Cristiano Ronaldo and The Esports World Cup Foundation celebrated the inaugural Esports World Cup in a grand fashion. It was one of the biggest Esports events in the world.
It was star-studded from top to bottom and the closing ceremony made sure that everyone knew that it was the biggest weekend in Esports history. The closing ceremony also showcased the star-studded 2024 Esports Awards and the 2024 New Global Sport Conference.
The Falcons were crowned as the first winner of the tournament and were awarded $7 million prize money with a dazzling trophy. There were lots of stars and princes at the ceremony to present the award.
Cristiano Ronaldo Attends The Ceremony
The ceremony was attended by HRH Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, HRH Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan, Chairman of the Saudi Esports Federation and Cristiano Ronaldo himself.
The Portuguese footballer shared some pictures of the event and described it as ‘Unforgettable.’ He wrote, “An unforgettable night for esports! What an honour to witness the vision becoming a reality, celebrating all sports.Congrats to @FalconsEsport.”
Transformative Event
The tournament ran across eight weeks and recorded more than 500 million viewers and 250 million hours. It became the most-watched tournament in 2024 and during the League of Legends Grand Final, the viewership reached 3.5 million.
Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan stated, “The Esports World Cup has underscored the transformative impact of esports. The pivotal role that this incomparable industry now plays in cultures and societies all around the world.
For eight successive weeks, this unparalleled event has brought the entire international gaming community together like never before. Inviting all to participate in this milestone moment in esports history.”
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