Al Awal Park Stadium in Saudi Arabia, Ronaldo’s second home, served as the venue for the challenge. When Ronaldo greeted MrBeast at the legendary location, their teasing instantly set the stage for a memorable partnership. Ronaldo made fun of his children’s love for MrBeast, saying they even believed the YouTuber was more cool than their football star father.
However, this was no ordinary encounter. In keeping with his character, MrBeast raised the ante after Ronaldo prepared a challenge.
The Challenge Rules
The game was easy but challenging. At ever greater distances, Ronaldo and MrBeast would hurl footballs at cardboard cutouts of MrBeast. The locations of the cutouts were:
- 2 meters
- 9.5 meters (penalty spot)
- 15 meters
- 30 meters
- 50 meters (midfield)
The scores for each distance were 1, 2, 3, 5, and 7 points, respectively. Multiple cuts were installed for longer shots in order to equalize the playing field.
The final twist? Ronaldo would have to advise his viewers to subscribe to MrBeast if he missed every shot. Mr. Beast would promote Ronaldo if he missed.
Round 1: Close Range Shots
The most basic shot was made at two meters to start the game. Both MrBeast and Ronaldo, surprisingly, missed their initial efforts. Not even the best football player in the world could hit the target right away! MrBeast, who acknowledged that he was a bad football player, viewed this as an opportunity to level the playing field. The YouTuber joked, “At least I don’t feel so bad now!” after Ronaldo went missing once more.
Round 2: Penalty Spot Drama
The competition heated up when they moved to the 9.5-meter mark. Ronaldo ultimately made the cutout, displaying his renowned accuracy. “One for Cristiano!” shouted the commentators. However, MrBeast found it difficult to get into a groove. Ronaldo gave the YouTuber personal shooting advice, but the player’s performance was superior.
Round 3: Long-Range Madness
The difficulty increased as the players got farther away from the goal. Both competitors encountered considerable difficulties at 30 meters. As MrBeast mockingly claimed that Ronaldo had purposefully missed to create tension, the stadium erupted in amusement. At these distances, even the great Ronaldo had difficulty. But in keeping with his reputation, he remained composed under pressure. Ronaldo took advantage of the fact that MrBeast was missing all of his shots to gain the upper hand.
The Final Showdown!
The 50-meter mark was the decisive moment. MrBeast made a bold wager with three balls left: The football player would instruct his viewers to subscribe to MrBeast if Ronaldo missed every shot. MrBeast would exhort his supporters to back Ronaldo if he were to succeed.
As the tension increased, Ronaldo took his time preparing for the last shot. The greatest of all time eventually delivered after a few frivolous attempts and some near-misses. Ronaldo’s perfect shot from midfield hit the goalkeeper squarely. There were cheers from the audience.
“That’s why he’s the GOAT,” MrBeast acknowledged, praising Ronaldo’s talent and passion of competition.
The After match
The challenge was a demonstration of respect for one another between two world-renowned figures, not just a contest. While MrBeast shown his versatility and charisma as a YouTuber eager to attempt everything, Ronaldo showed why he is admired in the football community.