The Challengers League of the popular shooter Valorant could soon welcome one of the biggest soccer clubs in the world as a new member
Most of us probably associate FC Barcelona with the round ball that has to go into the square box. But the club also competes on a global level outside the world of soccer, including in League of Legends
The next eSports game could soon be tackled by FCB and that is the multiplayer shooter Valorant This has not yet been confirmed, but a leak already wants to know more.
High-caliber additions thanks to changes to the league system
For the 2023 season, Valorant developer Riot has made some changes to the Challengers League with the aim of attracting more big names as participants
After the renowned eSports organization SK Gaming confirmed its future participation in Valorant (), FC Barelona is now said to be the next heavyweight on the way.
The day has finally come.
Follow us into our next chapter: raising future @VALORANT champions! pic.twitter.com/pObgOFViPU
– SK Gaming (@SKGaming) October 25, 2023
At least that’s what an insider who works for the eSports club Giants Gaming claims. So we’re talking about classic industry whispers that are apparently currently circulating in Valorant circles
LEAK: El FC Barcelona tendrá equipo de Valorant en 2024 para competir en LVP Rising.
Será de la mano de la iniciativa Barça Games que presentó el club recientemente y ya están valorando fichajes, por presupuesto podrían luchar por la liga. Pronto más noticias 🧐 pic.twitter.com/fPb6HschyH
– Lembo (@Lembo006) November 13, 2023
This would certainly fit in with the club’s current plans: As recently as November 9, 2023, FC Barcelona unveiled a (new platform) to create digital entertainment content with Barça Games
Valorant would naturally fit well into the portfolio. More specifically, it will be about the Spanish Challengers League
The coach is also said to have already been decided: According to a (further post) insider, it is said to be Lucas Rojo, who previously worked in the same position for the Spanish organization Case Esports. We should be able to expect more information in the coming days. There is no word on when the official announcement from FC Barcelona will be made
What do you think of the current developments surrounding Valorant and eSports in general? Do you find the idea of a soccer club like FC Barcelona suddenly running around virtually with shotguns and the like weird, or do you like the apparently ever-growing acceptance of virtual sports? Let us know your opinion in the comments!
