FIFPro has said it is reaching out to players and their representation following protests by Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Gareth Bale over the use of their image in the FIFA 2021 video game.
FIFA’s esports tournament organisers are being urged to "step up" and "engage deeper with football’s next generation" ahead of the new season played on EA SPORTS FIFA 21.
While pandemic-related lockdowns and travel restrictions have played havoc with many sports' schedules, the enforced isolation of individuals and family groups in many leading economies appears to have created conditions in which esports can prosper all the more.
FIFA is once again drawing on its increasingly productive esport cash cow, unveiling plans today for an extension of the FIFA eChallenger Series, along with games-maker EA Sports.
Video game publisher EA Sports has delayed a celebration event designed to reveal details of Madden NFL 21 in light of the protests in the United States and across the world over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
The Canadian Premier League (CPL) has partnered with video games giant Electronic Arts (EA) to launch its first esports tournament, the eCanadian Premier League (eCPL).
Canadian show jumper Ian Millar holds the record for the most Olympic appearances by an athlete in any sport. When he competed at London 2012 at the age of 65 it was the tenth time he had competed in the Games since making his debut 30 years earlier at Munich 1972. He had won his only Olympic medal at Beijing 2008 when he was part of Canada’s team that took silver in the team jumping event. Millar won a gold medal in the Pan American Games team jumping event at Toronto 2015. He announced his retirement in 2019.
Commonwealth Games England - Media and Communications Executive - London, United Kingdom
The Media and Communications Executive will work closely with CGE’s Media and Communications Manager to support the delivery of the organisation’s communications strategy. They will assist on the delivery of CGE’s external communication through media outlets and digital platforms with an aim to share our values, athlete stories and celebrate success to inspire the nation.
The coronavirus pandemic forced a near global shutdown of sport across the world, but sports governing bodies have staged successful events despite the COVID-19 crisis. Mike Rowbottom speaks to those who have been able to do so.
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