FIFAe has announced two significant partnerships aimed at revolutionizing the landscape of digital football. The first partnership is with Sports Interactive to find the inaugural FIFAe World Champion of Football Manager, while the second is with Rocket League to host the first-ever FIFAe World Cup featuring the popular vehicular soccer game.
FIFAe World Champion of Football Manager
Sports Interactive and FIFAe have joined forces to launch a competition aimed at crowning the first-ever FIFAe World Champion of Football Manager. This collaboration is set to bridge the gap between digital and traditional football, celebrating the tactical prowess of esports coaches globally.
In the inaugural year, selected member associations will be invited to participate in the final event. These invitations will be based on eligibility and the number of players per nation, ensuring a fair and representative competition across the globe.
The final event will take place from August 29 to September 1, 2024, and will feature the finest Football Manager 2024 players competing for a prize pool of USD 100,000.
Legendary football manager Arsène Wenger, who currently serves as the Chief of Global Football Development at FIFA, has been appointed as the ambassador for this esports event.