The 2025 Esports World Cup witnessed a moment that will be remembered for years to come as Manuel “ManuBachoore” Bachoore lifted the FC Pro World Championship trophy once again, this time for Team Liquid, with a hard-fought 5-3 victory over Brice “Brice” Masson of Team Vitality. The win not only crowned ManuBachoore a two-time world champion but also propelled Team Liquid into the record books as the first club to win three titles in a single Esports World Cup.
This triumph adds another glittering chapter to ManuBachoore’s career. The Dutch star first claimed the world title in 2023, followed by a strong but bittersweet top-eight finish in 2024. Coming into this year’s tournament, all eyes were on world number one Anders “Vejrgang” Vejrgang, but when the favorite was eliminated, ManuBachoore’s relentless form and precision attacking style made him the frontrunner.
His road to glory began in the play-ins, where he lost just one game in the group stage, topping his table with authority. The knockout rounds told a different story, with most of his victories decided by the slimmest of margins. Each match was a mental and tactical battle, a test of composure under pressure. By the time he reached the grand final against Brice, ManuBachoore knew he had to dig deeper than ever.
The final was a showcase of high-level FC Pro gameplay. Both players traded goals in a relentless back-and-forth contest, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats. With the scoreline balanced and the clock winding down, ManuBachoore broke through Brice’s defense with a perfectly timed attack, slotting home the decisive goal to make it 5-3 and sealing his championship. The roar from the crowd matched the magnitude of the achievement history had been made.
An emotional ManuBachoore credited his victory to faith, perseverance, and the desire to prove doubters wrong. “For me to be two-time World Champion is more than I ever asked for in my career. I honestly didn’t think it was possible. But here we are, and I’m so happy it’s real. This is my dream.” He also reflected on his struggles earlier this year after a disappointing run in the ePremier League. “If you asked me then, I would have said there was no chance. I felt forgotten at times, but I think they’ll remember me now.”
The win earned Team Liquid a vital 1000 Club Championship points, sending them to the top of the standings and opening a clear gap over rivals. It also denied Team Vitality an additional 250 points, keeping them in third place but narrowing their deficit to Team Falcons in second to just 550 points. With two weeks of competition still to go, the Club Championship race has been blown wide open.
Beyond the statistics, this victory represents a seismic shift in the competitive FC Pro scene. ManuBachoore’s ability to rise under pressure, combined with Team Liquid’s consistent dominance across multiple titles this year, has set a new benchmark for success in the Esports World Cup era. For fans and aspiring pros alike, this is a moment that shows how resilience, preparation, and unwavering self-belief can lead to greatness.
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