NiKo and Cristiano Ronaldo Lift the Trophy at Esports World Cup 2025

The Esports World Cup 2025 concluded with a spectacular award ceremony where the title of the best club of the championship was handed to Team Falcons from Saudi Arabia.

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On stage to receive the trophy were key representatives of the organization, including CS2 superstar Nikola “NiKo” Kovač and the team’s founder, former FIFA professional Mossad “Msdossary” Aldossary. The highlight of the evening came when football legend Cristiano Ronaldo joined Msdossary to raise the trophy high above their heads, creating one of the most memorable moments of the tournament.

The Esports World Cup 2025 ran from July 8 to August 24 in Riyadh, bringing together the world’s top esports clubs across multiple disciplines. With a record-breaking $70 million prize pool, the event solidified its place as one of the biggest and most prestigious competitions in esports history.

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