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The game boosting diversity in esports and creating role models for the next generation
Lena Güldenpfennig started to play more of FIFA the game during lockdown, eventually entering a DFB tournament and winning, catching the attention of RBLZ Gaming.
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She’s a pro soccer player and a pro esports athlete: Meet RB Leipzig’s Lena Güldenpfennig
BERLIN, GERMANY - MAY 25: Daniel Abt of Germany and Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler, Audi e-tron FE05 looks on in the Paddock during the 2019 Berlin E-Prix at Tempelhof Airport on May 25, 2019 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Oliver Hardt/Getty Images)
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Audi suspends Daniel Abt after gamer raced under Formula E driver’s name in esports event
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 17: Charles Leclerc of Monaco and Ferrari prepares to drive on the grid before the F1 Grand Prix of Brazil at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace on November 17, 2019 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Charles Coates/Getty Images)
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Ferrari star Charles Leclerc as talented at racing esports as he is at the real thing

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valorant game changers tease
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Riot Games
How Valorant is putting women at the forefront of esports 2:56
Team Liquid fan meet Rene Romann
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René Romann
How Team Liquid is helping its fans get through the pandemic 3:38
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Carsten Beier / Red Bull
Lena Güldenpfennig: The footballer balancing on pitch duties with esports 2:45
NBA 2K League tease
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The NBA 2K League is back 2:07

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STUTTGART, GERMANY - OCTOBER 10: Simone Biles of USA competes on Floor during the Women's All-Around Final on Day 7 of FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships on October 10, 2019 in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
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Gallery In pictures: Superstar gymnast Simone Biles
Park your tired old buggy in the clubhouse car park -- Danish company Garia are forging new roads for the golf cart.
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Gallery These ultra-luxury golf cars could be coming to a road near you

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