Saudi gamer wins FIFA eWorld Cup final

Saudi Arabia’s Mosaad Aldossary saw off Belgian adversary Stefano Pinna 4-0 on aggregate in the two-legged FIFA eWorld Cup Grand Final on Saturday to walk away $250,000 richer.

The 18-year-old gamer, who competes as ‘MSDossary’, also collected an invitation to the world soccer body’s Best FIFA Football awards in September and a gleaming new trophy. “I’m really proud that I made my country proud,” said the Saudi after winning each leg 2-0 on PlayStation and Xbox consoles while a frustrated Pinna failed to find a way through on goal. The two men faced each other on a central stage at London’s O2 Arena, separated only by their screens.

“This is my second event in the UK and second win so I think this is my second home. I hope every year I am the champion again,” said the teenager, who had a cousin sitting with him as coach.