Old Video of Messi Dunking on KSI and Arsenal Resurfaces After Prime Becomes the Official Drinks Partner of FC Barcelona

Published 07/01/2023, 4:12 PM EDT

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An old clip featuring Lionel Messi‘s football skills has emerged, bringing back memories for supporters of FC Barcelona’s victory over KSI and his favorite Arsenal. The current collaboration between FC Barcelona and Prime, a popular beverage company owned by KSI and Logan Paul, has increased the significance of this newly uncovered clip.

Let’s go into the specifics of this fascinating tale that combines entrepreneurship, gaming, and sports.

A Memorable Encounter on the Football Pitch

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The pivotal match between FC Barcelona and Arsenal in the 2016 UEFA Champions League round of 16 is the source of the viral video. Barcelona proved their supremacy in an exciting match at the Emirates Stadium by winning 2-0 with ease. Notably, Messi demonstrated his great brilliance by scoring two spectacular goals, highlighting the stark disparity in skill levels between the teams that day.

The victim of Messi and his Barcelona colleagues’ captivating performance was KSI, a well-known YouTuber and ardent Arsenal supporter.

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Prime Hydration and its Meteoric Rise

Moving forward to the present, KSI and Logan Paul’s beverage company, Prime Hydration, has had remarkable success since its launch in early 2022. Prime has quickly established its market presence through strategic sponsorships in a range of sports, such as a deal with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Arsenal FC. The company has achieved notoriety for being the first YouTuber brand to appear in a Super Bowl commercial and even making cameos in WWE alongside Logan Paul.

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An important new breakthrough for the company is that Prime just was named the official hydration sponsor of FC Barcelona. The relationship, which replaced Gatorade as the club’s previous hydration sponsor, was formally revealed on July 1. It strengthened Prime’s position in the football business. The men’s, women’s, and youth football teams of FC Barcelona will all have prominent displays of Prime’s products throughout games, practices, and even in the locker rooms. According to KSI and Logan, this partnership represents a common dedication to well-being overall, performance, and recuperation.

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Sports fans, gamers, and followers of the YouTuber duo are all abuzz at the resurrection of the old video documenting Messi’s brilliance versus Arsenal and Prime’s recent sponsorship agreement with FC Barcelona. The seamless fusion between traditional football and the internet world is evidence of how sports and entertainment are always changing. The development of Prime Hydration into a multi-million dollar company illustrates the enormous potential and effect of influencers in the current business environment. Fans anxiously anticipate what lies ahead for this creative brand and its exceptional co-owners, KSI and Logan Paul, as Prime continues to expand and push boundaries.

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Nilendu Brahma

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Nilendu Brahma is an eSports Content Writer at EssentiallySports, bringing his passion for gaming and sports journalism to the forefront. With a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, Nilendu combines his love for writing with his expertise in eSports. As a die-hard Barcelona fan and a cricket fanatic, he understands the pulse of sports enthusiasts.
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