Stockholm, Sweden, 10 July, 2026 – GOALS, the free-to-play competitive football game built around pure, skill-based gameplay, today welcomes FIFA World Cup winner and global football legend Ronaldinho as its next “Original”. As one of football's greatest ever players Ronaldinho follows influencer KSI as the game's second "Original," and is now available via the in-game store.
Now enjoyed by nearly 2 million players worldwide, Ronaldinho’s addition to GOALS offers another opportunity for players to inject flair and trickery into their games. "Originals" bring real-world personalities into GOALS alongside the game's unique player generation and development system, where every club is made up of entirely distinct players that evolve over time. While “Originals” are visually faithful to their real-life counterparts, their attributes and progression are shaped by each player's in-game journey, ensuring that no two versions are ever the same. As a result, every Ronaldinho will develop into a unique player, reflecting the squad and playstyle of the club he belongs to, while retaining the style and flair that every football fan knows him for.
“GOALS has been developed to reward pure, skill-based gameplay, and nobody embodies that spirit better than one of the most recognisable and skilful players in history of the beautiful game,” says GOALS CEO Andreas Thorstensson on the inclusion of Ronaldinho. “Every player and team in GOALS is unique, so we're excited to see the different versions of Ronaldinho our community receives and the creative ways they'll use him to win matches.”
“I'm really happy to be part of GOALS” says Ronaldinho, on his addition as the next “Original”. “It's a great game, made for people to have fun, and it's going to be great seeing everyone play with me out there. This is a special project, made for everyone, and it brings back the joy of football the way it should be. The smile, the flair, that's something I've always carried with me, and it means a lot to see people bringing that to the pitch in the game. It's a pleasure to be part of this.”
Now available on PS5, Xbox Series S/X and PC, GOALS is the free-to-play competitive online football title built from the ground up as the next evolution of football gaming. With full cross-platform support, the game ushers in a new era of responsive, fair and entirely skill-based gameplay, bringing players together worldwide in a truly competitive football experience. For more information, visit the official GOALS website: playgoals.com.
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Founded by Andreas Thorstensson and based in Stockholm, GOALS is an inclusive, diverse, 70+ strong team operating from 20 countries.
Its first entry, GOALS, is changing the world of football by developing a game from the ground up for competitive play that puts skill, gameplay, and the beauty of the game firmly back in the hands of the player.
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