Hey gamers and football fans! Guess what? The legendary football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has been named the Global Ambassador for the Esports World Cup 2025 (EWC)! 🎉
The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) announced this exciting news. Ronaldo is not just amazing on the football field; now he's teaming up with the biggest esports event in the world! 🌍
According to Ralf Reichert, CEO of the EWCF, “As Global Ambassador, he bridges traditional sport and competitive gaming, helping spotlight the next generation of athletes competing for global glory.”
Ronaldo shared his excitement by posting on X (formerly known as Twitter): “I'm proud to join the Esports World Cup as Global Ambassador – standing with esports athletes who rise above and inspire the next generation.” 🏆
Did you know? This isn't the first time Ronaldo has been involved with the EWC. Last year, he helped announce the EWC 2024 and even attended its closing ceremony in Riyadh. Talk about dedication! 💪
Here's something super cool: Ronaldo is a playable character in the game “FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves“, which is one of the tournament titles in this year's EWC games lineup. Now you can play as Ronaldo in a video game! How awesome is that? 🎮🔥
The Esports World Cup 2025 will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 7 to August 24. It will feature 2,000 elite players and 200 clubs from over 100 countries. They'll compete in 25 tournaments across 24 games, all for a record-breaking prize pool of more than $70 million! 💰
Whether you're a gaming enthusiast or a football fanatic, this is big news! Are you excited to see Ronaldo bring the worlds of football and esports together? Let us know! 🙌
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Cristiano Ronaldo named Global Ambassador for Esports World Cup 2025
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