Ronaldo Joins Neymar On Pokerstars Table

Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Barcelona rival Neymar as a brand ambassador for PokerStars.

The former Manchester United star will promote the game and the brand in global marketing campaigns, along with special appearances at live events and online poker tournaments.

As part of the new deal, an event scheduled for later this year will offer fans the chance to meet and challenge the three-time FIFA Ballon d’Or winner to a game of poker.

Ronaldo commented: “I like playing for winning teams and PokerStars is the perfect partner for me. As a brand, it is always looking at ways to improve and stay ahead of the curve, and as an athlete that is something I truly respect.”

Amaya Inc, the company that operates PokerStars, said in a statement that the new signing comes as part of its “investment in attracting mainstream consumers to poker.”

Amaya chief executive David Baazov, added: “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.”

In addition to Ronaldo and Neymar, who joined the brand earlier this month, PokerStars also includes Brazilian legend Ronaldo and tennis star Rafael Nadal among its roster of endorsers.

Cristiano Ronaldo was announced as a PokerStars global brand ambassador via a personal video to his 103 million Facebook fans.