WORLD● LOWJul 8 · Jul 8, 2026, 11:54 PM
EWC 2026 in Paris: Behind the scenes of the controversial partnership between France and Saudi Arabia in esports
Le Monde [en]
By hosting this Saudi video game tournament in Paris, with an opening ceremony on Wednesday, July 8, featuring a concert by Aya Nakamura, the Elysée is endorsing the kingdom's dominance in the sector – but not without facing criticism from the French esports community.
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