Cristiano Ronaldo Launches Fourth NFT Collection ‘Forever Worldwide: The Road to Saudi Arabia’
Cristiano Ronaldo Launches Fourth NFT Collection with Binance
Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has unveiled his fourth non-fungible token (NFT) collection in collaboration with Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. The new collection, titled ‘Forever Worldwide: The Road to Saudi Arabia’, is set to debut on May 29 on the Binance NFT Marketplace.
Celebrating Ronaldo's Career
The collection celebrates Ronaldo's illustrious career, chronicling his journey from his early days in Madeira to his current status as a global football icon. While the exact number of NFTs in the collection will be revealed at launch, Binance has indicated that all "Normal NFTs" will be uniformly priced, whereas the "Super Rare NFT" will have a distinct price point.
Legal Challenges
Ronaldo's partnership with Binance is currently under scrutiny due to a class-action lawsuit in a United States district court in Florida. The lawsuit, stemming from his earlier involvement in NFT sales with Binance, alleges that Ronaldo's endorsement influenced investment decisions that led to significant financial losses. The plaintiffs are seeking damages exceeding $1 billion.
Thematic Representation
The ‘Forever Worldwide: The Road to Saudi Arabia’ collection features NFTs representing major locations in Ronaldo’s career. The artworks have been created by artists with personal connections to these locations. Ronaldo expressed his excitement, stating, "Each place in 'Forever Worldwide: The Road to Saudi Arabia' means a lot to me personally, and I can't wait for fans to see my career's big moments through this special artwork collection."
Collaboration Significance
Sarah Dale, Head of Brand Partnerships at Binance, emphasized the significance of the collaboration, noting, "Cristiano Ronaldo's journey has inspired fans worldwide. This NFT collection, created with the best rewards for sports fans, opens new horizons for NFT utility and fan engagement."
Release and Special Auction
The NFT collection will be released in two drops during the upcoming football season, culminating in a special auction in June for a limited collection of super rare (SSR) NFTs.
First Drop
NFTs representing Madeira, Lisbon, and Manchester.
Highlights Ronaldo's beginnings in Madeira and Lisbon, and his rise in Manchester.
Second Drop
Depicts Ronaldo's success in Madrid and captures his recent chapter in Saudi Arabia.
In mid-June, a limited collection of seven SSR NFTs designed by local artist Mr. Dheo will be available via an online auction from June 14 to 18. Fans who collect all NFTs from Drop 4 will benefit from a 'Collect to Earn' mechanism, offering rewards such as vintage jerseys, football tickets, signed posters, and personalized video responses from Ronaldo.
