Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have been dominating the soccer world for years. It seems their competitive energies appear to be making an impact in the digital arena. In an unexpected development, hours after the Argentinian superstar took his baby steps into the Esports world, Ronaldo’s ex-teammate David de Gea sneakily invited the Portuguese veteran to invest in Rebels Gaming.

Over the years, a lot of revered names from the sports universe have ventured into the Esports arena. While one titan of the beautiful game has arrived, the anticipation for the other one widely remains.

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On Tuesday evening, the Esports universe received an unexpected announcement that would have left them pleasantly surprised. Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi was venturing into the world of Esports as a co-owner of KRU Esports alongside his close friend, Sergio Aguero. The news was revealed by the former Manchester City star on his social media handle.

Aguero posted a 3-minute video in which he unveiled Messi as the co-owner of his Esports team. While the Esports world is already in the process of digesting La Pulga’s news, they were dealt with another shocking development. After Aguero posted this video, it caught the eye of Manchester United icon David de Gea.

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Interestingly, the Spaniard wrote a comment saying, “Voy llamando a @Cristiano @RebelsGaming,” which translates to, “I’m calling @Cristiano @RebelsGaming.” In a unique turn of events, after seeing Messi join the ranks, De Gea has now urged the Argentine’s long-term rival, Cristiano Ronaldo, to join his Esports team, Rebels Gaming.

Certainly, the presence of such revered soccer names would be nothing short of extraordinary for Esports. Nevertheless, the fanbases of both sports are eager for the Portuguese soccer veteran’s response. Meanwhile, let’s dive deeper to learn more about Messi and his new venture.

Everything to know about Lionel Messi and KRU Esports

KRU Esports is the brainchild of Sergio Kun Aguero and was established in late 2020. Since then, they’ve established teams that actively compete in renowned Esports titles such as Rocket League, FIFA, League of Legends, and Valorant. Aguero’s teams have earned a prestigious status as top-tier competitors within the industry.

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Now, the Latin American company is set to have two owners, with Messi being the latest one. Aguero had some heartwarming words while sharing the ownership news. He said, “I am happy to share a club with Leo, of course now in a new stage and with other challenges. It is an honor that he is part of KRU. He is the best footballer in history, and also a great friend.”

After venturing into so many industries as an investor cum businessman, do you think that Cristiano Ronaldo will enter the Esports arena?

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