{"id":44918,"date":"2023-08-05T16:50:46","date_gmt":"2023-08-05T20:50:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ifintechworld.com\/markets\/crypto\/ukraines-game4ukraine-soccer-match-utilizes-metaverse-for-fundraising\/"},"modified":"2023-08-05T16:50:48","modified_gmt":"2023-08-05T20:50:48","slug":"ukraines-game4ukraine-soccer-match-utilizes-metaverse-for-fundraising","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ifintechworld.com\/?p=44918","title":{"rendered":"Ukraine’s Game4Ukraine Soccer Match Utilizes Metaverse for Fundraising"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Besides the real-world event, Game4Ukraine<\/strong>, a charity soccer match announced by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, will also be played at a virtual stadium for the metaverse visitors – featuring exclusive perks.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The celebrity match will take place on August 5 at Chelsea\u2019s Stamford Bridge<\/strong> in London.<\/p>\n

“This match will be like your Panini sticker album coming to life,” said the website, referring to the first company to release a collectable football sticker in the 1960s.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The match will be screened in the UK, broadcast worldwide, and there will be an “official metaverse watch party,” produced by metaverse technology startup Improbable<\/strong> and content provider Global Fan Network<\/strong> (GFN).<\/p>\n

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The metaverse event, hosted by GFN CEO Robbie Lyle, will start at 5:45 pm BST with an exploration of “a brand new unique stadium.” The game will begin in this virtual stadium 15 minutes later.<\/p>\n

The event will include a metaverse-exclusive halftime show and “special” interviews.<\/p>\n

According to the press release, attendees from all over the world will be able to interact live with each other, the hosts, and the players interviewed.<\/p>\n

Improbable CEO Herman Narula stated that “collaborating with an exceptionally talented team, we aim to make meaningful contribution to the cause by granting fans around the globe to also join a show with real interaction and exclusive content.”<\/p>\n

Only Chrome on a laptop or PC is needed to join. The experience is free and on a first-come, first-served basis.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Game4Ukraine is also raising funds via the sale of customizable jersey non-fungible token (NFT) artwork through Cheeer<\/strong>, the licensed partner of the match.<\/p>\n

Restoring the Shelled School\u00a0<\/h2>\n

President Zelenskyy announced the Game4Ukraine will be held in support of his United24<\/strong> initiative, to raise funds for the reconstruction of the Mykhailo-Kotsiubynsky Lyceum in Chernihiv Oblast.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Lyceum was shelled by Russian troops on March 4, 2022, according to the UNITED24 website.<\/p>\n

It added that,<\/p>\n

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“All of the funds raised by the Game4Ukraine, through ticket sales, sponsorship and a special range of merchandise available on the day, will go towards restoring the school.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The two teams will wear yellow and blue, Ukraine’s national colors, and will be captained by United24 ambassadors: former Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko and current Arsenal full-back Oleksandr Zinchenko.<\/p>\n

The event will include an address from Zelensky, two DJ sets, and 6 live stage performances.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The main event will see “50 legends with a combined 3209 international caps, 468 goals, 7 World Cups, 27 Champions League winners, 100+ trophies, 2 Ballon D\u2019ors\u2026and stars from film & music.”<\/p>\n

Headline sponsors include Revolut<\/strong>, Uber<\/strong>, ring<\/strong>, and vbet<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

United24 was launched by President Zelenskyy in May 2022 as the main venue for collecting donations: more than $325 million has been raised from over 110 countries since.<\/p>\n

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Learn more:<\/h3>\n

– Dreams of the Metaverse: Rethinking Sports Through High-Tech
– Cristiano Ronaldo Launches NFT Collection With Binance Crypto Exchange<\/p>\n

– FC Barcelona Partners with World of Women for NFT Collection
– Sports NFTs: What are They and Why are They So Popular?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n