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Esports - FIFA eWorld Cup Grand Final 2019 - O2 Arena, London, Britain - August 4, 2019 Mo Harkous of Germany celebrates with the trophy after winning the FIFA eWorld Cup 2019 REUTERS/Tom Jacobs
Harkous, one of the most experienced players of the EA Sports simulation in the tournament but not one of the favourites, won 3-2 over two legs at London’s O2 Arena.Millions of players around the world had started off hoping to reach the London finals where the top-32 have been in action since Friday — the 58 hours of action streamed live in six languages across social media and leading broadcasters.
“I just hope I don’t wake up,” he said minutes after putting down his joystick. “It’s crazy. I didn’t expect this and it’s unbelievable. “I came here without practising much because it’s the end of the season. But I beat Msdossary so it’s crazy.
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