Faker, the greatest League of Legends player, confirmed that he will continue competing in 2025, regardless of the result of the Worlds 2024 final, which takes place this Saturday (2). The statement was made at a press conference held in London, on the eve of the clash between T1, his team, and the Chinese Bilibili Gaming, in the dispute for the player's fifth world title.
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With a career spanning over a decade, Faker is known for achievements that transcend gaming, such as leading the League of Legends World Championship in titles and final appearances. The player reiterated his decision not to retire anytime soon, saying that, even if he wins this year, he intends to continue competing. According to him, his priority now is to have fun and bring joy to his fans, in contrast to the exclusive focus on trophies that marked the beginning of his career.
T1 and Faker seek another world title
T1 is the only team in history to reach the World Cup final three times in a row with the same lineup. This Saturday, the team will be seeking its second consecutive title and its fifth in its history, thus attempting to maintain the South Koreans' winning streak at the World Cup.
At the press conference, Faker took the opportunity to emphasize the importance of facing Zhuo Ding, his opponent from Bilibili Gaming and also one of the most renowned MDs in the scene. In previous competitions, the two have a balanced track record, but Faker has the advantage in their World Championship duels.
Change of mindset and focus on fun
The athlete, who has already won every League of Legends competition, highlighted a change in his perspective. "Before, I played just to win, but now my goal is to have fun and bring joy to the fans," he stated. With this new outlook, Faker said he sees the competition as another opportunity to perform at his best without the sole pressure of extending his record of titles.
Supported by his family, who accompanied him to London for the final, Faker emphasized that close support is a motivating factor. "They came to cheer me on, and that gives me strength. Despite the short time we have, their effort motivates me to give everything in the match ," he declared.
Faker's Records and Historical Achievements
Faker's career is marked by impressive feats in the esports scene. At this year's World Championship, he achieved his 100th victory in individual matches. During a match against G2 Esports, Faker became the first player in the championship's history to achieve this feat. He also leads the rankings for most World Championship appearances. He has appeared in nine editions and played in seven finals, an all-time record in League of Legends history.
Faker, at 27, maintains a high level of competitiveness and has accumulated one of the highest number of individual titles and awards in international tournaments. However, even when he didn't advance to the final, T1 secured a place in the top four, cementing the team's consistency throughout his career.
This Saturday's final represents a fierce battle for T1. If defeated, it will be the first time in over a decade that a non-South Korean midlaner has won the Worlds title. Faker's team faces the top seed from the Chinese LPL in a clash that carries a symbolic weight of tradition and competitiveness.
