Beckham invests in esports with London-based start-up Guild


FILE PHOTO: Former soccer player and MLS team owner David Beckham speaks during an interview in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., February 26, 2020. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri

LONDON (Reuters) - Former England soccer captain David Beckham is moving into the virtual world as co-owner of London-based start-up Guild Esports.

Guild said in a statement on Thursday that it will launch player academies and run teams in various esports arenas including Rocket League, EA Sports, FIFA and Fortnite.

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