One of the greatest football players in the world, Cristiano Ronaldo’s NFT collections have just been launched on Binance.
In continuation of his Web3 exploration, Cristiano Ronaldo will collaborate with Binance to introduce a new collection of nonfungible tokens (NFTs) that will serve as a tribute to his meteoric rise to prominence in football.
A series of NFT memorabilia will comprise the “Forever Worldwide: The Road to Saudi Arabia” collection, chronicling Ronaldo’s trajectory from his formative years as a prodigy in Madeira to his transformative years at Manchester United and Real Madrid.
Cointelegraph expounded upon the intricacies of the novel undertaking in an interview with Sarah Dale, the director of brand partnerships at Binance. Local artists from Madeira, Lisbon, Manchester, Madrid, Turin, Saudi Arabia, and Portugal contributed unique designs for each NFT in collaboration with the exchange.
Ronaldo stated in a statement that the collection’s purpose was to provide fans with one-of-a-kind digital artworks that symbolized pivotal moments in his career and to function as a way to grant his most devoted supporters exclusive experiences:
“Working with artists who really capture the feeling from each place makes this experience even more sentimental, and as NFTs, these moments in my journey can live on forever.”
Dale disclosed to Cointelegraph that Ronaldo has been heavily engaged in fan interactions and activations in previous collaborations. Certain NFT holders will also have the opportunity to share in a celebratory moment with Ronaldo on set in Riyadh with the new collection.
“He delights in interacting with his fans.” Although we provide him with scripts in advance, he goes off-script and interacts with his audience. “His most joyful time on set was probably the last time his fans were present,” Dale remarked.
In advance of the 2024/2025 football season, the “Forever Worldwide” Ronaldo collection will debut in two phases. The first phase debuted on May 29 will feature NFT artworks from Madeira, Lisbon, and Manchester.
Early career artwork by Katt Phatt (representing Madeira) and Rodrigo Doin (Lisbon) pertains to Ronaldo. The artwork of John Sheehan, a Manchester-based artist, is an homage to Ronaldo’s stellar seasons with the Manchester Red Devils.
A second NFT release featuring artwork representing Madrid, Turin, and Saudi Arabia is scheduled for June 6. In representation of Ronaldo’s current tenure at Al-Nassr FC, these NFTs were conceptualized by Italian artist Pasquale Garibaldi (Turin), Spanish artist Lisett Ledón (Madrid), and Saudi artist Shaker Kashgari.
Seven “extraordinarily rare NFTs” will be auctioned off in late June. Designed by the Portuguese street artist Mr. Dheo, the limited edition collection honors Ronaldo’s illustrious career with his country.
The NFT collections offer tangible rewards, such as autographed posters, vintage uniforms, and football tickets. Cristiano will respond to inquiries submitted by select collectors in personalized recordings intended for NFT holders.
Dale also emphasized that the seven exceedingly rare Portugal NFTs accompany an exclusive in-person encounter with Ronaldo. This entails attending a match in Riyadh and sharing a moment of personalization with the celebrity on set as they celebrate a goal.