Portuguese star says he’d rather prepare himself for a ‘very long’ season, which ends with the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Cristiano Ronaldo recently penned a new deal with Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr. The Portuguese superstar has been tied down to one of the most lucrative contracts in sports history. Ronaldo's current deal was set to expire in June and had been linked with a move away from the Saudi Pro League club for some time.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino was keen to involve Ronaldo in the new-look tournament, with Botafogo and Wydad AC both touted as possible landing spots, but the five-time Ballon d'Or winner opted to