Cristiano Ronaldo announced an investment and global partnership in Perplexity AI on Thursday. "Curiosity is a requirement for greatness. You win when you keep asking new questions every day. That’s why I am proud to announce my investment in Perplexity," the talismanic footballer, who is in the twilight of his glorious career, shared on X.
Curiosity is a requirement for greatness. You win when you keep asking new questions every day. That’s why I am proud to announce my investment in Perplexity. Perplexity is powering the world’s curiosity, and together we will inspire everyone to ask more ambitious questions.… pic.twitter.com/gyBgQ3r8yh— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) December 4, 2025
Arvind Srinivas, the co-founder and CEO of Perplexity AI, also took to Instagram to share the new association. "It’s an honor to be able to partner with @cristiano and welcome him as an investor to @perplexity. There’s a reason he’s the (GOAT emoticon): he’s relentless and researches all the time on the latest techniques to recover and push the boundaries. We will work together to make Perplexity the best AI for asking questions!" he wrote in the caption while sharing a photo with Ronaldo holding his signed jersey.
The partnership places Ronaldo's over two decades football journey into one immersive space. Fans can explore various aspects of his career, from rare images to his personal connections and how they played a part in shaping his journey. In addition to this it also has detailed analysis of Ronaldo's performance on the field over the years and his influence on other athletes. Exclusive merchandise is reported to be added in the future via this partnership.
Meanwhile, the announcement by Ronaldo comes a week after he became a shareholder of WOW FC, a Spanish MMA promotion, where he formed a landmark alliance with current UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria.
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