By The Indian Express
Publication Date: 2025-12-05 08:07:00
In a crossover no one saw coming, the worlds of global football stardom and cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) collided this week as Cristiano Ronaldo officially joined Indian-origin founder Aravind Srinivas’s company, Perplexity, as an investor.
Sharing the news online, Srinivas sounded thrilled about teaming up with the football icon. “It’s an honor to be able to partner with Cristiano Ronaldo and welcome him as an investor to @perplexity,” he wrote, adding that Ronaldo’s relentless drive and habit of constantly studying new recovery and performance techniques reflect why “he’s the (GOAT).” Srinivas also promised that the two will “work together to make Perplexity the best AI for asking questions!”
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According to Perplexity’s website, the platform is marking the moment with a dedicated Cristiano Ronaldo hub, an immersive space for fans to dive into his career highlights, rare photos, iconic goals, curated questions, and behind-the-scenes stories, with more experiences and exclusive merchandise rolling out as the partnership grows.
Ronaldo also took to his social media handles to share the news with his followers. “Winners never stop learning. Never stop asking. I use @perplexity to get ahead. Perplexity.ai/ronaldo is just the beginning,” reads Ronaldo’s caption.
The announcement set social media buzzing. Fans couldn’t quite believe the partnership was real. One person wrote, “Can’t believe you…
