Cristiano Ronaldo never does things by halves and this is confirmed once again. After showing his interest in the paddle, already investing in padel in Portugal but also during the recent Riyadh P1 of Premier Padel, the attacker ofAl Nassr was not only present in the stands, but he also live streamed the finals on its YouTube channel. Today, he's moving up a gear with an investment of 5 million euros which is taking shape for the construction of a ultra-modern club in OeirasNear Lisbon. The goal? Making Portugal a major player in world padel.

Cristiano Ronaldo streams Riyadh P1 final live on YouTube

Where will Cristiano Ronaldo's padel club be located?

christened “City of Padel" (The City of Padel), the complex will not do things by halves: 17 fields including 11 covered, a central track with 2 seats, restaurant, a gymnasium and a 500-space car park, a true paradise for padel lovers. Opening planned for 2026.

CR7's investment in padel is not a trial run. In 2023, he had already got his hands on The Lisboa Racket Center, one of the most prestigious racquet clubs in the country. But now, with this major project, it is moving to a whole new level.

A reference center for padel in Portugal

With this huge complex, the ambition is clear: make Portugal a reference in padel. Supported by the Portuguese Federation of Padel, this project wants attract the best players and develop the sport in the country. Besides, the infrastructure will be sufficiently modern and adapted to accommodate stages of the circuit Premier Padel in the future.

Ronaldo, close to the best players in the world

In addition to being an investor, Ronaldo has also become a true enthusiast. During the Riyadh Season P1, he was right in the stands, meeting Portuguese players Miguel and Nuno Deus, And especially playing with Arturo Coello, world number 1, during a private training session last September. CR7 is therefore donning a new hat: that of padel ambassador.

With this investment, he is not only watching padel evolve, he is wants to leave his mark there. His club in Oeiras will not just be a place to play, but a real training base for tomorrow's players. Clear, Cristiano Ronaldo wants to put Portugal on the world padel map, and given its influence, it might just work.

Benjamin Dupouy

I discovered padel directly during a tournament, and frankly, I didn't really like it at first. But the second time, it was love at first sight, and since then, I haven't missed a single match. I'm even ready to stay up until 3am to watch a final of Premier Padel !

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