On 24/8, Mario Ho posted photos on his personal page meeting the football superstar, writing: "Can I get a 'Siuuuu'? Finally got to tell the GOAT I named my son after him." "Siuuuu" is the player's characteristic goal celebration shout.

Ho (right) and player Ronaldo, along with Ronaldo's son. *Photo: Instagram/Mario Ho*.

According to Sina, both were in France to attend the Esports World Cup 2026, where the overall championship went to AG.AL International (China). The Esports World Cup (EWC) was established in 2024, featuring dozens of competitive titles such as Tekken, Chess, Free Fire, and League of Legends.

Mario Ho, 31, is the son of Stanley Ho (1921-2020) and his fourth wife, Angela Leong. Stanley Ho was dubbed the "Casino King" of Macau for building a casino business empire there.

Mario Ho and his wife with their two children at their wedding in France in early June. *Photo: Weibo*.

Forbes' 2025 statistics show Angela Leong's net worth at USD 2.6 billion. Mario Ho currently manages the family's business affairs. He and supermodel Ming Xi registered their marriage in 2019. Their first son is 7 years old, and their second daughter is 5 years old. The couple held their belated wedding ceremony in France in early June.

Mario Ho excelled in mathematics, winning first prize two times in the Hong Kong Mathematics Competition and participating in many international math competitions. At 18, he received admission letters from both Oxford University (UK) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Ho chose MIT. After completing his undergraduate degree, he pursued a master's degree in Finance at the same institution.

Ho gained admiration from many female fans through his appearances on intelligence-themed reality shows in China. Many find him an ideal partner, being wealthy, intelligent, and handsome.

Nhu Anh