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Cristiano Ronaldo Launches His Fourth NFT Collection With Binance By Investing.com
Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has launched his fourth non-fungible token (NFT) collection in collaboration with the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance.
The new collection, scheduled to launch on May 29 on the Binance NFT marketplace, will celebrate Ronaldo’s career under the theme “Forever Worldwide: The Road to Saudi Arabia.” The collection chronicles Ronaldo’s journey from his early days in Madeira to his current status as a global football icon.
The exact number of NFTs in the new collection will be disclosed at launch. Although pricing details are not disclosed, Binance has indicated that all “normal NFTs” will have a uniform price, while the “final Super Rare NFT” will have a separate price.
Ronaldo’s partnership with Binance has not been without its challenges. The soccer star is currently embroiled in a class action lawsuit in a United States District Court in Florida, due to his previous involvement in NFT sales with Binance.
The plaintiffs claim that Ronaldo’s support influenced their investment decisions, resulting in substantial financial losses. They are seeking damages in excess of $1 billion.
The “Forever Worldwide: The Road to Saudi Arabia” collection features NFTs representing major milestones in Ronaldo’s career. The artworks are created by artists with personal connections to these places.
“I am delighted that this new NFT collection with Binance will offer fans pieces of my journey throughout my football history,” said Ronaldo. “Each location in ‘Forever Worldwide: The Road to Saudi Arabia’ means a lot to me personally, and I can’t wait for fans to see the highlights of my career through this special collection of artwork.”
Sarah Dale, Head of Brand Partnerships at Binance, highlighted the importance of the collaboration, saying: “Cristiano Ronaldo’s journey has inspired fans around the world. This NFT collection, created with the best rewards for sports fans, opens new horizons for NFT utility and fan engagement.
The NFT collection will be released in two drops during the upcoming football season, culminating with a special auction in June for a limited collection of super rare (SSR) NFTs.
Launching tomorrow, the first drop includes NFTs representing Madeira, Lisbon and Manchester. Artists will highlight Ronaldo’s beginnings in Madeira and Lisbon, then his rise to Manchester. Meanwhile, the second version will depict Ronaldo’s success in Madrid, Pasquale Garibaldi and will also capture 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 14-18. Additionally, fans who collect all NFTs from Drop 4 will benefit from a ‘Collect to Win’, offering rewards such as vintage jerseys, football tickets, signed posters and personalized video responses from Ronaldo.