Matchday, a Web3 gaming startup that holds the official license from FIFA and the FIFPRO players association, has gained the support of Lionel Messi, who is widely considered the greatest soccer player of all time. Additionally, Messi’s venture capital firm, Play Time, is investing in the $21 million seed fund, indicating his confidence in the startup’s potential.
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Lionel Messi’s Matchday: Gaming for Casual Fans
Lionel Messi-backed Matchday is developing a suite of games that cater to casual gamers. Matchday Squad is its primary focus. This game involves players competing against each other using player cards. Further, players can trade or purchase card NFTs to enhance their squad. The gaming platform already has high-profile ambassadors in Lionel Messi and Spanish soccer star Alexia Putellas.
Matchday’s Chief Gaming Officer, Sebastien de Halleux has previously produced hit games like FIFA and Madden NFL. He emphasizes accessibility and simplicity in the company’s focus. He also believes that true ownership is critical to providing new and exciting gaming experiences, emphasizing the importance of bringing in hundreds of millions of fans to the game without requiring knowledge of Web3.
Messi’s Journey in Web3 Gaming Industry
Prior to his involvement with Matchday, Lionel Messi had already dabbled in the world of Web3, having minted NFTs with Eternity Chain. Additionally, he also serves as a brand ambassador for NFT fantasy soccer behemoth Sorare. Now, Messi is a significant investor in Matchday, which presents itself as having the potential to shake up the mobile gaming industry.
Messi’s Matchday Set to Release in Q2 2023
Matchday now counts on the support from high-profile investors like Lionel Messi and expertise from industry veterans like de Halleux and Ko. The gaming startup places emphasis on accessibility and true ownership. Therefore, it may have the potential to offer a fresh and exciting gaming experience for casual gamers worldwide. Matchday’s first game is slated for release in Q2 of this year.
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