Football professional is banned from Counter-Strike 2 for cheating – €35,000 at risk

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The Brazilian national soccer player Gabriel Jesus (26) is known for his love of gaming. He regularly plays on Twitch with his teammate Neymar. But now he’s in trouble with Counter-Strike 2: His account was banned for cheating, but it’s so valuable.

Who is this?

  • Gabriel Jesus is a striker for Arsenal and has played 64 games for the Brazil national team.
  • In his free time, the Brazilian streams on Twitch, together with Neymar, a good friend, and Casemiro.
  • But now the 26-year-old is having trouble with Steam.

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    Striker complains about being banned for cheating

    What is his problem? As the striker wrote in a tweet from January 22nd, his account on Steam received a VAC ban in Counter-Strike 2. In his opinion this is unfair.

    According to a report from NowArsenal, the ban came while he was on the pitch for Arsenal in a 5-0 win on Saturday, January 20.

    A “VAC” ban like this is a serious thing: you only get it for cheating. You are then permanently blocked. The system is intended to ensure the sporting integrity of Valve’s games.

    How is this discussed?? Fans of Counter-Strike were quick to help and first analyzed Gabriel Jesus’ account:

  • The striker has items worth €35,000
  • The German streamer OhnePixel was surprised to see that the Brazilian was using the sticker of a German team
  • A well-known face from the community, a player agent, offered to take care of the ban and let her contacts play here

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    But Jesus’ football fans reacted differently. Some people here said that they should concentrate on the other “shooting and scoring” thing, namely the one for Arsenal.

    At the moment it is not yet clear whether and when Gabriel Jesus’ ban will be lifted.

    The skins and skin trading in Counter-Strike 2 are out of control. The sums involved are huge. Gabriel Jesus is no exception with his €35,000:

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