Ronaldo Lands ‘Surprise’ New Role | Soccer Laduma

Cristiano Ronaldo Reveals New Venture After Football. Photo: Gallo Images

Portugal icon Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly looked beyond his football career after he landed a new sporting role.

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Ronaldo has enjoyed a distinguished football career spanning more than two decades, winning multiple team and individual trophies.

At 40 years of age, the end of his career is fast approaching and there is a strong possibility that the five-time Ballon d’Or winner may call it a day following the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

With that in mind, the Al Nassr star revealed he will remain in sport once his football career is over as he joined UFC star Ilia Topuria’s WOW FC MMA.

“I’m excited to share some big news: I will become a shareholder of WOW FC MMA!” Ronaldo revealed on X.

“We share values I truly believe in – discipline, respect, resilience, and the constant pursuit of excellence. WOW FC is building something unique and powerful, and I’m proud to join this project to help elevate the sport and inspire the next generation,” the 40-year-old added.

According to TALKSport, Topuria, a UFC champion in the Lightweight division, was excited to announce Ronaldo as the latest shareholder of the promotion, of which he is a part-owner.

The promotion added that Ronaldo’s role will be to help practitioners and audiences to feel more empowered.

“Having Cristiano Ronaldo join WOW FC is a powerful moment for the sport,” Topuria said.

“He represents the highest standards of professionalism, hard work, and global excellence. Together, we will push MMA to new heights and inspire athletes and fans around the world to believe that anything is possible,” he added.

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