Intense roster changes shake Brazilian CS:GO scene
The Brazilian Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) scene has been buzzing with intense roster changes and movements recently. Several top teams have been affected, leading to a major shakeup in the competitive landscape.
Let's dive into the latest developments and explore how these changes are reshaping the CS:GO scene in Brazil.
Imperial drops out of FiReLEAGUE battle due to FalleN's absence
In a surprising turn of events, Imperial Esports announced their withdrawal from the FiReLEAGUE Battle 2023. The official statement revealed that Gabriel "FalleN" Toledo would be unable to attend the offline event in Argentina, leading to the team's decision.
FalleN is the biggest Brazilian name in the middle of the this intense roster changes (credits: Draft5.com)Speculations regarding FalleN's future have been circulating since the player's break began. Rumors suggested FURIA and paiN Gaming's interest in acquiring the talented AWPer.
Despite the ongoing negotiations, FURIA denied making an offer, indicating that talks are still ongoing. With Imperial's withdrawal from the tournament, fans eagerly anticipate FalleN's next move.
MIBR shuffles roster, moves HEN1 to the bench amidst intense roster changes
MIBR, one of the prominent organizations in Brazilian CS:GO, surprised the community by announcing that Henrique "HEN1" Teles would be moved to the bench for the remainder of the season. HEN1, who had been with MIBR since August of the previous year, expressed his surprise at the decision on social media.
Salve família!
Venho informar que fui movido pro banco do MIBR. Sei que muitos vão buscar entender, assim como eu, mas esse é o CS e a vida! Mesmo que surpreso continuo na torcida pelo time e que alcancem o almejado.
Levarei comigo todos os bons momentos.— Henrique HEN1 T. (@HEN1) June 27, 2023
The organization's recent roster changes during the player break saw Matheus "Tuurtle" Anhaia also being moved to the bench, sparking rumors of Lucas "Lucaozy" Neves potentially joining the team.
The current MIBR lineup comprises:
- Felipe "insani" Yuji
- Breno "brnz4n" Poletto
- Raphael "exit" Lacerda
- Bruno "bit" Lima (coach)
00NATION fails to secure felps, Imperial and Fluxo show interest
In another twist, João "felps" Vasconcellos backed out of negotiations with 00NATION and is reportedly considering offers from other organizations such as Imperial and Fluxo. The possibility of felps joining Imperial gained traction, with rumors linking Gabriel "FalleN" Toledo and Marcelo "chelo" Cespedes to FURIA.
Felps wants to relive his SK Gaming's glory days and knows choosing a proper team is the way to go (credits: multiversomais)While no official statements have been made by the organizations involved, if the negotiations materialize, the lineups of FURIA and Imperial will undergo significant changes.
FURIA's lineup, for example, could potentially feature:
- Andrei "arT" Piovezan
- Kaike "KSCERATO" Cerato
- Yuri "yuurih" Santos
- Gabriel "FalleN" Toledo
- Marcelo "chelo" Cespedes
MIBR pursues saffee and drop after Lucaozy declines offer
After Lucas "Lucaozy" Neves negative response, MIBR is reportedly in talks with André "drop" Abreu and Raffael "saffee" Costa from FURIA. The organization sent an offer to Lucaozy last month, but the player opted to decline it.
Saffee and Drop are on MiBR's radar - playing together again soon maybe? (credits: Roque Marques)Instead, Lucaozy and Vinicius "vsm" Moreira will form the core of a revamped Fluxo lineup, with Romeu "zevy" Rocco and Vinicios "PKL" Coelho potentially joining from paiN Gaming. MIBR, however, appears to be leading the race to secure the services of drop and saffee.
These acquisitions could fill the void left by HEN1 and Tuurtle, recently benched and freeing up slots.
Conclusion of Brazilian intense roster changes
The Brazilian CS:GO scene has been undergoing significant transformations with intense roster changes and movements. From FalleN's absence in the FiReLEAGUE Battle to MIBR shuffling and pursuing new players, the landscape is constantly evolving.
The negotiations involving felps, Lucaozy, drop, and saffee have kept fans on the edge of their seats, eager to witness the formation of new lineups.
As these changes unfold, it will be fascinating to see how they impact the performance and competitiveness of Brazilian CS:GO teams in the coming months.