Diogo Jota of Liverpool made a big impression on Sunday at the ongoing Esports World Cup in Riyadh.

.The competition, known as the biggest gaming and esports festival in the world, will take place in Boulevard Riyadh City till August 25.Jota described what he witnessed on Sunday as “a truly amazing experience,” and he was ecstatic. The Portuguese striker, who was last saw at Euro 2024, met with Team Falcons esport players from Saudi Arabia and talked about his experiences playing video games and participating in esports.

Jota, a passionate gamer, has invested in Galaxy Racer, a global esports organization.

On the FIFA 21 Champions Leaderboard, he was at the top. During the C/O/V/I/D-19 pandemic, he was invited to a number of Premier League FIFA matches as a Twitch streamer.

In addition, he established Diogo Jota Esports, which later changed its name to Luna Galaxy and is currently known as Galaxy Racer.

“It is a truly amazing experience to be here at the first Esports World Cup,” Jota stated. The planning and scope of this event significantly surpassed my expectations. Even before I formed my own team, I had faith in the potential of esport, and EWC demonstrates how quickly this scene is expanding. Esports require this kind of infrastructure and financing in order to expand and draw in more viewers.I’m eager to watch EWC develop and push the boundaries of competitive gaming.

The world’s best teams and individuals compete against each other in 22 global leagues and 21 elite games during the eight-week event, which has a unique cross-game style.

The SEF (Saudi Esports Federation) Arena in Boulevard Riyadh City, which can accommodate more than 8,000 people, will host the event. It is believed that the $60 million prize fund for the event is the biggest in esports history.