The International Football Association (Fifa) has surprisingly decided to give the 32 participating teams the opportunity for last-minute reinforcements.
Cristiano Ronaldo may possibly play in the Club World Championship. There are discussions with some clubs, so if any club is interested in renting Ronaldo for the Club World Championship... who knows, says President Gianni Infantino.
It is speculated that Saudi Al Hilal and Brazilian Palmeiras would be interested in reinforcing with the 40-year-old Portuguese.
Fifa is said to be concerned about weak public interest for the summer's major tournament, a dress rehearsal for the World Championship in the USA, Canada, and Mexico in a year. With Ronaldo on site, the temperature would rise.
Fifa has already secured Lionel Messi by giving his team a free pass.
The Club World Championship starts on June 14.
