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Stake.com Adds Soccer Legend Eden Hazard as Brand Ambassador

Hazard said that soccer fans are looking forward to the World Cup and said that he is committed to working with Stake to make it one to remember

Online gaming and sports betting giant Stake.com has onboarded soccer powerhouse Eden Hazard as a brand ambassador ahead of this summer’s World Cup. In this role, Hazard will help Stake promote its brand to the wider soccer community.

Hazard Becomes Stake.com’s Latest Brand Ambassador

Hazard, who is a former winger known for his time at the likes of Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Belgium’s national teams, has become Stake.com’s latest global ambassador, joining the company just in time for the World Cup in North America. His achievements include winning the Champions League, two Premier League titles, two La Liga titles, and two Europa League titles. As part of Belgium’s national team, he achieved third-place finish at the 2018 World Cup.

Eden Hazard commands a huge following across social media, making him a perfect fit for the gaming company. With 27 million followers on Instagram, 21 million on Facebook, 6.3 million on X, and 3.75 million on Weibo, he is in a perfect position to promote Stake to the broader soccer community.

As Stake’s brand ambassador, Hazard will participate in a variety of exclusive activations and campaigns promoting the operator’s brand.

Hazard Is Looking Forward to the World Cup

Hazard commented on joining Stake, saying that the partnership comes at a very important time for soccer due to the upcoming World Cup, which he called “the pinnacle of the sport.”

Football has given me so many incredible memories, from lifting domestic and European trophies to representing my country as captain and making many friends along the way. Now, in this next chapter, I can’t wait to engage with fans in new and meaningful ways, sharing insights, excitement, and the pure joy of football together with Stake.

Eden Hazard

Hazard added that soccer fans are looking forward to the World Cup and said that he is committed to working with Stake to make it one to remember.

Stake’s chief marketing officer, Akhil Sarin, welcomed Hazard to the Stake family, praising his incredible career in professional soccer.

Eden’s legacy in world football speaks for itself. He has performed at the very highest level of the game and understands exactly what it means to deliver when the world is watching. As we build towards an unforgettable summer of football, we’re proud to welcome him to Stake as a global ambassador.

Akhil Sarin, chief marketing officer, Stake

Sarin concluded that Hazard’s worldwide appeal made him a perfect addition to the Stake.com ambassadorial roster.

In the meantime, Stake just rolled out a new online poker format called Next!, and announced a launch promotion for the new game.

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