FA set to launch first esports national team called call the eLions with trials in March for the FIFA eNations Cup The FA and esports company ESL will host online qualifiers before the live finals The tournament is open to all FIFA 19 players aged over 16 on PS4 or Xbox One The inaugural eNations Cup is an exhibition event for member associations
By Reuters Reporter
Published: 17:21 GMT, 2 March 2019 | Updated: 17:21 GMT, 2 March 2019
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The English Football Association (FA) will launch its first esports national team, known as the eLions, with trials this month to pick players for the FIFA eNations Cup in April and beyond, the governing body said.
The FA and esports company ESL will host online qualifiers before the live finals in London on March 14, with the tournament open to all FIFA 19 players on PS4 or Xbox One, based in England and