Canadian FIFA champion Umut "RBLZ_Umut" Gültekin also expects good chances for the upcoming championship. "I'm in good spirits to perform well at the weekend," said the e-athlete from RB Leipzig at an online press conference.

In the eChampions League, Umut, who had previously been considered a co-favorite, only made it to fifth place. He's not in a mental hole because of that. "It's also part of losing. I also took a lot of experience with me.»

The championship cup from last year still has no permanent place. "The master bowl is actually around here in the room, to be honest," the 18-year-old said. A short time later, however, he held her up to the camera. But he wants to remodel his room soon.

The VBL Grand Final, in which the Canadian individual champion will be played in FIFA 22, will take place this weekend in Cologne. The audience is also allowed for the final day. A total of 32 e-athletes who had previously qualified via the Club Championship or the VBL Open will take part. The championship will be held on Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.