Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes Global Ambassador for Esports World Cup 2025
Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has officially joined the competitive gaming community by agreeing to serve as the worldwide ambassador for the Esports World Cup 2025. In a video posted on his social channels, he shared his honour at becoming the global ambassador for the upcoming Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Ronaldo also stated that he is standing up for esports players and promised to help push the booming industry even further into the limelight. The Esports World Cup is scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 8 to August 24, 2025. The event will feature a record-breaking $70 million prize pool and host competitions across 25 different games.
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The upcoming Esports World Cup is being rapidly discussed as the largest tournament in gaming history. Top-tier games like League of Legends, Counter-Strike 2, FIFA, Valorant, and Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves are on the list of games to play at the Esports World Cup. This event is expected to attract players and fans from all over the world.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s involvement in esports is expected to reach the tournament’s popularity far beyond the gaming community. He is followed by millions who rarely watch esports. Therefore, he will act as the tournament’s face and spokesman, encouraging mainstream media and major sponsors to look at this Esports World Cup.
His mere appearance lifts the venue’s prestige and raises the odds that curious first-time viewers will tune in when the tournament begins.
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Ronaldo’s Ongoing Connection with Gaming and Sports
Although he is best known for dazzling footwork and trophies, Ronaldo has kept a quiet, long-running love affair with video games. He partnered with Konami’s Pro Evolution Soccer for years and praised UFL, the emerging Japanese football title. Earlier in 2025, developers surprised fans by including him as a playable character in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, one of the Esports World Cup’s official challengers.
Even after turning 40, Ronaldo continues to perform at a high level on the pitch. He just pushed Portugal past Spain in the UEFA Nations League final, adding another goal to his legend, while still dazzling supporters at Al Nassr. Now, with his esports push growing, he motivates players both on grass and behind screens.
With Cristiano Ronaldo as the face of the tournament, the Esports World Cup 2025 promises to push competitive gaming into the world’s headline news like never before.
