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Sorare, a fantasy football game where fans can trade official blockchain cards, and Spanish and German giants Atlético Madrid, Valencia CF and Schalke 04 have signed a landmark agreement to bring the benefits of blockchain gaming to football fans.
In total, the company has already signed licencing agreements with over 30 football clubs from all over Europe.
For decades, Football fans have traditionally collected and played with physical players cards, but when it comes to the digital world, this has never been possible.
Founded in 2018 and based in Paris, France, Sorare is a fantasy soccer game based on blockchain technology where football fans and club fans can acquire, collect official blockchain cards about soccer players from the biggest clubs.
Managers compose teams of 5 blockchain cards to compete in Fantasy Football Leagues to earn prizes and unlock achievements and get ranked based on the performance of their players on the pitch, and bonus points related to the power of their blockchain cards.
“Sorare’s innovation and expertise make them a perfect partner to introduce this ground-breaking game and what we believe will become coveted digital collectibles for Atlético Madrid fans around the world. With already 30 football clubs officially licensed, Sorare is clearly leading the way in this new market,” said Susana Martínez, Atlético Madrid Head of Licencing.
“We are very proud to have signed these agreements with Spanish and German heavyweights, and we thank them for their trust in Sorare. We see this as a game-changing announcement for the blockchain gaming and the football industry. Today’s announcement marks a new step in our vision to create a global open gaming ecosystem,” added Nicolas Julia, Sorare Co-founder and CEO.
