The past weekend was full of esports events. While in Shanghai, the best Counter-Strike teams in the world were competing to crown the Major champion, in Bangkok, 3,800 kilometers away, top Dota 2 teams were battling in the final major tournament of the year. The tournament was organized by ESL, with a solid prize pool of one million dollars.

Team Liquid had a heroic run. Following the example of their senior teammates, who became champions over seven years ago, they didn't let the upper bracket phase bother them. Team Liquid made it all the way from the first round of the lower bracket to the grand final. It seemed like the team, fueled by momentum and inspiration, could take the whole tournament, but they were stopped by PARIVISION. This roster formed in October this year, and in just two months, it seems like the players have really become a team.

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After The International 2024, we saw three teams in grand finals: Team Falcons, BB Team, and Tundra Esports. Bangkok broke this trend. The next major tournament is expected at the end of January in Belgrade. Until then, players will head off on their Christmas holidays.

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