Gentle Mates in Negotiations to Sell Roster; Set to Leave Counter-Strike
Gentle Mates, Spain's top Counter‑Strike organization, announced its exit from the scene as co‑founder Gotaga confirmed the roster is up for sale. The team sits 34th in the VRS rankings, with AWPer Antonio “MartinezSa” Martinez drawing particular interest from FaZe. Negotiations with FaZe have stalled over a price premium for MartinezSa, leaving the future of the entire roster uncertain. Potential buyers include Spanish clubs Heretics, KOI and GiantX, which could reshape the European CS:GO landscape.
Nemiga Replace 9z at Bounty S2
Nemiga has been invited to replace 9z at BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 2 after the South American squad withdrew due to schedule conflicts. The 32‑team CS:GO tournament kicks off online on July 21, with the top eight advancing to a LAN finale...
Gaimin Gladiators Bench Squad "in Light of Changes to the Major Revenue Structure"
Gaimin Gladiators have benched the remaining core trio of their Counter‑Strike roster after a strategic review of their program. The decision follows a disappointing Cologne Major, where the team posted a 0‑3 record and a 23.5% round‑win rate, earning only...
Falcons Sweep FURIA to Win IEM Cologne Major
Falcons swept FURIA 3‑0 to capture the IEM Cologne 2026 Major, delivering a dominant performance across Mirage, Anubis and Inferno. The victory gave Nikola “NiKo” Kovač his first Major trophy after 17 attempts, ending a long‑standing narrative of near‑misses. Star...
FURIA Stop 9z's Cologne Run to Secure Semis
FURIA overcame 9z in a best‑of‑three to reach the IEM Cologne Major 2026 semifinals, winning Mirage 13‑9 and Overpass 13‑6 after a 8‑13 loss on Dust2. The Brazilian squad finally broke a recurring quarter‑final curse that had seen them fall...
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YEKINDAR: "Our Season Has Been Trash and We Are Focusing More on Regaining Our Identity [than Results]"
FURIA entered the Cologne Major after a disappointing season, highlighted by missed playoffs and early exits at several events. Mid‑laner Mareks “YEKINDAR” Gaļinskis said the team’s focus has shifted from chasing results to rebuilding its identity through tighter communication and...
B1ad3: "With the Kinds of Mistakes We Did, We Don't Deserve to Be in the Top Eight"
Natus Vincere failed to reach the Cologne Major playoffs after narrow defeats to Falcons and G2, leaving them outside the top eight. Coach Andrey “B1ad3” blamed missed closing opportunities, communication breakdowns, and an inability to perform under pressure. He confirmed...
Live From Cologne Major Playoffs Media Day
HLTV’s media day at the IEM Cologne Major playoffs featured interviews with eight teams as they prepared for the knockout stage. Notable absences included m0NESY and karrigan of the Falcons, both sidelined by illness, prompting coach TeSeS to discuss roster...
Regional Distribution Set for PGL Singapore Major
The PGL Singapore Major’s regional slot allocation has been finalized. Europe now fields 18 teams across Stage 1, 2 and 3, gaining one spot from the Americas. Asia’s representation drops to five slots, losing its Stage 3 berth after 9z defeated The MongolZ. The...
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Dumau: "We Had Difficult Adversities, but We Didn't Deal [with It] as a Team Together"
Legacy’s Cologne Major campaign collapsed in Stage 3 after a 1‑2 pool defeat to G2, mirroring earlier losses to MOUZ and Natus Vincere. The squad battled daily illnesses that hampered communication and morale, and captain dumau blamed a lack of collective resilience...
PGL Announce 2027 China Event
PGL announced that its 2027 flagship esports tournament will take place in China from April 14‑26. The event features a $1 million prize pool and an additional $300,000 VRS invite bonus, with 16 teams competing. Fourteen slots are awarded through the global...
NiKo: "We Were Joking with Finn that Maybe We'll Repeat FaZe in Budapest. Maybe a Different Outcome in the Final"
Falcons secured a playoff berth at the IEM Cologne Major after a grueling double‑overtime victory over Natus Vincere on Anubis. NiKo, visibly exhausted, praised the win as a confidence boost and a sign the team can thrive under pressure. He noted...
Sycrone: "I'm Set on xertioN as an IGL"
MOUZ’s coach Dennis “sycrone” Nielsen reflected on the team’s 1‑3 loss at the IEM Cologne Major, noting the defeat fell short of expectations but served as a testing ground for newer talent. He praised rookie Adrian “xelex” Vincze’s composure and...
Kakafu: "I Really Hope We Can Stay Together, but We Will See What Happens"
Monte’s CS:GO squad was knocked out of the IEM Cologne Major after a heartbreaking 11‑10 Dust2 decider. Coach Alexander “kakafu” Szymanczyk praised the team’s structured growth, tactical progress and the breakout performance of IGL Gizmy. He highlighted the learning curve...
The MongolZ End Monte's Cologne Major Run
The MongolZ defeated Monte 2‑1 in Stage 3 of the IEM Cologne Major, securing a spot in the final Swiss round. Monte’s loss likely drops them out of the top‑12 on the July VRS update, ending their Major run. Key performances...