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[Saba Sports News] The new FIFA Club World Cup will kick off in June. Recently, during a press conference, the president of Moroccan league team Wydad Athletic Club, Mena, publicly invited Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo. He said they would be very happy to have him join their team. Wydad Athletic Club President Mena: “We welcome Ronaldo very much, but we cannot afford the same salary as what he currently receives at Al Nassr Riyadh. We know he is not just a star who wants to make money. We hope he can come and participate in the World Cup with us.” Ronaldo’s contract with Al Nassr expires on June 30. Due to the team’s inability to win the Saudi league title and changes in the wage structure, negotiations over renewal have stalled. As the 2024 African Champions League champions, Wydad Club have secured a spot in the first-ever 32-team World Cup and are grouped with Manchester City, Juventus, and Al Ain. They hope to strengthen the team’s competitiveness and global influence by signing Ronaldo. The author believes that the World Cup is an important international event at the club level. If Ronaldo joins the Moroccan team and participates in the World Cup, it may add a significant honor to his later career, proving his strength in matches against strong teams like Manchester City and Juventus, and leaving a brilliant mark on his personal career.