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The livestream by Corinthians Esports, which intended to address mounting fan concerns, degenerated into a spectacle of unmanaged conflicts, financial revelations, and public confrontations on May 20, 2025. Lasting over two hours, the event exposed systemic organizational failures, contested financial practices, and unresolved labor disputes. Below is a chronological reconstruction of the key moments, debates, and controversies that defined this watershed moment for the organization, enriched with direct quotes and contextual analysis to illuminate the depth of the crisis. Themore

League of Legends is gearing up for the arrival of Patch 25.11, which looks set to turn things upside down. From the return of old pesky picks, large buffs to some forgotten favorites, and tweaks to overperforming champions, the new patch will bring a large shift to the meta. Let's have a look at some of the biggest changes poised to land with the arrival of League of Legends Patch 25.11, set to go live on Wednesday, May 28th. APmore

The 2025 LEC Spring Playoffs are right around the corner as the top six teams of the Regular Season prepare to battle for the trophy starting Saturday, May 24th. There's more on the line than just regional glory, however. The top two teams at the end of the Playoffs will also get to represent the LEC on the international stage, as they will have earned their spots at both MSI 2025 and the Esports World Cup 2025. With so muchmore

Jian “Uzi” Zi-Hao has been announced as the second inductee to the League of Legends Hall of Legends. Following Faker’s induction last year, many fans were already anticipating the venerated ADC to follow swiftly. What is Hall of Legends? The Hall of Legends is an effort by Riot Games to commemorate the history of competitive League of Legends – done by acknowledging the hands that helped build the esport into what it is today. The primary criterion for induction is a measuring of their ‘lasting impact’ on the game, the sport, and the community. Players inducted into the Hall ofmore

Looking to climb the ranked ladder in Patch 25.10? We've got you covered. The latest wave of changes has shaken up the meta once again, shifting power across the Rift and opening the door for some surprising picks to rise through the ranks. Whether you're grinding solo queue or looking to break into a new tier, knowing which champions are currently performing best can make all the difference. From overperforming solo laners to dominant jungle carries, here are the bestmore

American Honda Motor Co., Inc has officially ended its partnership with esports organization Team Liquid following a controversial social media post by one of the team's Rainbow Six Siege players. The huge sponsorship termination comes after Lucas "DiasLucasBr" Dias shared an inappropriate GIF related to atomic bombing on his social media account, causing widespread backlash in the esports community and beyond. The incident after CAG Osaka x Team Liquid On May 13, 2025, following Team Liquid's loss to Japanese teammore

Understanding the concept of "minion block" is essential for any League of Legends player aiming to master movement, positioning, and lane control. This article will guide you from the basics of minion mechanics to the technical details of pathfinding and collision, answering the crucial question: Can you walk through minions in League of Legends? What Are Minions in League of Legends? Minions are AI-controlled units that spawn from each team's Nexus and march down the three lanes—top, mid, and bot—every 30more

Samira is a unique marksman-melee hybrid in League of Legends. She’s fast, aggressive, and thrives in chaotic fights. This guide breaks down how she works, when she’s strong, and how to use her in real games. How Samira's Kit Works Samira relies on Style to build up momentum in fights. Her damage ramps up when she hits enemies with different attacks in sequence. At full stacks, she unlocks her strongest ability: Inferno Trigger. Daredevil Impulse (Passive) Damaging enemy champions withmore

Encountering the "An Error Has Occurred" message in the League of Legends shop can be a frustrating experience for players eager to purchase champions, skins, or other in-game content. This comprehensive guide covers the causes, step-by-step solutions, and essential tips to help you resolve this issue and get back to enjoying your game. Common Causes of the Shop Error Several factors can trigger the "An Error has Occurred" shop error in League of Legends: Server Issues: Temporary outages or maintenance onmore

The latest changes to arrive to League of Legends with Patch 25.10 have shaken up the meta entirely. While the dust settles after sweeping changes to AP items, the most recent wave of buffs and nerfs see some champions soar to new heights, while others are left in the mud. Whether you're climbing the ranked ladder or keeping an eye on pro play implications, here are the biggest winners and losers of League of Legends Patch 25.10. Biggest Winners ofmore

The Regular Season at the LEC Spring 2025 has come and gone, leaving Karmine Corp alone at the top of the standings as we head for the Playoffs. After a fiercely competitive seven weeks of games, the time has come to take a look at the champions that dominated the stage through their overwhelming presence at the Regular Season. The Most Picked Champions Engage Supports Take Over If you've followed the LEC Spring 2025 closely so far, then it will comemore

Ever since League of Legends released back in 2009, the game's movement commands have always been performed tied to the mouse. That could well be changing soon, though, as new leaked images show that movement with the "WASD" keys could well be arriving soon in what might prove to be one of the biggest changes ever made to the game. Changing Movement, Changing the Game Admittedly, not much is known about this new WASD movement addition to League of Legends. Whether this change will arrive soon or in the distant future, whether it will affect all aspects of the gamemore

Yuumi is a support champion in League of Legends who helps her teammates by healing, shielding, and empowering their abilities. Discover the best tips, builds, and strategies in our simple League of Legends Yuumi guide to support your team effectively. Yuumi's Abilities Explained Passive: Feline Friendship Yuumi’s passive ability lets her heal herself periodically when attacking enemies or using abilities. If Yuumi attaches to an ally within 4 seconds after triggering her passive, her ally receives the same healing. Whilemore

When Caliste "Caliste" Henry-Hennebert got the bump to start his LEC career for Karmine Corp, he looked poised to become the scene's next big thing. Despite all of the hype, though, few could have imagined just how quickly Caliste would cement himself as one of the best — if not the best — players in the league. Over the course of the Regular Season at the LEC Spring 2025, the French AD carry went on to lead the league across several major statistics to put up one of the most individually dominant seasons in LEC history. Caliste: Taking over themore

Finding yourself ahead is one of the most euphoric feelings in League of Legends. But that invincibility comes crashing down fairly quickly when enemy champions finally manage to take you down – seizing the bounty placed on your head. For nearly 15 years, League of Legends has played host to incalculable battles on the Rift and, for just as long, the Bounty System has been in play. Over the years, its shape has been shifted and reworked countless times – and yet it stands the test of time as an intrinsic mechanic of the game. In October 2024, the latestmore

If Rogue's run at the LEC Spring 2025 has been going badly, then it's about to get a whole lot worse for the final week of the Regular Season. The team's support player, Lee "Execute" Jeong-hoon, has been suspended by Riot Games for Rogue's final match of season, potentially dooming the squad to a last place finish. Execute's Suspension According to Execute himself, the reason for the one-match suspension is that the South Korean player said "take [your life]" to another player during a game of SoloQ. Execute has accepted the punishment, while also claiming that the whole ordeal simplymore

The Esports World Cup Foundation announced today the launch of Road to EWC, a global campaign centered on the player and Club journeys. “The global initiative will spotlight the diverse paths players take to qualify for the EWC, celebrating the passion, rivalries, and competitive spirit that connect global audiences to the world’s largest esports event.” Building Up to the Esports World Cup Set to run from May until August, Road to EWC will be more, well, a road through. With the Esports World Cup 2025 kicking off on July 7th and running until August 28th, the campaign will document themore

Riot Games is turning up the heat with Patch 25.10, delivering what may turn out to be one of the most impactful League of Legends updates of 2025 so far. From sweeping champion adjustments and long-requested item reworks to early groundwork for the Summer competitive meta, this patch is more than just your average balance tune-up. Whether you're climbing solo queue or keeping an eye on the pro scene, the new patch is poised to reshape how the game ismore

Twelve years into his incredibly illustrious career, Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok just scored his second pentakill in an official match. After a monstruous performance on Ahri, the feat propelled T1 to a match win over DRX at the LCK 2025 Season, where the team now sits in third place with a 7-4 record. The Pentakill: A Decade in the Making It seems mad to think that after such a long career marked by success, Faker has just now landed only the second pentakill of his career. To put matters into perspective, the T1 mid laner has more than twice as manymore

After winning their last three consecutive matches of the Regular Season, Movistar KOI are gaining momentum at the LEC Spring 2025. Not all is sunshine and rainbows over at the MKOI camp, though, as the Spanish organization is currently facing troubling allegations surrounding the team’s internal operations. The issues, which seem to have arisen at the team house for Movistar KOI’s League of Legends squad, were brought to light by none other than the team’s own fan club of Las Karpas, who cited cases of “mistreatment, negligence, and abuse.” The Allegations In a statement made out by Las Karpas onmore