Cristiano Ronaldo Signed by PokerStars

8 years ago
Cristiano Ronaldo
16:48
27 May

The rumors that have been going around for couple of months now have finally received its official confirmation as star of Real Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo, has been signed by online poker giant PokerStars. In this manner, the company continues the latest trend of bringing big sports stars on board, probably in hopes of getting a bigger reach among casual players or those who are not yet acquainted with poker at all.

Ronaldo made the announcement on his Facebook page, where he is followed by more than a hundred million fans from across the globe. In addition to this, his Twitter page is followed by 35 million people, so there is no doubt that this latest deal with greatly increase PokerStars' outreach.

I’m looking forward to taking my game to the online and live poker tables and meeting my fans head to head. Although football is my world, poker has always been my game.

Cristiano expressed his satisfaction about becoming a part of the "winning team" that he respects primarily because they are always looking for ways to improve and stay ahead of the curve. The football star has been playing poker for several years now and has really taken a liking to the game, so this sponsorship comes as a cherry on top.

Michael Hazel, interim CEO of PokerStars was equally as thrilled about the new partnership. Aware of Ronaldo's huge fan base and his enormous popularity, Hazel believes that Cristiano is the right person to "spread his love of the game worldwide by sharing his PokerStars experiences". Amaya Chairman David Baazov was equally as happy.

Ronaldo is part of a new generation of global superstar athletes that work hard, play smart and encourage their fans to share in their lives. We’re proud that Ronaldo -and fellow elite player Neymar Jr - have chosen to make PokerStars a partner in their journey and to share their love of the game of poker with their legions of fans. David Baazov;

One of the most successful athletes in the world, Cristiano Ronaldo has earned numerous football titles, both as a part of a team and as an individual. He now finds himself in a good company, as he joins the likes of Ronaldo Nazário, Fatima Moreira de Melo, Neymar Jr. and tennis super star Rafa Nadal.

All the fans itching to play their idol from the bigger green felt will be able to find Ronaldo at the PokerStars tables, playing under the alias 'C.Ronaldo'.


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