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Unfold ‘Msdossary’ Is Live – How Dossary Conquered FIFA

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2 years ago

April 19, 2022

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Emmy Award-winning Red Bull Media House, has released a brand new episode of their esports documentary series, Unfold, featuring arguably one of the greatest FIFA players of all time, Red Bull Player Musaed ‘Msdossary’ Al Dossary.

In the newest episode of the series that uncovers stories behind some of the biggest names in esports and gaming, fans get a behind the scenes glimpse into the FIFA prodigy’s childhood in Saudi Arabia, his road to huge success without a coach and his passion for nurturing emerging Saudi FIFA talent through his new esports organisation, Team Falcons.

Red Bull Player Musaed ‘Msdossary’ Al Dossary is considered one of the best professional FIFA players of all time, winning three FIFA World Cup championships at just 22 years old. In his Unfold episode, Msdossary opens up about his childhood in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, his road to huge success without a coach, making his family proud and nurturing emerging Saudi FIFA talent through his new esports team, Team Falcons.

The episode features interviews with special guests including FIFA Analyst Mike Labelle and FIFA 2017 World Champion, Spencer ‘Gorilla’ Ealing “One mistake, and he will outsmart you, for sure.”

Touching on his passion for football and Ittihad Football Club from a young age, Msdossary was introduced to FIFA through his cousin in the late 90s. His childhood friend Waleed remembers his cousin Thamer, referring to him as “an artist” after his first game.

Being invited by EA to compete at the FIFA17 Ultimate Team Championship Series after his competitive debut at the FUT Championships in 2017, Al Dossary discusses his crossroads when deciding whether to pursue a professional esports career or continue his studies. Considered a ‘hero’ in his cousin Thamer’s eyes, he reminisces on him saying ‘‘I won’t participate and lose – I’ll go and be the champion, or I won’t go.”

The beginning of his legacy, Musaed’s family and friends reflect on how he went on to dominate the FIFA scene, winning competitions without losing a game and without a coach alongside him. “Musaed doesn’t need a coach. When he is comfortable he can do what he wants – that’s why myself, Thamer and his brother Fahed are always with him”

Looking ahead, Msdossary discusses his passion for supporting and nurturing emerging Saudi esports talent through his esports organisation, Team Falcons. “Esports started with nothing – people loved a game and they played it but there was no reference. No support at all. For me the road is clear – it’s very obvious to me after FIFA, I will not be a FIFA player but complete the project that belongs to me: Team Falcons”. His next goal? Winning another World Cup.

Unfold by Red Bull Media House is a Red Bull series providing an inside look at the lives and stories of the world’s most prominent esports personalities. With a focus on a different player every episode, the series reveals how these superstars rose to fame and what motivates them to keep progressing. The Unfold series has previously featured prominent names such as, Johan ‘n0tail’ Sundstein, Nemanja “huNter” Kovač, Tsunehiro “Gachikun” Kanamori and Amer “Miracle-” al-Barkawi.

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ESIC Announces Establishment of Global Esports Industry Advisory Board

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1 day ago

April 30, 2024

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The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) is pleased to announce the establishment of its Global Esports Industry Advisory Board, designed to enhance integrity and ethical practices across the esports landscape. The Advisory Board will serve a pivotal role by providing expert advice to ESIC’s Chief Executive Officer on a range of critical industry issues.

The primary function of the Advisory Board is to create a robust framework for integrity and fairness, setting a global benchmark for ethical conduct and fair competition in esports. The board will offer strategic insights, help shape policies governing fair play, liaise with key industry stakeholders, and act as ambassadors advocating for ethical practices.

ESIC has appointed two highly esteemed members to inaugurate this board:

David Neichel, Senior Vice President of Public & International Affairs at ESL FACEIT Group (EFG), joins the Advisory Board with over fifteen years of experience in the video games industry, including significant roles at Activision-Blizzard and Electronic Arts. David’s profound impact on international and public affairs initiatives makes him an invaluable addition to the board.

Robbie Douek, CEO of BLAST, also joins the Advisory Board, bringing a wealth of experience from his roles at Google and Disney, along with his leadership through major acquisitions. Robbie is celebrated for his strategic leadership and his instrumental role in elevating esports to a significant global entertainment platform.

The formation of the Advisory Board is an engagement that underscores the commitment of its members to upholding and promoting the highest standards of integrity within the esports industry. The board will meet as required to address strategic challenges and ensure that ESIC’s initiatives effectively meet current and future industry needs.

“Both David and Robbie bring a remarkable depth of knowledge and a passion for advancing the integrity of esports,” said Stephen Hanna, CEO of ESIC. “Their expertise will be crucial as we navigate the evolving landscape of esports and strive to maintain the integrity that our community expects and deserves.”

Robbie Douek, CEO at BLAST, said: “I’m honoured to be given the opportunity to support the Global Esports Industry Advisory Board and ESIC in their ambition to create the best and fairest environment possible for players, teams and fans.”

David Neichel, Senior Vice President of Public & International Affairs at ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) also commented: “It is a true honour to join the Global Esports Industry Advisory Board and support ESIC’s successful journey. Fairplay and integrity are at the core of esports. We owe it to the players and to the fans and for a better endemic industry governance”

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North Star Network Acquires Um Dois Esportes

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6 days ago

April 26, 2024

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North Star Network has acquired Um Dois Esportes, a sports coverage and analysis site created from the merger of Gazeta Do Povo and Tribuna do Paraná in 2020.

Julien Josset, co-founder of North Star Network, said: “Thank you to the team at GRPCOM for their faith in us to take the brand forward. Um Dois Esportes is an established and renowned site in Paraná State, and we’re excited about the challenge of developing this asset.

“We’re happy to maintain the collaboration with the existing editorial team, and look forward to working with them, bringing our unique NSN approach, to take UDE forward.”

NSN’s signing of Um Dois Esportes is the media house’s fourth acquisition of 2024, following the recent deals to purchase UK-based SportsMole and MrFixitsTips, as well as Chilean site AlAireLibre, which was announced in March.

The latest addition to the North Star media portfolio joins existing assets including Top Mercato, Afrik-Foot, and Vringe. The Paris-based company already oversees a significant Brazilian operation, delivering over 6 million sessions per month, from the likes of Trivela, Premier League Brasil and Lakers Brasil.

NSN will retain Curitiba-based journalists from the Um Dois Esportes legacy team to maintain the asset’s unique tone and popular coverage of the Paraná sports scene across site and social.

Rafael Mello, Director of GRPCOM, said: “We were surprised by the interest, and initially had no intention of selling Um Dois, but as the conversations evolved, we realised this was a serious group with good intentions. We were very happy to see our project being valued by a large international group and going global, demonstrating the quality of the content we produced.

“We’re also proud that North Star inherited our journalists, who are truly responsible for the success of the product we offer readers every day.”

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L&G esports team founded by Alona Shevtsova won the national Dragon EC Cup tournament

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1 week ago

April 24, 2024

GamingAmericas.com

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Ukrainian esports team L&G won the Dragon EC Cup tournament, held on the 20th of April by Dragon Esports Club. Four teams competed in the tournament’s final: Lazer Cats, L&G, which received a direct invitation to the final stage, EsportsBattle, and ThunderFlash, which had open qualifiers. During the Grand Final, the L&G team competed with Lazer Cats on Mirage, Anubis, and Vertigo maps.

“This victory is a testament to the exceptional talent and commitment of our players, as well as the collective effort of our coaching staff and support personnel,” said Alona Shevtsova, founder of L&G Esports. “We are immensely proud of their accomplishments and grateful for the unwavering support of our fans.”

L&G is among the top 5 Ukrainian teams in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. It was founded in 2021. The previous name was Leogaming, and it was created on the initiative of the famous Alona Shevtsova from the fintech sector.

The team began competing in top tournaments and almost immediately made it to the Advanced division of the ESEA League Europe competition. The team also participated in and took prizes in European tournaments such as the SCL League, WhiteBit Crypto Open, Phoenix League, and local competitions. The team players are marat2k, r0ublE, kr1vda, kL1o, OneUn1que, rji (coach).

The winners received a 50,000 UAH prize. Dragon Esports Club also prepared a 15-skin giveaway for the broadcast’s viewers.

It is worth mentioning that the L&G team created its merch items, which are available for order worldwide. To get more information about the team, visit the L&G Instagram page, Twitch, or Telegram Channel.