The Esports World Cup continues its two-month marathon. Although most of the competitions have already taken place, the organizers are still trying to find new ways to attract viewers. One of these strategies involves Brazilian footballer Neymar Jr.

The organizers of the Esports World Cup announced that the superstar will participate in show matches for three games: Counter-Strike 2, Rocket League, and Tekken 8. It's expected that these show matches will also feature professional esports players, media personalities from the esports world, and other special guests. The exact format and lineup have yet to be revealed, but we do know that the first of these show matches is scheduled for August 20th.

There's no surprise in seeing Neymar play CS2 and Rocket League. Neymar is well-known for his love of Valve's shooter and he's a passionate fan of FURIA. Rocket League, being a variation on football, is also a natural fit. It will be interesting to see Neymar playing Tekken, as fighting games are known for having the highest skill entry. In any case, we won't have to wait long to find out.

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