Aidan Heslop plays EA SPORTS FC 27 before 27-meter cliff dive

British cliff diver Aidan Heslop, the 2024 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series champion, captured attention during the Italian stage of the competition in Polignano a Mare. While waiting for his turn, Heslop was seen playing the recently released video game EA SPORTS FC 27 with Italian diver Andrea Barnaba.

In a video recorded during the event, Heslop continued to play with his controller even after receiving the call to prepare for his dive. He only surrendered the controller once he reached the diving platform, situated 27 meters above the Adriatic Sea. The height of the platform coincided with the number in the newly released game title.