Barcelona striker and Brazil captain Neymar Jr has become an ambassador for PokerStars.
“Neymar Jr is one of the brightest stars in the sporting world and PokerStars is proud to be associated with him,” said Michael Hazel, interim CEO of PokerStars.
“Together we will grow the popularity of poker and show new audiences the competitive, fun and strategic game of poker.
“Working with Neymar Jr continues PokerStars' history of investing in mainstream athletes who want to leverage their success in competitive sports to become successful poker players.”
Neymar Jr, who is a passionate poker player – even his dog is named Poker - said: "Growing up and playing football everyday has made me a competitive person.
“When I'm not playing football, playing poker and competing against my teammates on the road or in home games with friends is one of my favourite things to do.”
