13.12 at 12:00 — Oleksandr "s1mple" Kostyliev commented on a rumour concerning veteran Brazilian player Gabriel "FalleN" Toledo. According to s1mple, several Brazilians told him that FalleN had been planning to retire following a Major victory.
S1mple relayed that the information came to him through conversations with people from Brazil: some told him that FalleN intended to finish his competitive career if his team won that Major. The remark was presented as hearsay rather than a confirmed announcement from FalleN himself.
FalleN is a long‑standing figure in the Counter‑Strike scene, known for his role as an AWPer and in‑game leader. News of a potential retirement after a major triumph would be notable given his status in the game, but s1mple's comments only reflect what he was told and do not constitute an official statement from FalleN.
At this stage the claim remains an unconfirmed report passed on to s1mple by third parties. Observers and fans will likely wait for any direct confirmation from FalleN or his organization before treating the retirement talk as fact.