13.05.2024
Footballer Yevhen Konoplyanka became a co-founder of the Ukrainian esports organisation kONO.ECF

Former Ukrainian footballer Yevhen Konoplyanka has become an investor in the new esports organisation kONO.ECF, which has been operating under the TBA.ECF tag for the past few months. The club published the announcement on its social media. ‘We are united by this desire to play spectacularly and move towards European heights. Every day, the team […]

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13.05.2024
torzsi: “We got lucky to beat Vitality but went to the final as confident as we can”

MOUZ player Adam torzsi Torzsas gave an interview to Players reporter Sofiia Pikhalo. Congratulations on the win. How's the team feeling right now?  Thank you for the congratulations. It feels amazing. We are really proud and happy. We are just really happy with the progress we are making at the moment. Also in this tournament […]

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12.05.2024
Jimpphat about the upcoming final:“It means a lot for us to win the LAN. It's something we have been struggling with”

MOUZ player Jimi Jimpphat Salo gave an interview to Players reporter Sofiia Pikhalo. Congratulations on your win. How do you feel right now? It was a long game. I feel really happy. It feels good to be in the finals again after the last time. The game itself was a bit of a struggle, especially […]

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10.05.2024
Br0: “I’m happy that we beat CadiaN for the sake of stavn and jabbi”

Astralis player Alexander br0 Bro gave an interview to Players reporter Sofiia Pikhalo. Congratulations. How do you feel after your game?  I’m feeling happy that we won. I’m happy that we beat CadiaN for the sake of stavn and jabbi. Of course, it's always rough to play versus ex-teammates, but yes, it was nice.  Do […]

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03.05.2024
Maynter: «I had the life of a younger brother, so I didn't choose what I played»

Ukrainian LoL player from Karmine Corp Blue Volodymyr Maynter Sorokin talked with Players journalist Serhii Taran. We talked about the Ukrainian LoL scene, Maynter's career path, and the prospects for the discipline in Ukraine. How did it happen that you chose League of Legends, even though CS and Dota are the most popular games in […]

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30.04.2024
TeaGuvnor: “We lived in Ukraine for two years, I have family there. Why would I not support a country that's under war?”

British Dota 2 analyst and caster Robson TeaGuvnor Merritt found time in his busy schedule during the ESL One Dota 2 Birmingham to discuss the UK Dota scene, the game evolution and support of Ukraine during the war with Players Editor-In-Chief Alex Kharchenko.  Thank you for your time for the interview. You're working at ESL […]

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30.04.2024
CadiaN about the progress of team building in Team Liquid: “There are still many things to be clarified inside the game and outside the game even more”

Players Editor-In-Chief Alex Kharchenko had an opportunity to talk with Team Liquid player Casper cadiaN Moller before the start of ESL Pro League S19. We discussed the progress of building the team, personal performance, pitfalls in travelling and CS in the NA region.  How do you see the whole progress of team building in Team […]

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30.04.2024
jL on the development of NAVI: ‘You will see our progress with every tournament’

NAVI player Justinas jL Lekavicius talked to Players. We discussed EPL S19 goal, playing in the arena and winning the major.  You're in new jersey. Is it good? It's amazing. I thought maybe it was a little crazy that we have a blue stripe on the sleeve, but it's good. Now I look at it […]

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29.04.2024
Gizmy about the invitation to the main Monte roster: «At first, I substituted sdy for RMR. I think they were a bit impressed with my performance»

Monte player Jack Gizmy von Spreckelsen talked with Players Editor-In-Chief Alex Kharchenko. How did you get into Monty Academy?  I was playing with shield in The Prodigies roster and he got an offer from Monte Gen. And obviously he joined them. Then about a week later he messaged me saying they're still looking for another […]

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29.04.2024
r1nkle: «I had five offers from other teams»

The new Ninjas in Pyjamas sniper Artem r1nkle Moroz spoke to Players before the start of the ESL Pro League Season 19 with CS2. The Ukrainian talked about offers from other teams, his move to NIP, and adaptation to the new team.  You've been in B8 for a long time, why do you think the […]

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