Twitter reacts to FIFA eClub World Cup on Sky

Whenever esports hits mainstream media, there is an army of traditional sportsmen ready to pounce and admonish outlets for ever allowing such horrible entertainment appear in our papers or on our television screens. We’ve rounded up some of the best Twitter responses to the FIFA eClub World Cup Paris coverage on Sky right here, for your entertainment.

Paddy Power kick off proceedings

https://twitter.com/paddypower/status/998152669297565696

Always reliable: Cancellation threats

https://twitter.com/__Michael_Prior/status/998153342659506176

Chris can’t wrap his head around this rubbish

https://twitter.com/8chrisOKeeffe8/status/997869046690394113

Grundy is embarrassed for everyone

https://twitter.com/GrundyOxford/status/998197041414197248

This Bus was ready for Battle

https://twitter.com/Bus__23/status/997753397968363520

Think of the children

https://twitter.com/RonanGaughran17/status/998257751427076102

When in doubt, “virgins” works

https://twitter.com/RoccoBroad/status/998156015941103621

It wasn’t all bad, though

https://twitter.com/Hisssy10/status/997749168855805952

Call of Duty pro Moose watches whilst engaging in *gasps* physical activity

https://twitter.com/Mooseman95/status/998208315179061249

Some even enjoyed their first esports experience

https://twitter.com/FPLFamily/status/998199604557570048 Whether they like it or not, it seems esports is here to stay. Though many people are upset at having their precious time wasted, it's good to see some people becoming interested in esports through Sky's coverage. If you need more esports from your Sky subscription, Ginx TV will be covering the ESL One Birmingham Dota 2 major this weekend on Sky Channel 433.