Esports superstar Faker’s team wins trophy at the League of Legends World Championship

Published November 19, 2023 10:24 PM

By JUWON PARK
Associated Press

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s esports powerhouse T1 has won the League of Legends World Championship by defeating China-based Weibo Gaming. It is T1’s record fourth win at one of the biggest esports tournaments in the world. South Korea’s Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok — arguably the most well-known face in the esports world — jumped out of his seat to celebrate with fellow team members Zeus, Oner, Gumayusi, and Keria as they outperformed Weibo Gaming by winning three consecutive rounds in Seoul.

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