Cup. Because the team could not

qualify for the tournament. However, Cristiano Ronaldo's name is not stopping there. FIFA President Gianni Infantino has said that Ronaldo can participate in the tournament for another team.

Messi-Ronaldo at the World Cup

In a recent interview with American streamer I Show Speed, Infantino said, "Cristiano could play in the Club World Cup. There have been some discussions. If a club wants to take him, who knows? There are still a few weeks left. It would be great fun."

He also said,

"I would like to see Ronaldo and Messi play together. If they played on the same team, that would be great."

Following this statement, new rumors have surfaced about Inter Miami. It is said that Messi has given permission to sign Ronaldo and that club owner David Beckham has already initiated contact.

If the plan goes ahead, Messi, Ronaldo and possibly Luka Modric could play together under coach Javier Mascherano. Inter Miami will begin their World Cup campaign against Egypt's Al Ahly on June 14.

Meanwhile, Ronaldo returned to action for Al Nasr. He missed a penalty against Al Khaleej on Wednesday but converted a penalty in the dying moments of the game, taking him one step closer to the 1,000-goal milestone.

However, his future in Saudi Arabia

is uncertain. With Al Nasr failing to qualify for the League or AFC Champions League, discussions are ongoing between the clubs over the huge cost of his contract.

He is also set to lose tax benefits soon after completing two years in Saudi Arabia, making it unlikely that his contract will be renewed.

There are still rumors of various destinations surrounding Ronaldo. Not only Inter Miami, his name has also been linked with Brazilian clubs Palmeiras, Flamengo, Fluminense and Botafogo. Many are also saying that he could return to his childhood club Sporting Lisbon. Sporting will play in the Champions League next season. So that could be the last chapter of Ronaldo's career.