The second regional esports competition Battle4Split combines esports and humanitarian spirit. After the CS:GO and League of Legends LAN finals held in Split, it's time for a digital football treat. As part of this year's Battle of Split, on May 26-27, the Mall of Split will host a competition in the most popular digital version of football – FIFA 18, which also has a humanitarian note.

Thanks to the Split-Dalmatia County (ICT County), which has recognized esports as a modern sports and entertainment content and wants to contribute to the development of it in the local community, the humanitarian FIFA 18 competition ICT4KIDS will be held as part of the event. In the Mall of Split, on May 27, local companies will fight with the aim of raising funds for socially disadvantaged children. All registration fees in the form of a donation will be donated to the Maestral Children's Home. The Maestral Children's Home is a social welfare institution that takes care of children and young adults without parents or adequate parental care, and offers them care, care, learning, support and a quality relationship. All companies from the IT, gaming, tech and communications industries are invited to support this action with their participation. Companies can register their players via the link https://goo.gl/BdaWfn.

Who is the best digital footballer?

In addition to the humanitarian FIFA 18 competition of ICT companies, there will also be a two-day FIFA 18 competition in which all interested console players can participate. Participation is free, and they can join the fight for a cash prize by filling out the application form on the https://goo.gl/forms/BVAR1YyC6u2mQQjw1.

NK Rudeš won Split!

As currently the fastest growing global industry, esports has attracted the attention of numerous global brands, as well as football clubs that have founded professional esports teams and signed professional contracts with esports players. The recently founded esports team of NK Rudeš won the title of CS:GO champion at this year's Battle4Split, and some other football and basketball local clubs have announced their entry into esports. Whether Hajduk and Dinamo will join Rudeš, we could find out very soon.

All detailed information about participation in the tournament, registration and free tickets can be found on the www.battleforsplit.com website.

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