ESE Entertainment says esports squad K1CK links up with Portuguese football club to launch worldwide FIFA 21 tournament

ESE Entertainment Inc (CVE:ESE) (OTCQB:ENTEF) has announced that its esports team, K1CK, plans to launch a FIFA 21 tournament in collaboration with the Rio Ave Football Club of the Portuguese Premier League.

The Rio Ave FC K1CK Cup will be an open competition, with FIFA players all over the world eligible to participate. It will be split into two stages: the online qualifier will take place on May 8, which will narrow the competition pool down to the best 4 players, and the finals will be held on May 22 at Estádio do Rio Ave FC in Vila do Conde, Portugal. 

“We are thrilled to be selected by a premier league soccer club such as Rio Ave FC to roll out their first ever esports tournament,” ESE Entertainment CEO Konrad Wasiela said in a statement. “This is a clear example of how esports continues to be an important investment commitment for traditional sports organizations looking to maximize brand exposure and fan engagement. We are excited for the launch of this tournament and we look forward to more collaborations moving forward.”

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Final sign-up details will be released in the coming days at www.K1CK.com. K1CK’s own professional FIFA player, João “JOliveira10” Oliveira, will be streaming the finals on location and participating in friendly matches, the company said. 

“It is a pleasure for Rio Ave FC to be associated with K1CK and ESE in our first tournament and esports event,” Rio Ave director of marketing Nuno Santos said in a statement. “This is another exciting step in the development of our partnership with ESE that seeks to invest in the world of esports.”

ESE Entertainment is a Europe-based entertainment and technology company focused on gaming, particularly on esports, with ownership of multiple assets and world-class operators in the gaming and esports industries.

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