Serie A: AS Roma launch a FIFA eSports team, in partnership with Fnatic

AS Roma (Serie A TIM) has launched an eSports by recruiting three professional players for the FIFA 17 game, said club on 14/02/2017. Aman "AMAN" Seddiqi (USA), Nicolò "NHI" Mirra (ITA) and Sam "POACHER" Carmody (ENG) are the three players of the Roma eSports team, and the team will be managed by Colin Johnson (USA).

The creation of the eSports section of AS Roma is in collaboration with Fnatic, a professional organisation for electronic sports. Fnatic will offer "support for training, events and provide all eSports-related logistical knowledge to nurture the club’s players," stated AS Roma.

"As one of the most digitally-connected sports teams in the world, we've strived to create an organisation at Roma that engages our fans through all digital channels. With the tremendous growth of eSports and continued attention placed on games like FIFA, we've partnered with Fnatic, the world’s leading eSports organisation, to launch our eSports team. This joint venture will enable us to start building a strong legacy in eSports and engage our fans in exciting new ways," said James Pallotta…