During the ceremony, it was announced that the football star, nicknamed ‘the Don’, was chosen as the ambassador for the championship. This move aims to strengthen the ties between traditional sports and the rapidly growing world of e-sports globally, according to sports news websites.
The Portuguese star was present in the front row alongside the Crown Prince, participating in awarding the winners by presenting the championship cup. The championship began on July 7th, with more than 2,000 professional players representing around 200 countries.
He added, “I extend my thanks to all the teams, organizers, and dear fans for creating an unforgettable exceptional moment. Together, we highlighted to the world the true power of sports and competition.”
Ronaldo received the Player of the Season award after being named ‘Man of the Match’ on 15 occasions, the highest number in the 34-round season. Fans also chose his second goal against Riyadh in the 27th round, which contributed to Al-Nassr’s 2-1 victory, as the best goal of the season with a 19% voting rate.
Since joining ‘Al-Nassr’ in January 2023, Ronaldo has scored 93 goals and has been crowned the league’s top scorer for two consecutive seasons. Additionally, he won the Arab Championship, and his contract has been extended until 2027.
