Matchday, a Web3 gaming startup that holds the official license from FIFA and the FIFPRO players association, has gained the support of Lionel Messi<\/a>, who is widely considered the greatest soccer player of all time. Additionally, Messi\u2019s venture capital firm, Play Time, is investing in the $21 million seed fund, indicating his confidence in the startup\u2019s potential.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Lionel Messi-backed Matchday<\/a> is developing a suite of games that cater to casual gamers. Matchday Squad is its primary focus. This game involves players competing against each other using player cards. Further, players can trade or purchase card NFTs to enhance their squad. The gaming platform already has high-profile ambassadors in Lionel Messi and Spanish soccer star Alexia Putellas.<\/span><\/p>\n Matchday\u2019s Chief Gaming Officer, Sebastien de Halleux has previously produced hit games like FIFA and Madden NFL. He emphasizes accessibility and simplicity in the company\u2019s focus. He also believes that true ownership is critical to providing new and exciting gaming experiences, emphasizing the importance of bringing in hundreds of millions of fans to the game without requiring knowledge of Web3.<\/span><\/p>\n Prior to his involvement with Matchday, Lionel Messi had already dabbled in the world of Web3<\/a>, having minted NFTs with Eternity Chain<\/a>. Additionally, he also serves as a brand ambassador for NFT fantasy soccer behemoth Sorare<\/a>. Now, Messi is a significant investor in Matchday, which presents itself as having the potential to shake up the mobile gaming industry.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/jEIAouQ6wTSpo6mWEYjRRG96Dm9GYf2KiVJlwDhJ.jpg.webp)
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Image Credit: NFTCalendar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nLionel Messi\u2019s Matchday: Gaming for Casual Fans<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
Messi\u2019s Journey in Web3 Gaming Industry<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
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