Fans of Swiss Super League teams sporting Boys and FC Basel interrupted a match between the two clubs to launch a joint protest against the rising influence of esports in Swiss football . The stunt , which suspended play for two minutes , saw fans throw tennis balls and video game controllers onto the pitch , while also unveiling banners expressing hostility towards the esports movement . The controversy follows reports that Swiss league authorities are considering plans to launch an official tournament involving each of the country 's teams , with Basel already having launched its own esports campaign focusing on the upcoming title FIFA .
Fans of Swiss Super League teams Young Boys and FC Basel interrupted a match between the two sides to launch a joint protest against the rising influence of esports in Swiss football. The stunt, which suspended play for two minutes, saw fans throw tennis balls and video game controllers onto the pitch, while also unveiling banners expressing hostility towards the esports movement. The protest follows reports that Swiss league authorities are considering plans to launch an official tournament involving each of the country's teams, with Basel already having launched its own esports squad focusing on the football title FIFA.