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Manchester United, one of the world’s biggest football clubs, has partnered with Tezos to launch the Premier League’s first Web3 fantasy football game. The game will allow fans to manage Manchester United players virtually.  The game has been developed on the Tezos blockchain and aims to enhance fan engagement through interactive collectibles.  Manchester United Launch Fantasy United  The game, called Fantasy United, has been launched for the upcoming 2024/25 season and integrates digital collectibles with a highly interactive fantasy football…

On Monday, professional football player Lionel Messi promoted a Solana-based memecoin to his 504 million Instagram followers. The Argentine player shared a link to Watercoin (WATER), propelling the token by 350%. The crypto community has expressed concern about Messi’s endorsement of the project. Global Football Stars Promote WATER Lionel Messi, one of the best players in football history, promoted a Solana project named Watercoin. The football player’s Instagram account shared an image of Messi with the project’s logo and a…

When we think of iconic sports, there is no other one like football. Football is the sport that surrounds the world and is the most watched, played and loved form of entertainment around the world. When we think about football, there are so many iconic moments to choose from and this spans back decades. Nearly every team in the world has an iconic moment and even if it isn't iconic to all of football, some moments are still iconic to…

[PRESS RELEASE – Dubai, UAE, May 3rd, 2024] Blockchain Sports, an international sports project, leverages cutting-edge technologies including IoT, AI, VR, and blockchain to innovate the global football industry. The initiative was introduced at a significant event at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, drawing an audience of over 5000 attendees. The project has garnered the support of renowned football veterans such as Kevin Kuranyi, Zico, Romario, David Trezeguet, Wesley Sneijder, and Marco Materazzi, who serve as ambassadors and curators, enhancing…

English football club Southampton has entered an agreement with cryptocurrency betting firm Sportsbet.io. The partnership will expose Southampton fans to cryptocurrency and create an engaging experience during matchdays.  Fans Based Partnership Sportsbet.io intends to take advantage of the partnership by leveraging the Premier League club's popularity. The betting firm wants to redefine fans' experience using virtual reality technology and blockchain technology.  The Covid-19 pandemic has affected Southampton fans since they cannot attend home games due to the fear of contracting…

Bitcoin’s position as a global currency continues to increase with adoption in different industries across the world.  This week, a Spanish football club became the first to pay for a footballer’s transfer with Bitcoin. Football’s First transfer with Bitcoin This historic milestone occurred this week when footballer David Barral joined Spanish third division club DUX International de Madrid. The entire transfer was performed via Bitcoin, with the club not disclosing the total amount paid. The signing of this historic contract…