World Cup Champion Lionel Messi Partners With Agüero To Own Krü Esports

Zinger Key Points
  • Lionel Messi joins Krü Esports led by Sergio Kun Agüero, who announces it via Twitch.
  • Krü is an emerging Latin American esports team with notable Valorant success and plans to enter Counter-Strike 2.

Renowned football player and World Cup champion Lionel Messi joined forces with Krü Esports, an esports team led by Sergio Kun Agüero.

This announcement was made by Agüero on his Twitch channel, following recent speculations about organizational changes.

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"I've reached my limit. So... I have to tell you that I'm no longer the owner of Krü," the former Manchester City forward teased in the clip uploaded on social media.

But he continued, "Why I'm not the owner of Krü? Because now, we are two."

The video then showed Messi behind a PC and wearing gamer headphones: "OK, let's play," the greatest soccer player of all time said with a huge smile.

Founded in October 2020, Krü Esports swiftly gained a substantial following, establishing itself as a prominent esports team in the Latin American region.

Currently, the organization fields both male and female Valorant teams and boasts a competitive Rocket League squad. Anticipation surrounds the possibility of Krü's entry into Counter-Strike 2, following previous ventures in FIFA and a brief stint in League of Legends.

Krü Esports has achieved regional and global acclaim, notably due to its successful Valorant project, with participation in the VCT America representing Latin America alongside the Leviatán team.

Agüero entered the world of video games streaming on Twitch during the COVID-19 pandemic, attracting a growing audience with his charisma.

Besides Krü Esports, Agüero continues to stream, particularly offering live reactions to football matches, and is an active participant in the King's League, a unique football league led by Gerard Piqué in which streamers act as club presidents.

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