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[paradise_circus]

I don't understand how one of the biggest sports clubs in the world is in a bidding war with an e-sports org.

The only team I feel like it could be is Luminosity since there hasn't been any meaningful tournaments to warrant a bidding war. LG has Seagull who has become one of the more popular streamers so that exposure would be worth it

e-sports is gaining a huge amount of audience and manu wants to sell more overpriced jerseys.

 

[Audioboxer]

SKY Sources: It was between this or Pogba but Mourinho really likes Overwatch #SSNHQ

lol

/wouldn'tbesurprised

Although replace Mou with Ed Woodward. That guy handles transfers like a pr.... Not like a pro.

 

[Subpar Spatula]

Kinda weird. I don't really see this game taking off as a big e-sport but I guess having a team like fnatic might help?

It's probably much cheaper to get into than LoL which has many more regulations.

 

[Baleoce]

My mind is blown purely from the headline. The first thing that springs to mind is, sponsoring by these teams-turned global franchises is amazing, and it's funny how these things come around. I'd love to see actual e-sports tournaments being held at the likes of Old Trafford.

 

[Infernostew]

The team will leave for Real Madrid anyway.

Then get booed as they leave the arena.

 

[spekkeh]

We move into interesting times. Interesting times indeed.

 

[Askherserenity]

"Manchester United in bidding war with Fnatic over Overwatch team"

What a time to be alive.

This is the best. So nuts.

 

[Tempy]

Remember when football clubs ran open wheel racing cars? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superleague_Formula

 

[Zee-Row]

Great now the Glazers are ignoring the Bucs over a video game team.

 

[BraXzy]

That's pretty crazy.

Do we know which team?

 

[RiggyRob]

Pure gold.

Shlacke, David Cameron FC and now Manchester United - I guess eSports is getting legit.

 

[Vostro]

I mainly watch CSGO competitive scene but that's insane that the biggest football club in the world is interested in buying an Overwatch team. It shows that esports keeps on growing and they want to be part of it.

 

[FStop7]

There's some kind of a private school in my office building. I saw one of the students had on a Team Liquid jersey. It looked a lot like a soccer jersey. I really wanted to ask him if he was wearing it because he was connected to the team or just a fan. Because if he's only a fan and things are progressing to the point where high schoolers in the USA are wearing e-sports team jerseys then it's time to start investing.

 

[GeordieMark]

The horror of videogame fans, crossed with football fans. I'm both and it still scares me.

 

[Audioboxer]

The horror of videogame fans, crossed with football fans. I'm both and it still scares me.

Crazy videogame fans and crazy football fans basically just = YT comments section. So yeah it is scary.

 

[The 18th Letter]

e-sports is gaining a huge amount of audience and manu wants to sell more overpriced jerseys.

I know esports is getting big. What I meant was how does Fnatic have the money to even be in a bidding war with Manchester United

 

[GeordieMark]

Crazy videogame fans and crazy football fans basically just = YT comments section. So yeah it is scary.

I'm concerned about nerd firms wearing Burberry fighting in the streets, instead of on the Internet.

 

[Audioboxer]

I'm concerned about nerd firms wearing Burberry fighting in the streets, instead of on the Internet.

lol.

I'm a United fan and yeah this team has tons of seriously toxic and idiotic fans. Probably some of the worst in the league.

 

[paradise_circus]

I know esports is getting big. What I meant was how does Fnatic have the money to even be in a bidding war with Manchester United

oh, I guess Manchester's bid is not even so high considering there size and reputation.