AC Milan enters eSports joining forces with QLASH

Former Italian and European champions AC Milan joins forces with one of the top Italian eSport teams QLASH. Under the new partnership a new eSports team will be formed, the AC Milan QLASH, which will be competing across both football simulation and wider Esports where the competitive scene has been growing exponentially in recent years, especially with the introduction of Esports counterparts of national championships.

AC Milan signed two of the biggest eSport stars, Diego Campagnani and Fabio Denuzzo, which will represent the new Rossoneri club. Both of them will be participating in the eSerie A TIM 2020/2021 championship as well as in the other official FIFA21 competitions, such as FIFA Global Series and FIFA Club World Cup. 

Diego “QLASH Crazy” Campagnani finished as #1 ranked in the world for Playstation the FIFA20 season, while Fabio “QLASH Denuzzo” Denuzzo is a famous Italian gamer competing on the Xbox console.

AC Milan’s Chief Revenue Officer Casper Stylsvig confirmed: “We’re happy to announce this brand-new partnership with QLASH. This agreement is another important step in our Club’s modernization and innovation path. We are sure it will be an exciting and incredible experience, both for us and for our fans around the world, and we’re delighted to be embarking on this new adventure in the world of Esports in partnership with a leading company like QLASH.”

QLASH co-founder and CEO Luca Pagano added on the new partnership: “For traditional companies that have the courage to adjust and embrace innovation, Esports can represent a huge growth opportunity. We are thrilled and proud that AC Milan decided to pick QLASH as their Esports arm, not just for operation, but also at brand and commercial levels. AC MILAN QLASH is a true, deep, and effective partnership. For sponsors that want to invest in the future, without neglecting the present or their traditions, together we will be able to offer the best of both worlds.”