in the host nation slot, as they won the 2024 MLS Supporters’ Shield.
But Infantino’s hint suggests that if some other club – maybe even Inter Miami – signs Ronaldo, then it could be possible for him to play. Fans immediately started speculating whether David Beckham (co-owner of Inter Miami) is going to do some “craziest move in sports history”? One user wrote, “He said ‘might’. Beckham could do the craziest thing in sports history.”
Fans’ reaction and Ronaldo camp’s response
Infantino’s comments immediately went viral on social media. One fan wrote, “FIFA president in his stream? This is another level.” Another wrote, “Speed is just casually sitting with the FIFA president like it’s his everyday friend LMAO.”
But on the other hand, according to a report by The Athletic, Ronaldo’s representatives are not happy with Infantino’s comment. He said that such speculative comments create confusion about Ronaldo’s future, while there has been no official word on this yet.
What will happen next?
At present, Ronaldo is not eligible for the Club World Cup, but if a big club signs him – especially a club that is already in the tournament – then the football world could once again see CR7 on the global stage.
Infantino said, “Imagine Ronaldo and Messi in the same team.” This could be a dream moment for football lovers. Now it remains to be seen whether this remains just a dream or becomes a reality due to a move by Beckham or some other club.
One thing is for sure – Speed’s stream and Infantino’s surprise appearance will become memorable forever in the football world.