The last weekend will go down as a celebration of Counter-Strike’s living legends.
In the same breath that Brazil’s FalleN led FURIA to an emphatic 3–0 sweep over Vitality at IEM Chengdu, Sweden’s own Jesper “JW” Wecksell raised his first trophy in two years winning the Red Bull GIBAWAY JOURNEY 2025 LAN with EYEBALLERS. Grand Final HLTV match page
While much of the CS2 world was watching FURIA’s emotional redemption in China, JW quietly reminded everyone in Åre, Sweden, that true class never fades. The legendary AWPer guided EYEBALLERS past BetBoom in the grand final, capturing the $5,246 top prize and 107 VRS points — pushing the Swedish club 14 spots higher in the global rankings.
For JW, this victory marks a symbolic return to form. His last trophy came in 2023 at Svenska Cupen, when EYEBALLERS beat GODSENT in the final. Now, two years later, he’s done it again — this time in front of a home crowd, with the same grit and charisma that made him one of Sweden’s most beloved players.
As FalleN and JW lifted their respective trophies on opposite sides of the world, one thing became crystal clear: CS2’s new era still belongs, at least in part, to the old guard. Both veterans — long past the point most would’ve counted them out — proved that leadership, resilience, and experience can still outshine raw mechanical power.
Two legends. Two trophies. One unforgettable weekend for Counter-Strike.
— CS2Bet.io Newsroom