On June 4th, 2020, Spanish soccer player Gerard Piqué launched Twitch Soccer League (TSL), a live streaming soccer tournament featuring the best skillful gamers in the world. Following a series of thrilling and action-packed matches, the tournament culminated in an unforgettable championship game between the two best teams, El Barrio and team9. With over 92,500 people in attendance online and in the sports arena, El Barrio emerged as crowned champions.
The event, broadcasted on Twitch, was co-executed by Piqué and his media company, Kosmos. It featured eight of the best pro-gamers from across the world going head-to-head in two tournaments, the Super Cup and the European Elite League. Season 1 of the TSL began with the Super Cup, an elimination tournament where teams competed for the chance to play in the European Elite League. After an intense week of competition, which was witnessed by over 11 million viewers, El Barrio and team9 qualified for the final.
The much-anticipated championship game was held in Madrid, Spain and was broadcasted live on Twitch and ESPN. In this match, El Barrio managed to hold off team9 with a score of 3-1. The match was a spectacle of thrilling gameplay that kept both the audience inside the sports arena and people enjoying the match at home on the edge of their seats.
Following their victorious performance, El Barrio claimed the title of TSL champions and each of its players will be awarded a prize of 30,000 euros for their efforts. The tournament was well received by the gaming community, with the main goal of bringing e-sports to the masses.
Furthermore, Gerard Piqué has succeeded in creating an esports league with the best pro-gamers from all around the world. The unpredictable and amazing gameplay witnessed in the TSL’s championship match is a reflection of the fact that the world of modern sports is evolving and more and more people are taking to gaming platforms to show off their talents. The TSL has made its mark in the gaming industry and it has showcased the great potential of e-sports as a viable form of entertainment.