Football Club Barcelona (FC Barcelona) has announced a furthering of their partnership with eFootball and Konami, the developers of the popular video game series Pro Evolution Soccer, for the upcoming season. This partnership is said to last for an additional two seasons to ensure that the FCB brand is able to reach even more fans from all around the world, in a noticeable expansion of its own digital network.
The partnership will see the incorporation of the FC Barcelona brand into the game, and will give access to a variety of various content including specially created styles and FC Barcelona player images. Fans of the famous Catalan football club will be able to play with their favourite teams and test their skill levels against owners of Pro Evolution Soccer. Through the specialist online mode, fans and Konami users can participate in tournaments as well as exclusive club functions which will be fully integrated into the game.
Among the content available to fans will be improved club stadiums, new player models, and the famous Camp Nou stadium. Additionally, the new partnership will see FC Barcelona become prominently featured throughout the online events such as the eFootball.Open and eFootball.Pro.
The club’s participation in the eFootball.Pro team competition will mark the first time that a major European club has participated in a Pro Evolution Soccer competition. This will make barca the first team to compete in a Pro Evolution Soccer tournament, as they will make their debut in the League of Legends Professional League (LPL) competition later this year.
On the eFootball.Pro team page, fans can find updates and information on the team’s performance, including detailed results, standings, and highlights from each event. Fans can also connect with the team and follow their progress online through a variety of social media platforms.
The announcement of the partnership reaffirms FC Barcelona’s commitment to utilizing technology to expand its reach. This partnership is expected to further engage the club’s global fanbase and continue the club’s tradition of participating in digital initiatives at the forefront of world football.