✊ Flying fists, not headers: CR7 invests in a different sport! | OneFootball

On the field, the farewell might be approaching, but Cristiano Ronaldo's business game is just heating up. The 40-year-old is now venturing into a completely new sports world and becoming a shareholder in the Spanish MMA association WOW FC, which also involves UFC champ Ilia Topuria.

Why MMA of all things? Ronaldo provides the answer himself: "MMA embodies values that I truly believe in: discipline, respect, resilience, and the constant pursuit of perfection."

And WOW FC seems to be the perfect place for him. The league is booming, shows are sold out, viewership numbers are skyrocketing, and an expansion into Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East is already planned.

CR7 wants to be part of building this. It fits with his existing business portfolio of hotels, gyms, and a fashion line. Topuria is also enthusiastic about the surprising new addition: a "powerful moment for the sport," says the champ.

Remarkably, just a year ago, Ronaldo and Topuria had publicly clashed. Today, everything is settled, and both want to move in the same direction.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.

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