Gabriel Jesus, the dynamic forward for Arsenal Football Club, has encountered a major hurdle in his gaming life. The 26-year-old football star faces a severe restriction from playing Counterstrike, a widespread video game due to a Valve Anti-Cheat (VAC) suspension on his Steam account. This suspension hints at suspicions of unfair play in his gaming activities.
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Intriguingly, Jesus’ gaming account is quite valuable, with in-game assets estimated to be around $38,000. These assets are at risk of being permanently lost unless he successfully challenges the ban. Taking his concerns public, Jesus voiced his perplexity and frustration on X about his ban from the intensely competitive and globally popular video game, Counter-Strike 2.
Hi @counterstrike my account received a VAC ban unfairly, can you help me? Follow the account link and print of the ban https://t.co/pd2BgmA2BX pic.twitter.com/yQPI8uM5Jj
— Gabriel Jesus (@gabrieljesus9) January 22, 2024
This game, a cornerstone in multiplayer shooter games since its initial release in 2000, has evolved with several versions over the years, culminating in the 2023 release of Counter-Strike 2. Jesus disputes the ban, which has been active since January 20, as being unjust.
Looking ahead, Jesus faces the potential disappointment of missing a grand event in the Counter-Strike 2 calendar – the BLAST Spring finals. Set in the iconic Wembley Arena in London in July, this high-stakes tournament boasts a whopping $425,000 prize pool.
