easyMarkets Presents xBar Cup 2025 Grand Finale: Global Celebration of Freestyle Football
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The xBar Cup 2025 featured a $25,000 grand prize.
easyMarkets, the official trading partner of Real Madrid C.F., proudly hosted the xBar Cup 2025 Grand Finale on May 5th at Real Madrid’s iconic Valdebebas training grounds. The electrifying event brought together the world’s top freestyle football talents and engaged global voters in a celebration of skill, ambition, and community.
The xBar Cup 2025 showcased jaw-dropping freestyle performances as athletes competed for the prestigious xBar Cup title and a $25,000 grand prize. The winners of the xBar Cup 2025 were:
xBar Cup 2025 Champion: Sabareesh Sundar from India
Second Place: Abdullah Abdalgadir from Sudan
Third Place: Diego De Castro from Brazil
Fourth Place: Diego Wars from Venezuela
As part of its community-first approach, easyMarkets also flew two top voters to Madrid for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Jose Andres Tovar Esparza and Geraldo Augusto Brasileiro participated in a special Lightning round with Tovar Esparza claiming first prize. Their exclusive package included a round trip to Madrid, a luxurious 3-night hotel stay, and a VIP match day experience, courtesy of easyMarkets.
“As a company committed to innovation and excellence, easyMarkets is honored to partner with Real Madrid C.F. and bring the spirit of ambition to life through the xBar Cup,” said Nikos Antoniades, CEO of easyMarkets. “This event is more than a competition, it’s a global celebration of talent, perseverance, and community, reflecting the values we champion both on and off the pitch.”
The event was further energized by the presence of football legend Roberto Carlos, whose star power elevated the competition’s global profile and inspired participants and fans alike.
easyMarkets continues to leverage unique initiatives like the xBar Cup to connect the worlds of trading and sport, creating unforgettable experiences that empower individuals to embrace opportunity and pursue excellence.
For a front-row view of the competition’s most memorable moments, watch the official xBar Cup 2025 Grand Finale video here.
To learn more about the event and its highlights, read the full article here.
For more information on easyMarkets or the xBar Cup, contact Garen Meserlian, CMO, Email: support@easymarkets.com, Tel: +357 25 828899. Alternatively, visit: www.easymarkets.com, www.xbarcup.com
ABOUT easyMarkets
easyMarkets, founded in 2001, is an award-winning global broker. It is one of the first brokers to offer an online experience with innovative risk management tools, including guaranteed stop loss with no slippage (available only on the easyMarkets web and app), easyTrade and negative balance protection.
easyMarkets provides its sizeable clientele with a streamlined, accessible, and flexible trading experience. Offering over 275 tradeable instruments, tight fixed spreads, and 24/5 dedicated support to traders around the world, easyMarkets continues to revolutionize the trading sector by providing unparalleled security, safeguarding and client funds, and consistently prioritizing client commitment and satisfaction.
easyMarkets, the official trading partner of Real Madrid C.F., proudly hosted the xBar Cup 2025 Grand Finale on May 5th at Real Madrid’s iconic Valdebebas training grounds. The electrifying event brought together the world’s top freestyle football talents and engaged global voters in a celebration of skill, ambition, and community.
The xBar Cup 2025 showcased jaw-dropping freestyle performances as athletes competed for the prestigious xBar Cup title and a $25,000 grand prize. The winners of the xBar Cup 2025 were:
xBar Cup 2025 Champion: Sabareesh Sundar from India
Second Place: Abdullah Abdalgadir from Sudan
Third Place: Diego De Castro from Brazil
Fourth Place: Diego Wars from Venezuela
As part of its community-first approach, easyMarkets also flew two top voters to Madrid for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Jose Andres Tovar Esparza and Geraldo Augusto Brasileiro participated in a special Lightning round with Tovar Esparza claiming first prize. Their exclusive package included a round trip to Madrid, a luxurious 3-night hotel stay, and a VIP match day experience, courtesy of easyMarkets.
“As a company committed to innovation and excellence, easyMarkets is honored to partner with Real Madrid C.F. and bring the spirit of ambition to life through the xBar Cup,” said Nikos Antoniades, CEO of easyMarkets. “This event is more than a competition, it’s a global celebration of talent, perseverance, and community, reflecting the values we champion both on and off the pitch.”
The event was further energized by the presence of football legend Roberto Carlos, whose star power elevated the competition’s global profile and inspired participants and fans alike.
easyMarkets continues to leverage unique initiatives like the xBar Cup to connect the worlds of trading and sport, creating unforgettable experiences that empower individuals to embrace opportunity and pursue excellence.
For a front-row view of the competition’s most memorable moments, watch the official xBar Cup 2025 Grand Finale video here.
To learn more about the event and its highlights, read the full article here.
For more information on easyMarkets or the xBar Cup, contact Garen Meserlian, CMO, Email: support@easymarkets.com, Tel: +357 25 828899. Alternatively, visit: www.easymarkets.com, www.xbarcup.com
ABOUT easyMarkets
easyMarkets, founded in 2001, is an award-winning global broker. It is one of the first brokers to offer an online experience with innovative risk management tools, including guaranteed stop loss with no slippage (available only on the easyMarkets web and app), easyTrade and negative balance protection.
easyMarkets provides its sizeable clientele with a streamlined, accessible, and flexible trading experience. Offering over 275 tradeable instruments, tight fixed spreads, and 24/5 dedicated support to traders around the world, easyMarkets continues to revolutionize the trading sector by providing unparalleled security, safeguarding and client funds, and consistently prioritizing client commitment and satisfaction.
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