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Frank Weber Responsible for Olympics at Esports World Cup Foundation
Frank Weber is Director Corporate Marketing & Olympics at the Esports World Cup Foundation © GamesMarkt archive/Jacek Prondzynski (trophy)
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Frank Weber Responsible for Olympics at Esports World Cup Foundation

The German manager Frank Weber has been responsible for the Esports World Cup Foundation as Director Corporate Marketing & Olympics since September. His title raises the question of how closely the World Esports Cup will be linked to the Olympic Esports Games, which are planned for the first time in
By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Eintracht Spandau is Primarily Positioning itself as a Streamer Team
Christian Baltes, Co-CEO Director, and Kevin Westphal, Esports Lead at Eintracht Spandau (from left) © Screenshot
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Eintracht Spandau is Primarily Positioning itself as a Streamer Team

Despite sporting success, the esports organization Eintracht Spandau has not had a single economically successful year so far. Therefore, the costs for sporting operations and infrastructure are being cut. However, the entertainment value is not to be compromised. Despite the cost cutting that have now been announced, every single team
By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Intel Extreme Masters Returns to Cologne in 2025, Moving Further Away From gamescom
Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) Cologne 2024: 39,000 visitors came to the Lanxess Arena over the weekend, while 1,050,000 viewers (according to esportscharts.com) watched the live stream from around the world. This made the IEM Cologne 2024 the most watched ESL Pro Tour event of the year. Team Vitality won the Grand Final. © ESL Faceit Group
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Intel Extreme Masters Returns to Cologne in 2025, Moving Further Away From gamescom

The Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) Cologne will take place at a greater distance from gamescom in 2025. In addition, the ESL Faceit Group has announced a financial contribution of over $22m to the Counter-Strike ecosystem in 2025 and 2026. ESL Faceit Group (EFG) has announced details of the ESL Pro
By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Esports Cooperation Agreement Between FIFA and Konami
Koji Kobayashi, Senior Executive Officer, Konami Digital Entertainment and Romy Gai, Chief Business Officer at FIFA © Konami Digital Entertainment and FIFA
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Esports Cooperation Agreement Between FIFA and Konami

Konami Digital Entertainment and FIFA have announced an esports collaboration. Two FIFAe World Cups will take place on mobile and console later this year. The matches will be played in eFootball. Among the member associations taking part in the first FIFAe World Cup are many big names, but not Germany,
By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
UAE are Making Claims in the Global Esport With Own League
Emirates E-Sports Federation & ITW Universe unveil E-Gaming League (EGL), launching March 2025 © ITW Consulting DMCC
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UAE are Making Claims in the Global Esport With Own League

With the United Arab Emirates, a second financially strong Arab country, has laid claim to a leading role in esports. In 2025, a franchise league called E-Gaming League (EGL) inspired by NBA and Premier League will start. With EGL's announcement, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has made it
By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Call for Non-Profit Status for Esports From Three Associations
Christopher Flato, board member of the ESBD. © Flato ESBD
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Call for Non-Profit Status for Esports From Three Associations

The German eSports Association (ESBD), game - the German Games Industry Association and the North Rhine-Westphalian Sports Association have joined forces to appeal to politicians to finally recognise the non-profit status of esports. On Monday, the German eSports Association (eSport-Bund Deutschland e.V. - ESBD), game - the German Games
By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
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