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Football fans and gamers alike were in for a surprise when Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the most famous and influential Football players in the world, posted a video on his Instagram account endorsing Gamers8's 2023 season, 'The Land of Heroes'. Gamers8 is a global gaming and esports festival that runs for eight weeks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, featuring some of the most popular and competitive esports titles, such as Dota 2, CS: GO, PUBG Mobile, Rainbow Six Siege, Rocket League, Fortnite, Tekken, Street Fighter, and more.
The event boasts a whopping prize pool of $45 Million USD, making it one of the largest and most lucrative esports events in history. Ronaldo, who has a staggering 597 Million followers on Instagram, is no stranger to the gaming world and has been featured in several video games, such as FIFA, Pro Evolution Football, and EA Sports UFC.
Ronaldo captioned his post, “Calling all gamers! Don’t miss #Gamers8, the WORLD’S LARGEST gaming and esports festival for 8 weeks this summer in Riyadh. A staggering prize is up for grabs.”
Gamers8's 2023 season is a landmark event for the gaming and esports industries, as it showcases the potential and popularity of these forms of entertainment to a global audience. It is also a testament to the power and influence of social media platforms like Instagram, where celebrities like Ronaldo can reach millions of people with a single post. Gamers8's 2023 season is still ongoing until 31st August, so don't miss this opportunity to witness some of the best esports action and musical performances in the world.
