MUNICH — Cristiano Ronaldo says he's almost certain he will not be playing at the Club World Cup, dealing a blow to FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s hopes of having one of soccer’s biggest attractions at the tournament.

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo acknowledged he was "another generation" to Spain starlet Lamine Yamal but said Sunday's Nations League final was more than just a battle between the duo. Both Spain and Portugal have already won the Nations League.

Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that he will not participate in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup, ending speculation about a potential move to one of the tournament's competing teams.