20-07-2025
Team Spirit crowned Dota 2 champions at Esports World Cup 2025 after an unstoppable run
RIYADH: Team Spirit have stormed to victory in the Grand Final of the Dota 2 tournament at the Esports World Cup 2025, defeating Team Falcons 3-0, to secure their first Esports World Cup Championship win.
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'There is not really much emotions as the Grand Final was not that hard,' admitted Captain of Team Spirit Yaroslav "Miposhka" Naidenov.
'I enjoyed to play in this tournament, every player in my team is the best of the best. There was a lot of fans here also, thank you everyone so much for your support.'
Team Spirit players Yaroslav "Miposhka" Naidenov, Illya "Yatoro" Mulyarchuk, Magomed "Collapse" Khalilov, Denis "Larl" Sigitov and Aleksandr "rue" Filin overcame challenges from 15 other clubs to win a $1 million prize and secure 1,000 Club Championship points.
Magomed "Collapse" Khalilov was also named the tournament MVP in Dota 2 winning $10,000 for his outstanding performances throughout the Esports World Cup 2025.
Team Spirit's win is their first championship at the Esports World Cup 2025, taking the title from Gaimin Gladiators who won the tournament in the inaugural edition of the Esports World Cup in 2024.
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It feels amazing of course, I'm very happy,' said Aleksandr "rue" Filin. 'It was an amazing tournament and thank you to everyone for supporting us and watching us.'
Showing no lack of confidence about Team Spirit's dominant win, Illya "Yatoro" Mulyarchuk said: 'I truly think we are the greatest Dota 2 team of all time.'
The second week of EWC 2025 continues until Sunday 20 July with finals across competitions in League of Legends and Free Fire.
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