Players has prepared a digest of the main esports and gaming news for June 9, 2026.
Ukraine's Dota 2 National Team Receives Direct Invitation to Esports Nations Cup 2026
- The organizers of Esports Nations Cup 2026 have announced the 16 national teams that received direct invitations to the Dota 2 tournament. Ukraine's national team is among the invited participants and will begin its ENC 2026 campaign without having to compete in the regional qualifiers.
Dplus Head Coach cvMax Receives Warning for Inappropriate Remarks Following Road to MSI Elimination
- Dplus League of Legends head coach Kim "cvMax" Dae-ho has received an official warning from the organization's management. The disciplinary action was prompted by inappropriate sexually suggestive comments he made during a post-match interview after the team's elimination from the LCK Road to MSI tournament.
Anatolii Trubin Receives a Gift from NAVI Ahead of IEM Cologne Major 2026
- Ukrainian esports organization NAVI has presented a gift to Ukraine national team and Benfica goalkeeper Anatolii Trubin. The footballer received a branded merchandise package ahead of the team's appearance at the biggest Counter-Strike 2 tournament of the season — IEM Cologne Major 2026.
Konami Launches New eFootball Advertising Campaign "JUST WATCHING?" Featuring Lionel Messi
- Japanese company Konami has unveiled a new promotional video for its free-to-play football simulator eFootball. The star of the new television commercial, titled "JUST WATCHING?", is long-time franchise ambassador and global football icon Lionel Messi.