FalleN: Wants to Explore Life After Retirement

Brazilian legend Gabriel "FalleN" Toledo said his career is coming to an end. The player said retirement will bring a new opportunity to explore a life beyond competitive Counter-Strike. He spoke to HLTV in Beijing, following the latest ESL event he played.

Having lived away from home for international tournaments for over a decade, FalleN said he wants to spend more time with his family and do the ordinary things everyone else can do. His first international tournament was the WCG event in Chengdu in 2009. Returning to China 17 years later means returning to where his career began.

FalleN, who has long served as IGL at FURIA, said that giving YEKINDAR more calling responsibility has not changed his own role, but has brought out his strengths. Regarding the search for new players, he said sidde and recent coach Nicholas guerri are weighing their options as the season nears its end. However, he noted that the decision is not yet clear and that for now any comments are speculation.

His advice to young players is to stay open-minded and keep learning. FalleN stressed that a player who thinks they know everything will lose the chance to improve. He also highlighted the importance of hard work, patience, and a heartfelt commitment to the game.