“I’m Thrilled” – Cristiano Ronaldo Joins $40M Firm & Invests in New Football Game UFL

Cristiano Ronaldo is a man of multitudes. When not on the pitch, the player has a successful empire off the field and it looks like he’s ready to add more to it. The Portuguese superstar has partnered up with a soccer video game developer, with investors already pumping $40 million into the game. Ronaldo’s addition is an enormous boost for the company. The popularity of the striker will be vital for the game, which aims to break into a tough market.

Strikerz Inc., the brand behind the project, is elated to have the player onboard. The organization’s CEO touched on Ronaldo’s arrival in a recent statement, expressing their delight at the recent developments. It will be interesting to see how the partnership unfolds in the coming months.

Cristiano Ronaldo partners up with UFL

Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo is set to bring about a fresh change to the soccer video game landscape. Notably, with fans searching for an alternative, video game developers Striker Inc. will launch their new game UFL in the coming months. They have already bagged a big investor, as the Portuguese star has joined the company’s core group of investors.

Cristiano commented on his decision to join the project, stating, “I’m thrilled to be a part of this project, as UFL can become the new breed in football gaming.”

The company has already raised over $40 million for the project. Strikerz Inc. has stated that the game will take a significant approach to the game that combines gameplay and interactive experience for fans. The game will be available across multiple platforms. While there has been no official date surrounding its release, the developers are planning to host a closed testing phase in the coming months.

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Strikerz CEO comments on Cristiano’s partnership with UFL

Eugene Nashilov, the CEO of Strikerz Inc. also commented on Cristiano’s addition to the project during a recent statement. Nashilov stated that he’s excited to have the Al Nassr skipper onboard. The CEO also added that together they can create a leading game for the fans around the world.

The CEO stated, “Having Cristiano Ronaldo join us as a partner and investor is a significant step forward and an endorsement of our vision to create the leading game for football fans in the world. This is an ambition shared by Cristiano. We are excited to be working together while continuing to engage with future investors.”

It will be interesting to see how this new partnership performs following the game’s release. While the game will receive some stiff competition from the likes of FIFA and PES, Cristiano’s involvement could be a deciding factor for the franchise.

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