抖阴短视频鈥檚 Team Falcons crowned Esports World Cup club champions
抖阴短视频鈥檚 Team Falcons crowned Esports World Cup club champions/node/2567859/e-sport
抖阴短视频鈥檚 Team Falcons crowned Esports World Cup club champions
Saudi gamer AbuMakkah of Team Falcons celebrates becoming the first-ever Esports World Cup Club champions. (Supplied)
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Updated 18 August 2024
Arab News
抖阴短视频鈥檚 Team Falcons crowned Esports World Cup club champions
Hometown team takes unassailable lead as closest challengers drop out of the running
Updated 18 August 2024
Arab News
RIYADH: Team Falcons of 抖阴短视频 became the first Esports World Cup club champions after winning the title and $7 million first prize at Boulevard Riyadh City on Saturday.
With the Kingdom鈥檚 hometown team holding a commanding championship advantage (4,160 points) heading into the penultimate day of the penultimate weekend in Riyadh, results in two of the Week 7 competitions gave them an unassailable lead.
The Netherlands鈥 Team Liquid 鈥 Team Falcons鈥 closest challengers in second place 鈥 missed out on qualification for next week鈥檚 Tekken8 tournament, a result that ended their EWC Club Championship hopes.
Elsewhere on Saturday, Team Vitality also dropped out of the running after bowing out of StarCraft II. With the French club competing in all three of the Week 8 tournaments 鈥 Tekken8, Rennsport and Rocket League 鈥 victory in StarCraft II would have meant a title win was still possible. However, they too came up short on the day, resulting in Team Falcons officially becoming the 2024 Club Championship winners 鈥 news that was greeted by jubilant scenes as the home crowd celebrated the achievement.
The SEF Arena on Sunday will host the grand finals of StarCraft II, EA Sports FC 24, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III. The Esports World Cup concludes with the closing ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 25, when the Esports World Cup club champion will be crowned in Riyadh.
鈥楾he pride I felt winning for my country was unparalleled鈥: Saudi Rocket League FIFAe World Cup winners share joy of victory
Saudi stars reveal how it felt to become first-ever FIFAe World Cup winners on home soil
抖阴短视频 crowned first-ever FIFAe Rocket League world champions on home soil
Updated 15 December 2024
Arab News
RIYADH: The victorious 抖阴短视频 team, who claimed victory on Dec. 8 in the inaugural FIFAe World Cup, featuring Rocket League, have been sharing their pride at securing the crown.
Cheered on by a raucous home crowd, they delivered a commanding performance to secure the title at the SEF Arena in Boulevard Riyadh City last Sunday.
Team captain Mohammed Al-Otaibi, known as TrK511, reflected on the triumph and said: 鈥淚t鈥檚 an indescribable feeling to finally become world champions, winning the FIFAe Rocket League World Cup in our homeland, with our fans behind us every step of the way, makes the achievement unforgettable.鈥
抖阴短视频 dominated their opponents, topping the group stages before defeating Chile 4-0 in the quarter-finals, Brazil 4-0 in the semifinals and France 4-1 in the final.
Yazid Abdullah Bakhashwin, known as 鈥淜iileerrz,鈥 described the pride of representing 抖阴短视频 on a global stage.
鈥淭his is the greatest achievement of my career,鈥 he said. 鈥淲hat makes it even more significant is that it was the first Rocket League tournament for FIFAe, held here at home. The energy from the fans inside the SEF Arena was electrifying. Their cheers after every match and goal pushed us to perform at our peak.鈥
For coach Abdulrahman Al-Saad, the victory was the culmination of relentless preparation.
Mohammed Khalid Alotaibi (trk511) of Team 抖阴短视频 celebrates against Team France during the Final of the FIFAe World Cup featuring Rocket League at SEF Arena on Dec. 8, in Riyadh. (FIFA via Getty Images)
鈥淲e鈥檝e been working towards this tournament for so long,鈥 he said. 鈥淏eing the first of its kind and hosted in our homeland made it even more meaningful. It marked the end of a long year of tournaments 鈥 around 10 in total 鈥 where we learned from every match and improved on our mistakes, especially in international competitions.鈥
The victory was particularly sweet for the Saudi team, who had often come close in previous tournaments without taking the top prize.
鈥淩eaching the finals and semifinals only to fall short was tough,鈥 said Saleh Abdullah 鈥淩w9鈥 Bakhashwin. 鈥淏ut my family and friends never stopped believing in us. This win feels like the perfect reward for all our efforts, and I鈥檓 proud to have made them proud,鈥 he added.
His teammate and captain, TrK511, echoed the sentiment.
鈥淎fter so many close calls, this victory feels especially meaningful. We鈥檝e learned from our past experiences, practiced relentlessly, and stayed focused as a team,鈥 he said.
Eighteen nations competed in the tournament, one of three in the FIFAe Finals 2024. The event was part of a growing number of competitions hosted in 抖阴短视频, which included the inaugural Esports World Cup earlier this year. With 23.5 million gamers 鈥 almost 70 percent of the population 鈥 the Kingdom is rapidly establishing itself as a global leader in esports.
鈥淭he esports industry in 抖阴短视频 is expanding at an incredible pace,鈥 said coach Al-Saad. 鈥淭he Kingdom is investing heavily in infrastructure and nurturing young talent. This win reflects the passion our country has for gaming and esports.鈥
For 抖阴短视频鈥檚 world champions, this victory is just the beginning.
鈥淲e鈥檙e living in an era of esports, with tournaments happening year-round and so much support from our country,鈥 said TrK511. 鈥淚鈥檝e always wanted to achieve something for my family and my country, and now I鈥檝e achieved the most important title of my career 鈥 but it won鈥檛 be the last.鈥
Historic FIFAe Finals 2024 conclude with two more champions crowned
Indonesia secure console competition of 鈥楩IFAe World Cup featuring eFootball鈥, while Minbappe from Malaysia win mobile edition
Updated 13 December 2024
Arab News
RIYADH: Minbappe, from Malaysia, and Indonesia on Thursday secured their places in FIFAe history as history鈥檚 first champions of this new e-sports title in the growing FIFAe ecosystem.
After two weeks of football e-sports action at the SEF Arena in BLVD City in Riyadh, the FIFAe Finals 2024 concluded with the crowning of the console and mobile champions at the 鈥淔IFAe World Cup featuring eFootball鈥 evnt.
There were 18 countries competing in the console division in a 2v2 tournament, while 16 countries contested 1v1 mobile edition of the event.
Minbappe from Malaysia won the mobile division after outplaying AN10_Tienes from Morocco in a thrilling final on Thursday.
On console, Indonesia claimed the coveted title ahead of a stacked field, including a win over Brazil in the final.
抖阴短视频 secured the inaugural 鈥淔IFAe World Cup featuring Rocket League鈥 last week.
Hosted in collaboration with the Saudi Esports Federation, the second edition of the FIFAe Finals produced three world champions, with total prize money of $450,000 distributed to the participants.
抖阴短视频 crowned inaugural champion of FIFAe World Cup featuring Rocket League
抖阴短视频 triumphs against France in first of 3 FIFAe World Cup finals
Next to be decided are FIFAe World Cup featuring eFootball on mobile and console next to be decided
Updated 10 December 2024
Arab News
RIYADH: The first FIFAe World Cup featuring Rocket League concluded with 抖阴短视频 being crowned world champions after four days of intense competition.
As players represented their national teams for the first time on the Rocket League scene, the Kingdom claimed victory over France in the final to take the title and life the trophy in Riyadh at the weekend.
The winning team was made up of Rw9, Kiileerrz, trk511 and d7oom-24, whose road to success saw them defeat some of the world鈥檚 best players and national teams. Sixteen nations took part in the inaugural tournament at the SEF Arena at BLVD Riyadh City.
抖阴短视频鈥檚 triumph will be seen as further confirmation of its growing influence in the global esports scene, with the country heavily investing in the gaming ecosystem as part of its Vision 2030 strategy.
The FIFAe Finals 2024 features multiple titles under the FIFAe banner for the first time. During the course of the event a total prize pool of $450,000 will be distributed across the three world cups.
Attention now turns to the FIFAe World Cups featuring eFootball on mobile and console, both which will conclude on Dec. 12.
Diriyah circuit revealed as one of 3 additions to Formula E Trackmania
In partnership with game publisher Ubisoft, Formula E will unveil the Sao Paulo, Diriyah and Miami tracks on Dec. 4
Updated 27 November 2024
Arab News
LONDON: Formula E has announced Diriyah as one of three additional tracks in the popular Trackmania game.
Sao Paolo and Miami have also been added following the huge success of the inaugural three circuits featured in the game during year one of the partnership with game publisher Ubisoft.
The coming season features six Formula E circuits, with returning fan favorites Tokyo, Berlin and London joined by the new tracks.
Players will also have access to a bespoke Formula E Championship show car livery as well as those from all 11 race teams. Attack mode and energy management systems will continue to be incorporated via a Formula E game mode, with a competitive live race per circuit and cash prizes up for grabs.
A special test race is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 27 so players can familiarize themselves with the tracks and game mechanics before the official season begins.
Starting on Dec. 4, just before Season 11 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship kicks off at the Sambadrome in Sao Paulo, the specially designed street circuit will be revealed to Trackmania鈥檚 players through a Track of the Day launch, followed by the first official race.
Players will also be able to use 12 car liveries 鈥 11 team skins from Formula E鈥檚 Season 11 and an exclusive championship skin.
Sanjay Shivaram, Formula E strategy and business development director, said: 鈥淎s ever, our aim is to bring our fans closer to the action and as Formula E鈥檚 gaming offer continues to grow, we鈥檙e thrilled to integrate three new circuits into Trackmania for millions of fans to enjoy.
鈥淚t鈥檚 important to give fans and players the chance to put themselves in the driving seat and experience the thrill and drama of electric racing themselves. Through launching live races across six iconic Formula E circuits, fans will be able to experience (this) in an alternative, immersive format and take in the action for themselves. With cash prizes and a Grand Winner title to compete for, fans will be able to challenge themselves in their own racing championship and be part of the Formula E gaming community.鈥
Formula E first arrived in the Kingdom in Formula E鈥檚 fifth season and has raced in Diriyah six times. In 2025, the E-Prix moves to Jeddah, taking place on a modified version of the Jeddah Corniche Short Circuit on Feb. 14-15.
The tournament returns to the Saudi capital from Dec. 5-12 with a partnership between FIFAe and the Saudi Esports Federation
Updated 26 November 2024
Arab News
RIYADH: The FIFAe Finals 2024 come to Riyadh next month, the first time the event will include multiple esports titles.
Hosted at the SEF Arena at BLVD Riyadh City, it will unfold in two stages. Proceedings begin with the FIFAe World Cup featuring Rocket League from Dec. 5-8, followed by two FIFAe World Cups featuring eFootball (on console and mobile) that will run from Dec. 9-12.
Ahead of the tournaments, Turki Al-Fawzan, CEO of the Saudi Esports Federation, said: 鈥淎s we continue to strengthen 抖阴短视频鈥檚 position as a global leader in esports, hosting the FIFAe Finals 2024 is a proud moment for us. This event not only highlights the Kingdom鈥檚 commitment to the esports ecosystem but also provides an unparalleled opportunity for players from across the world to showcase their talent and passion on a global stage. We鈥檙e excited to witness the next chapter of esports history unfold right here in Riyadh.鈥
Players have the opportunity to represent their nations and lift the official FIFAe World Cup Trophy on a global stage. Sixteen nations are competing in Rocket League and up to 18 will go head-to-head in eFootball.
In line with Rocket League鈥檚 third-party regulations, the prize pool stands at $250,000. The prize pool for both eFootball competitions (console and mobile) is $100,000 each, bringing the total prize distribution for the FIFAe Finals 2024 to $450,000.
鈥淭his year鈥檚 addition of multiple new titles marks a major expansion for football esports tournaments, offering players from diverse ecosystems the chance to compete on the biggest stage under the FIFAe banner. We鈥檙e excited to continue this momentum together with the SEF and look forward to bringing this event to life in December together with our partners and publishers,鈥 said FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafstrom.
The FIFAe Finals 2024 follow the inaugural FIFAe Next Gen event in Liverpool, England, which included the first-ever FIFAe World Cup featuring Football Manager, alongside the FIFAe Fame Your Game Cup.
