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​Barcelona renews with digital entertainment company Konami

Barcelona and digital entertainment company Konami have renewed their global partnership agreement through 2023, reports, www.sportspromedia.com/.

The announcement of the extended agreement coincides with the unveiling of one of Konami's biggest title releases, the annual Pro Evolution Soccer (PES) series. The game will be renamed eFootball PES 2020 and will feature Barcelona's captain and star player Lionel Messi on the front cover.

Furthermore, the game developer will be releasing a special Barcelona edition of the game at the club's shop in its home stadium, the Camp Nou. Fans can also vote to decide on the cover.

The renewed arrangement also sees Konami become the club's official esports soccer video gaming partner, with collaborations planned at future events.

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