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[cormack12]

Source: http://completexbox.co.uk/news/xbox...-partner-of-englands-national-football-teams/

Xbox has been named the official gaming partner of England’s national football teams. The multi-year partnership covers the Lionesses team, eLions esports team and the Three Lions team, as well as Wembley Stadium. Xbox has committed to a grassroots gaming campaign with The Football Association, creating exciting experiences for football and gaming fans across the nation.

Xbox and The FA have a shared vision of inclusivity in play. Xbox has long championed the importance of gaming being inclusive, accessible and safe for all, while The FA has a continued commitment to ensuring that all football participants in England have a great experience regardless of gender, sexuality, ethnicity, ability, faith or age. The partnership has been launched with the message: “When Everybody Plays, We All Win”.



The partnership covers the men's, women's and esports teams, as well as Wembley Stadium and the St George's Park training ground. The partnership comes ahead of England's World Cup Qualifying game with Hungary this weekend.

 

[fermcr]

Not surprising. Football is big in the rest of the world beside USA. Sony has been sponsoring UEFA Champions League for quite some time.

 

[The_Verecocha]

Not surprising. Football is big in the rest of the world beside USA. Sony has been sponsoring UEFA Champions League for quite some time.

That’s a bit of an understatement isn’t it? Biggest sport in the world by a landslide.

Wonder if this will mean the players can’t say they’re playing FIFA on PS in interviews etc now.

 

[nightmare-slain]

why not a big team like italy who just won the euros? what have england won in the last 50 years?

 

[Banjo64]

That’s a bit of an understatement isn’t it? Biggest sport in the world by a landslide.

Wonder if this will mean the players can’t say they’re playing FIFA on PS in interviews etc now.

No chance can an FA deal dictate what the players say. They aren’t even paid for playing for the national team.

 

[Bernd Lauert]

They need to push more stock in UK. All the Fifa boys are buying PS5.

 

[Gameplaylover]

why not a big team like italy who just won the euros? what have england won in the last 50 years?

England is the "motherland of football" and also has the most valuable football league.

 

[T-Cake]

They need to push more stock in UK. All the Fifa boys are buying PS5.

Point is good but the Series X are still not readily available to buy! It's even worse than PS5.

 

[arvfab]

Makes sense to go after second best, after Sony already picked the best team

EDIT: no console warring intended, just a reminder that Italy won the EUROs

 

[arvfab]

why not a big team like italy who just won the euros? what have england won in the last 50 years?

Because Italy partnered with Sony, just before the EUROs

 

[Kerotan]

They need to push more stock in UK. All the Fifa boys are buying PS5.

They're too busy sending 5k to Japan.

 

[reksveks]

Wonder if this will mean the players can’t say they’re playing FIFA on PS in interviews etc now.

It will be sponsored ads and just some other content.

 

[arvfab]

No chance can an FA deal dictate what the players say. They aren’t even paid for playing for the national team.

They are, on a per game base and on achieving objectives (qualifying, rank during tournament etc.).

 

[MightySquirrel]

I like the green color. just saying

 

[Kerotan]

why not a big team like italy who just won the euros? what have england won in the last 50 years?

In terms of marketing England is the biggest team in the world. Sony did good though, they got Italy before the tournament when nobody thought they'd win. A team who's not star studded so wouldn't have cost huge money. And then they go and win the euros.

 

[cormack12]

Because Italy partnered with Sony, just before the EUROs

 

[Banjo64]

In terms of marketing England is the biggest team in the world. Sony did good though, they got Italy before the tournament when nobody thought they'd win. A team who's not star studded so wouldn't have cost huge money. And then they go and win the euros.

Lots of people had Italy as favourites. They are on a 34 game unbeaten run under Mancini and were on a 13 game win streak until they drew against Spain in the semi.

 

[reksveks]

In terms of marketing England is the biggest team in the world. Sony did good though, they got Italy before the tournament when nobody thought they'd win. A team who's not star studded so wouldn't have cost huge money. And then they go and win the euros.

In terms of marketing I think England would be up there. Brazil is maybe the other one but they don't know if they are any good at really sponsorships.

 

[arvfab]

Nice tactical foul, a yellow card well spent.
Always imagined Chiellini shouting: "get over here" with Scorpion's voice while pulling him.

 

[Kerotan]

Lots of people had Italy as favourites. They are on a 34 game unbeaten run under Mancini and were on a 13 game win streak until they drew against Spain in the semi.

France were 4 to 1. Belgium and England 7 to 1.

Lots of people had Italy as favourites. They are on a 34 game unbeaten run under Mancini and were on a 13 game win streak until they drew against Spain in the semi.

England 5/1

France 5/1

Belgium 11/2

Spain 13/2

Germany 7/1

Portugal 15/2

Italy 9/1

These were in the odds in Britain and Ireland pre tournament but I'm sure but Italy only ever won it once in 1968 when they hosted it.

 

[Banjo64]

France were 4 to 1. Belgium and England 7 to 1.

England 5/1

France 5/1

Belgium 11/2

Spain 13/2

Germany 7/1

Portugal 15/2

Italy 9/1

These were in the odds in Britain and Ireland pre tournament but I'm sure but Italy only ever won it once in 1968 when they hosted it.

Bookies are just idiots man. The odds change based on where the money is going. I don’t hold any stock in it.

 

[The_Verecocha]

No chance can an FA deal dictate what the players say. They aren’t even paid for playing for the national team.

Got that wrong pal, the majority may give it to Charity, but they get paid for it.

 

[dcmk7]

Got that wrong pal, the majority may give it to Charity, but they get paid for it.

Not to mention competition bonus'.

 

[Calverz]

Xbox can get fucked.

 

[BabyYoda]

why not a big team like italy who just won the euros? what have england won in the last 50 years?

The Italians weren't woke enough.

 

[bellome]

Is it coming home?

 

[Portugeezer]

Gotta appreciate the dark arts.

 

[FingerBang]

I really respect Xbox for knowing where they stand, teaming up with the team that arrived second

 

[Roufianos]

Smart move by MS I think, could help them recapture some mindshare in the UK.

 

[Kerotan]

Bookies are just idiots man. The odds change based on where the money is going. I don’t hold any stock in it.

And the money goes where peoples opinions go. The reality is Italy were not favourites in general and were behind a number of teams. In terms of fifa rankings Belgium were favourites.

 

[martino]

they need to be more visible in football....
it's sad but this kind of move will probably give them 10x more brand recognition in Europe than any content

 

[Darlingcognito]

Good to see Xbox branch out into a second country.
Maybe some effort into the other 185 countries in the future! So exciting!

 

[PropellerEar]

Source: http://completexbox.co.uk/news/xbox...-partner-of-englands-national-football-teams/

Xbox has been named the official gaming partner of England’s national football teams. The multi-year partnership covers the Lionesses team, eLions esports team and the Three Lions team, as well as Wembley Stadium. Xbox has committed to a grassroots gaming campaign with The Football Association, creating exciting experiences for football and gaming fans across the nation.

Xbox and The FA have a shared vision of inclusivity in play. Xbox has long championed the importance of gaming being inclusive, accessible and safe for all, while The FA has a continued commitment to ensuring that all football participants in England have a great experience regardless of gender, sexuality, ethnicity, ability, faith or age. The partnership has been launched with the message: “When Everybody Plays, We All Win”.



The partnership covers the men's, women's and esports teams, as well as Wembley Stadium and the St George's Park training ground. The partnership comes ahead of England's World Cup Qualifying game with Hungary this weekend.

 

[sircaw]

I really respect Xbox for knowing where they stand, teaming up with the team that arrived second

Considering there were 24 teams in the Euros, coming runner-up is a really amazing achievement.

But you do you.

 

[Mr.ODST]

Xbox can get fucked.

Oh here they are again acting like a twat.

Not sure what this deal entails or even means for both England or Xbox, maybe advertising on the boards around?

 

[Roufianos]

Oh here they are again acting like a twat.

Not sure what this deal entails or even means for both England or Xbox, maybe advertising on the boards around?

It's a pretty bizarre post, I just hope the guy matures when he hits puberty.

 

[Great Hair]

Because Italy partnered with Sony, just before the EUROs

W A I T A M I N U T E

... did Sony predict the winner and help Italia win the EU CUP!?
S O N Y B A T T E R I E S F O R T H E W I N

Xbox can get fucked.

c´mon man! be better

 

[mejin]

The partnership covers the men's, women's and esports teams, as well as Wembley Stadium and the St George's Park training ground. The partnership comes ahead of England's World Cup Qualifying game with Hungary this weekend.

Horrible colour to associate to soccer.

 

[AlexxKidd]

Considering there were 24 teams in the Euros, coming runner-up is a really amazing achievement.

But you do you.

 

[thicc_girls_are_teh_best]

Xbox can get fucked.

Nah, how 'bout just you, by you?

 

[kretos]

why not a big team like italy who just won the euros? what have england won in the last 50 years?

and xbox didn't win any generation, so..

 

[mckmas8808]

Because Italy partnered with Sony, just before the EUROs

Was Italy predicted to win the EUROs when Sony did this? Or did Sony get lucky?

 

[lee50_10]

Horrible colour to associate to soccer.

 

[Nemesisuuu]

So, nobody liked England at the EUROs and nobody likes Xbox - match made in heaven.

Spoiler

It's a jooookeeeeeee, don't hang me pls

 

[Negotiator101]

Horrible colour to associate to soccer.

Why? What colour is a football pitch?

 

[Elbow Identity Shallow]

When Everybody Plays, We All Win.

Well, everybody apart from England it seems.

 

[FingerBang]

Considering there were 24 teams in the Euros, coming runner-up is a really amazing achievement.

But you do you.

Don't worry, maybe it'll come home next time!

 

[sircaw]

Don't worry, maybe it'll come home next time!

i am sure it will, just need to get rid of that useless coach in Southgate.

 

[Killer8]

Both can't score an open goal so it makes sense.

 

[Batiman]

Xbox can get fucked.

Lol grow up