Cristiano Ronaldo, a renowned football legend, has recently announced his partnership with PokerStars, a leading online poker room. In a video posted on his official Facebook page, Ronaldo expressed his excitement about joining the team and competing against some of the world's best players.
"I love to play poker, it's a fantastic game that I play with friends and family," he said. "To challenge the best players in the world is a pleasure for me. It's going to be fun."
As part of this partnership, Ronaldo will play online under the pseudonym "C.Ronaldo" and represent PokerStars in several live events, including a special tournament planned for later this year where his fans will have the opportunity to challenge him at the poker table.
Ronaldo's signing with PokerStars is expected to bring significant attention to the game, given his massive social following. With 35.5 million followers on Twitter and 103 million subscribers to his official page on Facebook, Ronaldo is a true Internet star with millions of devoted fans.
"We are thrilled to have Cristiano Ronaldo on board," said Michael Hazel, interim CEO of PokerStars. "He is one of the most famous names in the world, and we look forward to him spreading his love of poker worldwide by sharing his PokerStars experiences with his huge social following and fan base."
The addition of Ronaldo to the PokerStars team follows closely behind the signing of Brazilian football legend Neymar Jr., another elite athlete who has chosen to partner with the online poker room.
Together, Ronaldo and Neymar Jr. will join other top sports stars, including Brazil's Ronaldo, Olympic gold field hockey captain Fatima Moreira de Melo, and tennis legend Rafa Nadal, in PokerStars' team of athletes.
Ronaldo's passion for poker is well-documented, and his partnership with PokerStars is expected to bring a new level of excitement and enthusiasm to the game. As he takes on some of the world's best players online and live, fans can expect thrilling matches and plenty of entertainment.
In related news, Ronaldo has recently scored his hat-trick of pokers in football, having completed four goals in a single match for Real Madrid against Elche. This impressive feat is just one example of his remarkable skills on the pitch.
As the partnership between Cristiano Ronaldo and PokerStars continues to unfold, fans can expect plenty of exciting moments and memorable matches. With his incredible social following and passion for poker, Ronaldo is sure to bring a new level of excitement and enthusiasm to the game.
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