Tickets are available now to see him in Riyadh.

Game on, Saudi Arabia. The Esports World Cup in Riyadh is set to welcome the Brazilian footballer, Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior. The superstar sportsman will join the event on 20 August, and here’s how to see him in action.

The Esports World Cup is underway in Boulevard City and runs until 24 August. Neymar will take part in a series of show match tournaments: Counter-Strike 2, Rocket League and Tekken 8. The esports teams consist of professional and amateur players, including local and international talents. Visitors can join the event, which also includes interviews, challenges and raffles for signed merchandise.

Neymar Esports World Cup

The Esports World Cup, previously known as Gamers8, celebrates gaming. The event brings together the greatest gamers, and includes amazing artists. After the games, there’s a chance to catch DJs, singers and rappers. AFT_r, also known as after-show, has already welcomed Blacky, DJ Snake, Don Toliver and Wiz Khalifa. On 25 August, the American DJ Steve Aoki will close the event. 

Neymar hails from Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil. He made his professional debut as a football player with Santos, and later joined Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain. He currently plays for the Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal, and the Brazilian national team. Over his career, he has been the highest-scoring Brazilian player in the Champions League, and the all-time top goal scorer for the Brazilian team.

Tickets to see Neymar at the Esports World Cup are available now and start from SAR 60.

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GO: Visit www.esportsworldcup.com for more information.