Ritzbury Roccoa recently celebrated the excitement of global football by awarding winners from its much-anticipated football promotion with genuine jerseys signed by two of the sport’s most renowned figures, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
This memorable event unfolded at Havelock City Mall, marking the conclusion of the ‘Own Your GOAT’ promotion launched by Ritzbury Roccoa. This initiative offered Sri Lankan football enthusiasts a unique chance to win a FIFA 2026 Argentina jersey autographed by Lionel Messi, as well as a FIFA 2026 Portugal jersey signed by Cristiano Ronaldo.
At the event, Ramesh Carvalho was announced as the recipient of the Argentina jersey signed by Messi, while Pasindu Anjana Wickramasinghe won the Portugal jersey signed by Ronaldo. The ceremony celebrated not only their achievements but also the collective passion for football that united fans throughout the promotional period.
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The Messi-autographed jersey holds particular significance, as it is linked to the FIFA World Cup 2026 and Messi’s anticipated final appearance in the tournament. Similarly, the signed Portugal jersey by Cristiano Ronaldo represents another iconic moment in football history, allowing fans to acquire remarkable memorabilia associated with the sport.
Niluksha Bastiansz, General Manager of Marketing at CBL Foods International (Pvt) Ltd, expressed, “At Ritzbury, we understand the immense passion that sports evoke among fans globally. Beyond the thrill of competition, sports have the capacity to inspire through the dedication and commitment demonstrated by those who have excelled in their fields. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are prime examples of such icons, inspiring millions through their remarkable journeys and unwavering devotion to football. With the FIFA World Cup 2026 capturing global attention, we were thrilled to offer two fortunate fans a chance to own a piece of football history through these signed jerseys. This promotion allows us to celebrate the spirit of the game along with the incredible stories of these two football legends while sharing that excitement with fans in Sri Lanka.”
Alongside the two signed jerseys, the campaign also provided 300 custom jerseys as giveaway prizes, further allowing fans to express their passion for the sport.
With the distribution of the Messi and Ronaldo-signed jerseys, Ritzbury Roccoa has successfully concluded a campaign aimed at creating unforgettable experiences for Sri Lankan football fans, merging the thrill of the world’s premier football event with the opportunity to own remarkable pieces of football memorabilia.
Image Caption: Kamal Geeganage, Director/CEO of CBL Foods International (Pvt) Ltd., presents winners of the Ritzbury Roccoa promotion, Ramesh Carvalho (top image) with an authentic 2026 Argentina national team jersey signed by football legend Lionel Messi, and Pasindu Anjana Wickramasinghe (bottom image) with a Portugal national team jersey signed by Cristiano Ronaldo. Also present from Ritzbury are Panchamaya Rathnayake, Senior Activations Manager; Pasan Herath, Senior Brand Executive; Dulanjan Abeysekera, Brand Manager – Ritzbury; Niluksha Bastiansz, General Manager – Marketing, CBL Foods International (Pvt) Ltd.; Aruna Liyanapathirana, Marketing Manager; and Randula Wickramarachchi, Assistant Brand Manager – Ritzbury.
