Twisted Minds CEO: Paris Esports World Cup was tough, fan support made the difference

Ibrahim bin Jebreen, CEO of Twisted Minds, said the level of competition at the Esports World Cup in Paris was "extremely high," noting that his team did not achieve the points tally they had hoped for, despite what he described as a "wonderful and fruitful" experience.

Speaking exclusively to Ajel on the sidelines of the tournament, bin Jebreen said: "No team enters a tournament without a realistic goal. At Twisted Minds, we always aim for first place, or at the very least, a top-three finish." He added, "Unfortunately, we were not able to fully achieve this goal this season, but we promise to claim the lion's share in the coming years."

Home advantage missing, but fans delivered

Commenting on the impact of moving the competition to Paris, bin Jebreen explained that the lack of home advantage and local crowd support was significant compared to the atmosphere the team is used to in Riyadh.

He went on to thank the club's supporters: "To be honest, our fans did not let us down; they attended, traveled, and supported us with all their strength. Even those who cheered us on from behind their screens, through social media and live streams, deserve our sincerest thanks and gratitude for their unwavering support."

"Hoping for another Saudi victory"

The conversation also touched on the sportsmanship among Saudi clubs on the global stage, especially as Falcons neared clinching the title in the tournament's final stages.

Bin Jebreen said: "I always wish the best for Saudi clubs representing our country and making us proud internationally. This year's tournament is extremely tough, and the outcome will be decided in the final moments." He added: "It is always important for us that Saudi teams are the title holders and winners of championships, and we hope today ends with another Saudi triumph."