Saudi Arabian membership Al Nassr has denied experiences that Cristiano Ronaldo has a clause in his contract the place the Portugal ahead is to function an envoy for the Gulf nation’s 2030 World Cup bid.
Ronaldo moved to Al Nassr final month after signing a 2-1/2 12 months contract estimated by media to be value greater than 200 million euros ($210 million).
Media experiences urged Ronaldo, 37, can be paid one other 200 million euros to assist Saudi Arabia’s World Cup bid.
“Al Nassr FC would like to clarify that contrary to news reports, Cristiano Ronaldo’s contract with Al Nassr does not entail commitments to any World Cup bids,” the membership stated in a press release within the early hours of Wednesday.
“His main focus is on Al Nassr and to work with his teammates to help the club achieve success.”
The window to submit bids to host the 2030 World Cup was opened final 12 months and the winner will likely be chosen on the FIFA Congress in 2024.
The 2026 version of the World Cup will likely be held within the United States, Canada and Mexico, marking the primary time the match will likely be shared by three completely different nations.
