Guild Esports, known for its association with football legend David Beckham, has come under the control of DCB Sports LLC. The American company purchased the club for £100,000 and took on liabilities of over £2 million.
This deal is noteworthy because, in 2020, the organization became the first esports club to list its shares on the London Stock Exchange, raising £20 million at the time. However, despite initial successes, the club faced financial challenges that eventually led to the sale.
History of Guild Esports in CS2
A key milestone for Guild Esports was the signing of the Bad News Eagles roster in November 2023, a team that was self-managed at the time. Despite their high potential, this lineup could not achieve significant success in major tournaments. In May 2024, the organization ceased cooperation with the players, marking another setback in their esports standing.
Key Players and Their Future
Under the banner of Guild Eagles played
Currently, juanflatroo and sinnopsyy play for Into the Breach, while rigoN has moved to BIG. SENER1 is now playing for DRILLAS in United21 Season 21, either as a stand-in or a permanent player, it's unclear, but he hints at a future team on X. The fate of gxx- and coach Devilwalk remains unknown.
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— SENER1 (@SENER1CSGO) October 15, 2024
Results and Significant Achievements
Throughout its existence under the Guild Esports tag, the team did not achieve significant heights. Among their most notable results were first place at RES Adriatic League Season 3 with a prize of $4,672 and third place at CCT Season 1 Online Finals #5 with a prize of $25,000, where they lost to team Aurora. These results were the only successes for the roster.
Significance of the Deal for the Future of Esports
The transition of Guild Esports under the control of American company DCB Sports LLC highlights the globalization of esports and the growing interest of investors in this market. The question remains: can the new ownership team take the organization to a new level?
Source: esportsinsider
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