Sergio Agüero, known for his notable achievements in the soccer world with Manchester City and FC Barcelona, has displayed his prowess in an entirely different stage by securing a substantial prize worth £42,000 ($52,500) after winning a poker tournament.
The 35-year-old Argentine athlete is regarded as one of the best strikers of all time and one of the greatest players in the history of the Premier League. He was forced to retire from professional soccer at age 33 following medical advice on his irregular heartbeat, and now he is gradually carving out a reputation for himself in the realm of competitive card playing.
Agüero's journey to rise up the ranks in the world of poker was evident in 2023 when he won a $10,000 prize, proof of his evolving skill set in the game.
His most recent victory at the GGPoker tournament, however, proves even more of his growth in proficiency and strategic acumen.
An important thing about Agüero's recent achievement is that it extends beyond the monetary prize, as he emerged victorious against formidable opponents, those who are already the top names in the poker world.
He outplayed seasoned poker pros such as fellow Argentine Damian Salas, a renowned name in the poker circuit with career earnings totaling approximately £3 million ($3.75 million).
When playing at tournaments, Agüero likes to maintain a low profile and often wears a hoodie and sunglasses, making it hard for fans to recognize him.
The Buenos Aires-born star seems to have developed a passion for the popular card game and is also set to come out of retirement to play in a seven-a-side football tournament in America later this year, where the victors claim a £791,000 ($1 million) prize pot.
Source: https://www.mundodeportivo.com/us/en/20240412/685654/sergio-agueero-stuns-poker-world-with-52-500-win.html
