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Mesut Ozil adds nyhrox to his esports team

Feb 20, 2020

Mesut Ozil has added World Cup Duo winner, nyhrox to his esports team.

Emil "Nyhrox" Bergquist Pedersen (L) and Thomas "Aqua" Arnould pose with their trophies after winning the Duos competition during the 2019 Fortnite World Cup on July 27, 2019 inside of Arthur Ashe Stadium, in New York City. — Emil “Nyhrox” Bergquist Pedersen (L) and Thomas “Aqua” Arnould pose with their trophies after winning the Duos competition during the 2019 Fortnite World Cup on July 27, 2019 inside of Arthur Ashe Stadium, in New York City. (Photo by JOHANNES EISELE/AFP via Getty Images)

Mesut Ozil launched his esports team back in 2018 (with Bernd Leno following last year) and has now added one of the best around in nyhrox, also known as Emil Bergquist Pedersen.

https://twitter.com/MesutOzil1088/status/1230217359878770690

https://twitter.com/M10esports/status/1230203748376555520

In what is a rapidly growing industry, ‘Team Ozil’ was expected to take part in both national and international tournaments after the Arsenal star was named a brand ambassador for the FIFA eWorld Cup back in June 2018.

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https://twitter.com/MesutOzil1088/status/1025035573772333061

Just like the ‘real’ football World Cup, players are subject to anti-doping regulations, urine tests and the betting market is monitored for signs of ‘suspicious activity’.

Adderall, the ADHD medication, is the drug mentioned most often.

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