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NAF

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NAF: “Joining Liquid was the best decision of my career”

At the Esports World Cup 2025, NAF discussed the lack of emerging talent in North American Counter-Strike, named joining Liquid as the best decision of his career, and recalled his most important victories. The Canadian also revealed the price of his most expensive purchase.

15 August 2026 · MN

bodyy

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bodyy: “The win over NAVI will give us a lot of confidence”

After 3DMAX’s upset victory over NAVI at the Esports World Cup 2025, bodyy explained why the result was especially important following the in-game leadership change, assessed the team’s chances of a deep run, and built his international dream lineup.

15 August 2026 · MN

Aleksib

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Aleksib: “Going out after one game is a huge disappointment”

After NAVI’s loss to 3DMAX at the Esports World Cup 2025, Aleksib explained why the early exit was especially painful following the team’s strong run in Cologne. The captain also compared makazze with jL and assessed the prospects of NAVI’s former academy players.

15 August 2026 · MN

ultimate

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ultimate: “Joining Liquid was the best decision of my career”

At the Esports World Cup 2025, ultimate named young players worth watching, reflected on the best decision of his career, and revealed his most expensive purchase.

15 August 2026 · MN

Jee

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Jee: “CS2 has brought Asian and European Counter-Strike closer”

At the Esports World Cup 2025, Jee explained why the Asian scene has moved closer to the leading regions, named the entire TYLOO roster as his best teammates, and built a dream team featuring m0NESY.

15 August 2026 · MN

HooXi

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HooXi: “Danish Counter-Strike does not fit the current meta very well”

After Astralis were eliminated from the Esports World Cup 2025, HooXi discussed the team’s current form, named NiKo as the best teammate of his career, and explained why the Danish scene has lost its former dominance.

15 August 2026 · MN

apEX

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apEX: “We cannot be at the top all the time”

At the Esports World Cup 2025, apEX discussed Vitality’s dip after an outstanding first half of the season, explained why the team’s problems are not tactical, and praised mezii’s progress. The captain also revealed whether there is any opponent he particularly dislikes facing.

15 August 2026 · MN

rain

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rain: “I would play with NiKo again”

After FaZe were eliminated from the Esports World Cup 2025, rain reflected on the loss to Aurora, assessed s1mple’s performances for BC.Game, and looked back on their Major run together. The Norwegian also named the former teammate he would reunite with and shared the best and worst memories of his career.

15 August 2026 · MN

m0NESY

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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

Jimpphat

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Jimpphat: “We lack individual consistency”

After MOUZ were eliminated from the Esports World Cup 2025, Jimpphat explained why the team has struggled to win another trophy, named the best teammates of his career, and recalled the title-winning run at ESL Pro League and BetBoom Dacha.

15 August 2026 · MN

zonic

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zonic: “I want to win another Major with a third different team”

At the Esports World Cup 2025, zonic discussed his goals for the final stage of his coaching career, his desire to help NiKo win a Major, and his future with Falcons. The Dane also explained why he could not select only three players as the best he has ever coached.

15 August 2026 · MN

tN1R

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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

mzinho

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mzinho: “We are always ready to win a tournament—we just haven’t managed it yet”

After The MongolZ reached the Esports World Cup 2025 grand final, mzinho discussed the best memories of his career, his family’s support, and Mongolian cuisine. He also built his dream lineup and reflected on the team’s readiness to claim its first Big Event trophy.

15 August 2026 · MN

ropz

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ropz: “In terms of skill, ZywOo is the best teammate of my career”

At the Esports World Cup 2025, ropz named ZywOo the most skilled teammate of his career, explained why Vitality were his main option after leaving FaZe, and shared how he spends his time on flights between tournaments.

15 August 2026 · MN

kyousuke

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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

NiKo

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NiKo: “m0NESY has become a kind of mentor for kyousuke”

After Falcons finished third at the Esports World Cup 2025, NiKo compared kyousuke’s playstyle to his younger self, discussed m0NESY’s role in helping the young rifler settle in, and made a personal promise for the rest of the year.

15 August 2026 · MN

ZywOo

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ZywOo: “We want to return to the level we showed in the first half of the year”

After Vitality finished fourth at the Esports World Cup 2025, ZywOo discussed the team’s loss of confidence, problems with individual shooting and collective decision-making, and promised to work toward returning to their first-half form.

15 August 2026 · MN

m0NESY

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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

jottAAA

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jottAAA: “We truly believe that we can win the grand final”

After Aurora reached the Esports World Cup 2025 grand final, jottAAA discussed the team’s confidence ahead of facing The MongolZ, explained why he did not care who advanced to the title match, and commented on the behavior of Falcons supporters.

15 August 2026 · MN

mezii

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mezii: “We are not always clicking as a team”

After Vitality’s semifinal defeat at the Esports World Cup 2025, mezii explained why the team has struggled to rediscover its first-half form, reflected on the mistakes against The MongolZ, and discussed the shortage of professional players from the United Kingdom.

15 August 2026 · MN

flameZ

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flameZ: “An Israeli lineup is a little dream for every one of us”

After Vitality’s semifinal defeat at the Esports World Cup 2025, flameZ reflected on the team’s mistakes against The MongolZ, discussed the dream of one day playing in an Israeli lineup, and named AMSALEM as a promising player from the national scene.

15 August 2026 · MN

mzinho

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mzinho: “You cannot be selfish—you have to fit into the team”

After The MongolZ reached the Esports World Cup 2025 semifinals, mzinho discussed the team’s confidence against the world’s strongest opponents, the changes made after BLAST, and offered advice to young players hoping to become professionals.

15 August 2026 · MN

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