Cristiano Ronaldo’s new club Al Nassr say his contract does not include any commitment to back a Saudi Arabia bid to host the 2030 World Cup.
Reports claimed Ronaldo will earn double of his 200m euros annual salary to promote the bid.
But the club said his deal does not entail commitments to any World Cup bids.
The Portugal captain joined the Saudi-based side as a free agent last month after leaving Manchester United following a controversial interview in which he criticised the club.
He will make his Al Nassr debut on 22 January against Ettifaq but before then could feature in an exhibition match against Lionel Messi’s Paris St-Germain.
Saudi Arabia is reportedly considering a joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup with Greece and Egypt.