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In a piece of news that absolutely no one saw coming, Cristiano Ronaldo, the soccer megastar known for his staggering goal tally and iconic celebrations, has recently confirmed his role in the upcoming fighting game, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. The left-field announcement left both soccer fans and video game enthusiasts scratching their heads, as the upcoming game will have the soccer icon shaking a leg Terry Bogard and company.
Fans react hilariously as Cristiano Ronaldo joins Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
Fatal Fury is a game known for its over-the-top fighting sequences and characters, and Cristiano Ronaldo would sit well with them. In gameplay footage released by SNK, we see Ronaldo delivering a series of combo attacks that blend football skills with martial arts finesse. He’s not just kicking around a ball; he’s using it as a weapon!
So instead of bicycle kicks, now we'll see Cristiano Ronaldo roundhouse kicking opponents into oblivion. The news was very well received by fans on social media who started concocting theories of their own:
"What’s your super power? Penalty?", joked one fan (via X / @selfmadebrokie)
"What's your finishing move? The SUIIII?", questioned another (via X / @Thermanmerman92)
Cristiano Ronaldo and his love for penalties is no secret from the world. It has even gotten to the point where fans have mockingly named 'Penaldo' for the shenanigans he plays to coax a penalty out of the referee. But him being part of SNK's legendary fighting game franchise is the ultimate proof that Ronaldo’s flair for drama extends even beyond the penalty box.
Love him or hate him, hitting a 'SIUUUU!' in front of the crowd after knocking on an opponent senseless is going to be an unforgettable experience! It's the crossover we never knew we needed. One fan (@ProsodiJ) shared the sentiment and expressed his opinion on X:
"Imagine winning EVO and hitting the Sui celebration"
Of course, where there is mention of Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi is also not far behind. Their rivalry was the stuff of legends that propelled soccer to heights never seen before and came to define a whole generation. They may not be playing in Spain and competing against each other, but their fans still do. The eternal debate rages on on social media to claim the bragging rights:
"They should just add Messi as well n I will definitely buy the game just to play as Messi or Ronaldo n fight each other", joked one fan (via X / @Onchainpicasso)
Another Ronaldo fan (@NoddleHairCR7) played to the crowd and came up with the theory on what would happen if Lionel Messi were to join the game too:
"No one will ever choose Messi as a character to fight unless Xavi Iniesta Blatter Di Maria Suarez Neymar Platini Infantino and his bodyguard boyfriend all come along to fight with him"
Fans came up with different theories about Cristiano Ronaldo's character specs in the game, but in the end, everyone seemed to agree that Ronaldo's speed, stamina, and charisma would be maxed out, and he'd have zero defense. Duh, obviously! The guy hates tackling as much as he loves his own hype. While fans basked in the glory of the epic reveal, others (possibly Messi fanboys) took to social media to ridicule the 5-time Ballon d'Or winner:
"I’m buying this game to punch and kick him", joked one fan (via X / @Wxdge10)
"Except for scoring goals he will do everything..", mocked another (via X / @AdityaDntCare)
It pains us to keep going on like a broken record, but this is another in a long list of ridiculous and seemingly improbable things we are getting before the release of GTA 6....
"We got Ronaldo as a fighter before GTA 6, can't make this s*** up", joked one fan (via X / @neil_xbt)
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The inclusion of Cristiano Ronaldo in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is not just about star power; it’s about merging two worlds that seem worlds apart. The absurd crossover is something that no one saw coming and his in-game avatar looks less like a street fighter and more like a carefree kid who's off to play soccer after a hectic day at school.
Whether he’s scoring goals or landing combos, one thing’s for sure: he’s still the king of stealing the spotlight. The next iteration of Fatal Fury is shaping up to be one of the most entertaining releases of the year and promises to deliver nonstop laughs and ridiculous moments.
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