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April 17, 2026 | Alexander Saraff

FalleN announces retirement from competition

After competing for 20 years in Counter-Strike, the Brazilian in-game leader has decided to retire at the end of 2026.

After competing for 20 years in Counter-Strike, the Brazilian in-game leader has decided to retire at the end of 2026.

In front of the crowd of Brazilian fans, FalleN has announced his decision to hang up the mouse.

FalleN announces retirement from competition - Pley.gg

His career in CS began in 1.6, where he competed in the Brazilian scene as a star player. In CS:GO, he transitioned to becoming an in-game leader.

He will be in Counter-Strike’s hall of fame as one of its greatest captains. He led Luminosity and SK Gaming to two Major titles in 2016, and won #2 player in the world for HLTV.

He was the captain that put Brazil on the map alongside coldzera, and now has led FURIA to being one of the best teams in the world, developing the talent of molodoy.

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I'm an aspiring journalist in the world of esports. I first got into MOBAs watching SMITE in 2015, and got hooked on CS from the MLG Columbus Major.

My goal as a journalist in this space is to tell the esports stories that will live on in history, and give insight into the stories behind the scenes when they're relevant.

Besides that, I have a bachelor's in philosophy and have an interest in German thinkers from the 18th-19th century.

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