Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed he is a playable character in the upcoming fighting game Fatal Fury, complete with his trademark "SIU" celebration.

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• Fatal Fury hit the market in 1991
• New edition launch on the horizon
• Ronaldo one of the characters in the video game

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The Fatal Fury franchise first gained prominence in 1991, becoming one of the pioneers in the 2D fighting game genre. Over the years, it developed a strong following, with Garou: Mark of the Wolves (1999) serving as its most recent entry. However, after a long hiatus, the franchise has been revived with Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, a game promising to deliver cutting-edge visuals, a revolutionary battle system, and an evolved control scheme designed to cater to both newcomers and veteran players.

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The game's setting, South Town, remains the battleground for intense matchups filled with ambition and rivalries. Ahead of the game's release, Ronaldo has revealed he will be a playable fighter in the new edition.

• WHAT CRISTIANO RONALDO SAID

  Ronaldo shared the news in an Instagram post and wrote: "Big news to share with everyone today! I’m going to be a character in the new fighting game FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves! @fatalfury_pr Let’s have some fun on April 24th! #SNK #FatalFury #CR7."

• DID YOU KNOW?

  While Ronaldo’s gaming debut is making waves, the Portuguese superstar remains fully committed to his footballing career. The 40-year-old forward continues to defy expectations, showing no signs of retirement despite his long and illustrious career. His hunger for success was recently rewarded with a Guinness World Record, as he surpassed Sergio Ramos’ record for the most international wins, securing his 132nd victory for Portugal.

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