Look Sports Media – Team Vitality’s reign of dominance continues! Their victory at IEM Melbourne 2025 wasn’t just another tournament win; it secured them the prestigious ESL Grand Slam, cementing their status as the world’s top Counter-Strike 2 team. This marks their incredible 21st consecutive victory this year, a streak that includes triumphs at IEM Katowice 2025, ESL Pro League Season 21, and BLAST Open Spring 2025. This win elevates Vitality to legendary status, making them only the fifth team ever to achieve the ESL Grand Slam feat, joining the likes of FaZe, NAVI, Team Liquid, and Astralis. To celebrate this monumental achievement, Team Vitality has partnered with DearBBall to release a limited-edition capsule collection.
Entering IEM Melbourne as the world’s number one CS2 team, Vitality, featuring captain Dan "apEX" Madesclaire, Mathieu "ZywOo" Herbaut, Shahar "flameZ" Shushan, William "mezii" Merriman, and Robin "ropz" Kool, showcased unparalleled synergy and skill. Their Grand Finals clash against Team Falcons was a nail-biter, culminating in a decisive victory. The win not only secured the IEM Melbourne title but also the coveted $1 million ESL Grand Slam prize, awarded to the first team to win four top-tier ESL events within a ten-event window.
The spotlight, however, also shines brightly on UK star mezii. His performance has been nothing short of exceptional, solidifying his place as a rising force in the global CS:GO scene and a true champion for UK esports. His celebratory tweets, along with those from UKCSGO and index, highlight the sheer excitement and national pride surrounding this historic achievement. The semi-final victory against Team MongolZ set the stage for the thrilling Grand Final, where a 3-2 win, including a triple-overtime showdown on Nuke, saw ZywOo crowned tournament MVP, adding to his already impressive collection of 24 MVP titles.
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Team Vitality’s president and co-founder, Fabien "Neo" Devide, expressed his immense pride, calling the Grand Slam victory a "historic moment" for the organization. He lauded the team’s unwavering mentality and exceptional performance. This win also marks a career highlight for apEX, adding the Grand Slam to his impressive list of accomplishments, and solidifies ZywOo’s position as one of CS:GO’s all-time greats, making them the first two French players to ever achieve this milestone.
The celebratory DearBBall capsule collection, featuring player-specific apparel, is now available on the official DearBBall website, a fitting tribute to a truly historic victory. The future looks bright for Team Vitality, and the world of Counter-Strike 2 is undoubtedly witnessing the rise of a true powerhouse.
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