Cristiano Ronaldo Named Global Ambassador of The Esports World Cup
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- Christiano Ronaldo is the official global ambassador for the Esports World Cup 2025.
- The Esports World Cup takes place next month in Saudi Arabia.
- Ronaldo shared the announcement on Instagram; the post has amassed more than 1.5 million likes.
Cristiano Ronaldo is officially the global ambassador of the Esports World Cup, which is occurring next month in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The professional football player announced the news on Instagram; the post has amassed more than 1.5 million likes in less than a day.
According to the official press release, Cristiano Ronaldo’s pursuit of greatness mirrors the spirit of the Esports World Cup, which is marketed to be the biggest stage for the best players.
“As Globam Ambassador, he bridges traditional sport and competitive gaming, helping spotlight the next generation of athletes competing for global glory,” Ralf Reichert, CEO of the Esports World Cup Foundation, stated in the press release.
Ronaldo added to the press release:
“Sport is always evolving, and esports is one more frontier. The commitment, drive, talent, and intensity I have been able to see in esports athletes is no different from what I’ve experienced on the pitch. I’m proud to stand alongside these competitors and be part of a global event that’s inspiring a new generation,” he said.
The Esports World Cup features a $70 million prize pool. The prize money is distributed among various competitions in the 25 disciplines from July 7, 2025, to Aug. 24, 2025.
