River Plate head coach Marcelo Gallardo says he made informal contact with Cristiano Ronaldo over representing the Argentine side at the 2025 Club World Cup.
Ronaldo, 40, confirmed earlier in June he would not be at the tournament despite receiving multiple offers.
Gallardo, 49, previously coached Ronaldo when he took charge of a Riyadh All-Stars team for a friendly against Paris Saint-Germain in 2023.
He explained the five-time Ballon d’Or winner considered his proposal to play for River Plate at this summer’s tournament but turned it down to focus on next season.
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Ronaldo, 40, confirmed earlier in June he would not be at the tournament despite receiving multiple offers.
Gallardo, 49, previously coached Ronaldo when he took charge of a Riyadh All-Stars team for a friendly against Paris Saint-Germain in 2023.
He explained the five-time Ballon d’Or winner considered his proposal to play for River Plate at this summer’s tournament but turned it down to focus on next season.
@TheAthletic
Tí nữa anh đ.ĩ 7 đá cặp với thằng ku hàng da mới mua rồi.

