The lockdowns imposed by Covid-19 during 2020 have given rise to a lot of focus and discussion on eSports, which has become a significant element in the global sports industry.
In this piece we scratch the surface by deliberately looking only at the football side of eSports (an in-depth piece on the broader eSports sector is planned for early 2021) and take a look at the steps taken by the clubs of the Big 5 football leagues on the development of teams, talent and social media presence.