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m0NESY: “kyousuke’s arrival has only affected us for the better”

After Falcons defeated G2 at the Esports World Cup 2025, m0NESY discussed how kyousuke’s arrival affected him and the team. The AWPer also named the happiest and most difficult periods of his professional career.

15 August 2026 · gridge

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tN1R: “HEROIC changed my mindset and the way I see my career”

After HEROIC were eliminated from the Esports World Cup 2025, tN1R reflected on the loss to Aurora, assessed Alkaren’s potential, and looked back on his time in an international roster. The Belarusian rifler also confirmed that he would not compete at BLAST Open London.

15 August 2026 · gridge

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kyousuke: “A match against donk would be hype”

At the Esports World Cup 2025, kyousuke discussed the reasons behind his dip in individual form, the difficulties of practicing with high ping in Riyadh, and how his current tournament schedule differs from his time in Spirit Academy. He also reflected on a potential match against donk.

15 August 2026 · gridge

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m0NESY: “I will come back much stronger by the end of the year”

After Falcons defeated Vitality in the Esports World Cup 2025 third-place match, m0NESY assessed the opponent’s current form, discussed kyousuke’s performance, and promised to come back much stronger by the end of the year.

15 August 2026 · gridge

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Ax1Le: “Lately, the break has done me good—I feel much better”

At Majestic LanDaLan 3, Ax1Le discussed his decline after the move to CS2, his unexpected removal from BetBoom’s starting lineup, offers from other teams, and the future of the 9BOOMPRO mix. He also shared advice for aspiring professionals and recalled the best period of his career.

14 August 2026 · gridge

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1eeR: “Life does not end with one tournament”

At Majestic LanDaLan 3, Nemiga captain 1eeR discussed the risk of missing the Budapest Major, the team’s lack of tournament appearances and VRS points, sowalio’s integration, and Nemiga’s main goal. He also named the scene’s best trash-talkers and recalled the brightest moment of his career.

14 August 2026 · gridge

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