Tag: football
Former Manchester United star launches Talent Lyfe agency backed by esports organisation Galaxy Racer
Former Manchester United and France international footballer Mikaël Silvestre has today announced the launch of Talent Lyfe, an […]
November 15, 2021
New Burnley College facility becomes the Burnley FC Esports Academy, will teach the esports BTEC and scout future pro gamers
Burnley College has teamed up with the esports arm of Premier League football club Burnley FC to foster […]
October 14, 2021
Guild adds FIFA to academy, partners with one of the lowest-ranked Irish football teams in FIFA video games
UK esports organisation Guild Esports has announced a new strategic partnership with cult football team, Ireland-based Finn Harps […]
October 2, 2021
Evil Geniuses now valued at $255m after partnering with Wolves and receiving new investment from football club’s owners
Premier League football club Wolves have partnered with North American esports giant Evil Geniuses in a deal that […]
July 28, 2021
Amazon’s Prime Gaming signs two-year shirt sponsorship with Stevenage FC
Prime Gaming, Amazon Prime’s destination for gamers, has today announced an exclusive two-year shirt sponsorship with EFL League […]
July 22, 2021
UK YouTubers to compete in Clash of Creators football charity match raising money for MIND
Online stars WroeToShaw, Morgz, JaackMaate, ImAlexx, Spencer Owen (pictured left), Sharky (right) and more are raising money for […]
July 20, 2021
Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin joins new UK esports org Semper Fortis as ambassador (update: now Harry Maguire has too)
UPDATE (May 25th): Manchester United footballer Harry Maguire has now also joined Semper Fortis as an ambassador. Original […]
May 21, 2021
Esports firm ESL ‘on standby’ for more banter after being mistaken for football’s European Super League: “It was such a surprise for our social media team!”
The so-called European Super League has dominated headlines and conversations across the world this week – and given […]
April 21, 2021
Rotherham United launch FIFA esports school to help combat loneliness during lockdown
English Football League Championship club Rotherham United have announced a new initiative to improve people’s wellbeing through esports. […]
January 29, 2021
Fortnite news roundup: UK football clubs added, FNCS $20m prize pool, Man City and FaZe tournament, new Guild player Anas and content creator Gee Nelly
There’s been a ton of Fortnite esports news this week, including several UK-based stories. Here’s a quick rundown. […]
January 21, 2021
Ole’s at the wheel: Former Barrage player joins Wolves Esports as football club enter Rocket League RLCS Season X
Football club Wolves have become the first English Premier League team to enter the Rocket League Championship Series […]
November 5, 2020
Esports and football teams in the UK
Promoted article (contains affiliate links) Esports continues to enjoy growth in the UK. After the success of the […]
October 23, 2020