“Tim Latka” wins Kick It E-Sports Tournament, Donates Prize Money Back to Partner Organization

Schwartmann, who defeated FC St. Pauli in a Bundesliga Home Challenge match with midfielder Nassim Boujellab on Saturday evening, breezed through the qualifying bracket on his way to the tournament final. Schwartmann’s barnstorming run was highlighted by a 12-0 second-round victory over mighty FC Barcelona.

In the final, „Tim Latka“ was pitted against „juanesnino12“, a Colombian professional player who competes in the ePremier League for Leicester City. In this biggest challenge of the tournament, Schwartmann pulled out a victory in the 80th minute through a stunning strike from former Bundesliga star Roberto Firmino. Schwartmann went on to win the final, 5-4, capturing the $300 cash prize.

In a sign of good will with Schalke’s American partner, and in line with club values, Schwartmann will be donating the $300 cash prize to Soccer Without Borders, a charity that uses the power to sport to empower and education underserved youth around the world. Of his victory, Schwartmann said: „From round to round I noticed how the competitors grew better and better. In the final I almost ran out of breath. I’m glad I could win the tournament for a good cause. In these challenging times it is all the more important that we stand united.“

„All of us at Kick It congratulate Tim on winning our FIFA20 PS4 tournament,“ said George Daniel, CEO of Big Ticket Sports. „His generous donation to Soccer Without Borders will help children around the world during this trying time. We thank him and the rest of our 844 participants for their support.“

Kick It plans to do more esports tournaments during this down period. Stay tuned to their website, www.kickitsoccer.com, for more information.