- Brazilian football star Neymar Jr. outcompeted Saudi esports star Musaed Al-Dossary, the chairman of Team Falcons, in a celebrity face-off at the Esports World Cup. The inaugural edition of this tournament is being hosted at Boulevard Riyadh City in the Saudi capital. The thrilling celebrity showdowns unfolded last night at the Qiddiya Arena, teeming with fervent fans of both luminaries. Neymar and Al-Dossary each rallied friends for the battles across three immensely popular games within the esports community: Counter-Strike 2, Tekken 8, and Rocket League. Neymar triumphed in the shooting and combat challenges, while the Saudi hero clinched victory in the thrilling soccer and car face-offs. Neymar emphasized that Saudi Arabia is making strides on the global stage through the Esports World Cup, considering the event a prime opportunity for the Kingdom to display its exceptional prowess to the world. After weeks brimming with excitement and intensity in the Esports World Cup, the grandest tournament in the history of global gaming and e-sports is drawing to a close. As the tournament nears its final and climactic eighth week, featuring four electrifying games-Tekken 8, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, Rocket League, and ESL R1-anticipation is at its peak. The closing ceremony promises to be a spectacle. The Saudi Team Falcons will be crowned champions of the Esports World Cup amid a jubilant atmosphere, complete with dazzling fireworks displays and captivating drone performances. Source: Saudi Press Agency