Gamers Season to Host FIFAe Tournaments in Riyadh with Prizes Worth $3 Million

The Saudi Esports Federation (SEF) has announced the dates and details for the FIFAe tournaments
The Saudi Esports Federation (SEF) has announced the dates and details for the FIFAe tournaments
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Gamers Season to Host FIFAe Tournaments in Riyadh with Prizes Worth $3 Million

The Saudi Esports Federation (SEF) has announced the dates and details for the FIFAe tournaments
The Saudi Esports Federation (SEF) has announced the dates and details for the FIFAe tournaments

The Saudi Esports Federation (SEF) has announced the dates and details for the FIFAe tournaments, which will take place from July 6 to 19.

These tournaments are part of the "Gamers Season: Land of Champions" event, now in its second edition, and will be held at Boulevard Riyadh City.

With a total prize pool of USD3 million, this collaboration with FIFAe Finals 2023 aims to provide a significant platform for the global growth of Esports football within the largest gaming and esports event in the world.

The FIFAe 2023 Finals will feature three prestigious competitions: the FIFAe Club World Cup 2023™, the FIFAe Nations Cup 2023™, and the FIFAe World Cup 2023™.

Over the course of two weeks, fans of EA Sports™ FIFA23 will witness an exhilarating and unique atmosphere as elite players and teams from around the world compete for the championship title and a share of the USD3 million prize pool, a substantial increase from the previous year's USD1.2 million.

The competitions will commence with the FIFA Club World Cup 2023™ from July 6 to 9, followed by the FIFA Nations Cup 2023™ from July 11 to 14, and will culminate with the FIFA World Cup 2023™ from July 16 to 19.

All these competitions will be broadcasted live on FIFAe channels, allowing fans to engage and enjoy the thrilling matches.



Fernandez Thriving at Chelsea after Getting to Grips with Maresca’s Positional Demands

Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Brentford - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - December 15, 2024 Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez applauds fans after the match. (Action Images via Reuters)
Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Brentford - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - December 15, 2024 Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez applauds fans after the match. (Action Images via Reuters)
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Fernandez Thriving at Chelsea after Getting to Grips with Maresca’s Positional Demands

Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Brentford - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - December 15, 2024 Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez applauds fans after the match. (Action Images via Reuters)
Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Brentford - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - December 15, 2024 Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez applauds fans after the match. (Action Images via Reuters)

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez struggled to live up to his hefty price tag following his arrival at the club in January last year but the Argentine says his recent upturn in form is down to developing a good understanding with coach Enzo Maresca.

Fernandez, who cost Chelsea 106 million pounds ($132 million), started six of their first seven league matches this season but failed to impress and was dropped to the bench in place of Romeo Lavia.

However, since his return to the side last month Fernandez has looked revitalized, bagging three goals and four assists in seven Premier League games and helping Chelsea climb to second.

"I learned the position in which I had to play, over time I got the idea of what the coach wanted," Fernandez told ESPN in an interview published on Monday.

"He (Maresca) explained to me what he wanted and I was getting the concept, reading the games. There is still a long way to go.

"On a personal level I have been feeling very good. The team has shown a very strong character, always working and with humility and showing that great things can be achieved. There is still a long way to go."

Chelsea next host London rivals Fulham on Thursday before travelling to face Ipswich Town on Dec. 30.