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PGL reveals Singapore Major rosters, including two Macedonian players

PGL has announced the rosters of all 32 teams at the Singapore Major. Matej "NucleonZ" Trajkoski is Falcons' substitute, while Damjan "kyxsan" Stoilkovski is on Aurora's roster.

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Las Vegas targets BLAST partnership to host 2028 Major

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority will meet on November 10 to approve a $2 million sponsorship deal with BLAST for two 2028 events, including a Counter-Strike Major.

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MOUZ take No.1 in HLTV world rankings after IEM Beijing title

MOUZ became No.1 in the HLTV World Rankings after winning IEM Beijing, two points ahead of FURIA. Macedonian player Damjan "kyxsan" Stoilkovski's Aurora sit fifth.

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FalleN on retirement: more time for family and an ordinary life

Brazilian legend Gabriel "FalleN" Toledo told HLTV in Beijing about his approaching retirement, his family and his future plans in Counter-Strike.

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MOUZ win IEM Beijing 2026, xertioN named MVP

MOUZ beat The MongolZ in the IEM Beijing 2026 grand final and lifted the trophy. Dorian "xertioN" Berman took home the MVP award.

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xertioN on IEM Beijing MVP: "An honor" to join gla1ve on the list

MOUZ's Dorian "xertioN" Berman won the MVP award at IEM Beijing 2026 after his team took the title without dropping a map. He spoke about his IGL role and the build-up to the Major.

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MOUZ win IEM Beijing without dropping a map, sweep The MongolZ 3-0

MOUZ won IEM Beijing 2026 by beating The MongolZ 3-0 in the grand final. The team finished the tournament without losing a single map.

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ILLYRIANS beat Fire Flux 2:1 in decider to reach NODWIN Clutch Play-In stage

ILLYRIANS, with Macedonian rifler VAloN, beat Fire Flux Esports 2:1 in the Group C decider and advanced to the Play-In Stage of NODWIN Clutch Series #14.

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chopper announces retirement from professional Counter-Strike

Former Team Spirit captain Leonid "chopper" Vishnyakov has confirmed to HLTV that he is retiring as a player after a career of more than 10 years that included a Major title.

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MOUZ beat BETBOOM to reach the IEM Beijing final

MOUZ swept BETBOOM 2-0 in the IEM Beijing 2026 semi-final and advanced to the grand final without dropping a map at the event.

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IEM Beijing: Semi-finals set – The MongolZ vs NAVI and MOUZ vs BetBoom

The semi-finals of IEM Beijing 2026 are getting under way, with The MongolZ facing NAVI first. MOUZ and BetBoom meet in the second semi-final.

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PGL introduces $30,000 fine for teams that withdraw from events

PGL's 2027 rulebook sets a $30,000 fine for teams that withdraw from an event after their participation is confirmed. The measure targets withdrawals driven by the VRS ranking system.

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IEM Beijing playoffs: the best highlights so far

The IEM Beijing 2026 playoffs opened with PARIVISION against Natus Vincere, followed by FURIA against BETBOOM. Both matches produced a number of standout clutches and multi-kills.

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Falcons put academy team Falcons Force on hold

Falcons have paused their academy squad Falcons Force and are letting the players explore their options. Macedonian player Matej "Nucleonz" Trajkoski was part of the roster.

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iM: NAVI reach IEM Beijing playoffs after beating Falcons again

NAVI beat Falcons for a second time at IEM Beijing 2026 to take the final playoff spot. Mihai "iM" Ivan said the results showed the team's wins were no one-off.

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IEM Beijing 2026: BETBOOM eliminate Liquid in three maps, MOUZ reach semi-finals

BETBOOM beat Liquid 2-1 to reach the IEM Beijing 2026 playoffs, with a zorte ace deciding the Mirage decider. MOUZ swept PARIVISION 2-0.

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IEM Beijing 2026: playoff bracket is set

After The MongolZ upset FURIA, MOUZ and FURIA sit on the same side of the IEM Beijing 2026 playoff bracket. NAVI face PARIVISION in the quarter-finals.

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BetBoom Team beat Aurora and Liquid on the same day to reach IEM Beijing playoffs

BetBoom Team swept Aurora Gaming 2:0 and then beat Team Liquid 2:1 on the same day at IEM Beijing 2026, securing a quarterfinal against FURIA.

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Liquid eliminate TYLOO from IEM Beijing with 2-0 win

Liquid beat TYLOO 2-0 at IEM Beijing 2026 to keep their playoff hopes alive. The Chinese hosts are eliminated from the event.

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BRUTE edge Nexus Gaming 2:1 in Fiesta Series 3 Round of 16

BRUTE, with Macedonian AWPer aidKiT, beat Nexus Gaming 2:1 in a three-map series in the Fiesta Series 3 playoffs Round of 16.

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ILLYRIANS knocked out by Leo Team in CCT EU Play-In #13 Round of 8

ILLYRIANS, with Macedonian rifler VAloN, lost 0:2 to Leo Team in the Play-In Round of 8 of CCT EU 2026 Play-In #13 and finish in places 5–8.

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Aurora eliminate G2 from IEM Beijing, kyxsan posts 1.12 rating

Aurora beat G2 2-1 to knock them out of IEM Beijing. Macedonian player Damjan "kyxsan" Stoilkovski plays for Aurora.

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Legacy knocked out of IEM Beijing after loss to B8

B8 beat Legacy 2-1 on maps to eliminate them from IEM Beijing 2026. The Brazilian team's slump continued with a fourth straight defeat.

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karrigan: Falcons struggling on their own map picks

Falcons captain Finn "karrigan" Andersen said his team keeps winning maps picked by opponents but not their own, after a hard-fought three-map win over FaZe at IEM Beijing 2026.

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