Esports World Cup ends with surprise win for China-based team
AG.AL claim the overall title and $7m (£5.1m) top prize at the third Esports World Cup in Paris.
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Key People
Cristiano Ronaldo is a Portuguese professional footballer and the all-time leading scorer in international football.
Emmanuel Macron is the President of France.
President of FIFA.
Gwendal Duparc, known as 'Gwen', is a French esports player.
Jaime Bustos, known as 'Craime', is a 15-year-old Chilean esports champion.
Magnus Carlsen is a Norwegian chess grandmaster and former World Chess Champion.
Mohammed bin Salman is the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia.
Samy Hajji, known as 'dralii', is a professional Rocket League player.
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AG.AL claim the overall title and $7m (£5.1m) top prize at the third Esports World Cup in Paris.
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