Los Angeles, CA – June 17, 2025 – In a stunning business revelation, tech billionaire Elon Musk reportedly offered global football icon Cristiano Ronaldo a staggering $100 million endorsement deal to promote Tesla’s controversial Cybertruck. But CR7’s unexpected response has sent shockwaves through both the automotive and sports industries.
The Record-Breaking Offer
Sources confirm Musk personally pitched Ronaldo during a private meeting in Silicon Valley last week, proposing:
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$100M for 3 social media posts featuring the Cybertruck
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Exclusive rights to a “CR7 Edition” custom vehicle
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Equity stake in Tesla for long-term collaboration
“This wasn’t just an endorsement—it was a legacy partnership,” revealed an insider.
Ronaldo’s Bombshell Rejection
Despite the unprecedented offer, the Al-Nassr superstar declined, telling Musk:
“My brand stands for excellence. I only promote what I truly believe in.”
The Portuguese legend later doubled down on Instagram:
💬 “Respect to Elon, but true champions don’t chase checks—we chase greatness. #NotForSale”
Why This Stings Tesla
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Credibility Crisis: Losing the world’s most-followed athlete (850M+ followers) damages Cybertruck’s appeal
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Design Concerns: Ronaldo reportedly called the angular truck “not elegant enough for my clients”
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Competition Win: Rival automakers are now flooding CR7 with offers
Industry Reactions
🔥 Messi’s Camp: “Leo would never sell out either” (subtle jab)
🚗 Ford CEO: “Smart man. Our Raptor suits champions better anyway.”
💸 Marketing Experts: *”This may cost Tesla $1B+ in lost hype”*
Musk’s Damage Control
The SpaceX CEO tweeted hours later:
“Worth a shot! Maybe CR7 will like Version 2 better 😉”
What’s Next?
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Ronaldo’s team is now developing his OWN luxury EV brand
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Tesla stock dipped 3% after news broke
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Cybertruck reservations fell by 18,000 in 24 hours
