Lionel Messi joins KRÜ Esports as part-owner

Footballing great Lionel Messi has been revealed as a co-owner of Sergio Agüero’s esports organisation, KRÜ Esports. 

KRÜ Esports was founded in 2020 by Agüero, a teammate of Messi’s in the Argentina national team set-up, with the aim of combining traditional and virtual sports.

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The Inter Miami CF forward’s investment into KRÜ Esports marks his foray into the world of esports. The organisation currently has teams in Rocket League, VALORANT and League of Legends (LoL) among others. 

The announcement was made by Agüero, KRÜ Esports’ CEO, via a short message on social media. 

Sergio Agüero, CEO of KRÜ Esports, commented:“I am happy to share a club with Leo [Messi], of course now in a new stage and with other challenges. It is an honour that you are part of KRÜ. He is the best footballer in history, and also a great friend. His presence is relevant because he projects values such as perseverance, humility and resilience. He is a figure that inspires everyone and will be a great contribution to the scene in general.“