The biggest star on the world stage CS: GOUkraine simple has been strongly affected by the decision in recent days. Russia to invade Ukraine† The actress, born in Kiev, the capital of the country, which has suffered intense attacks since the beginning of the war, even launched a desperate appeal on Thursday 24: “They are bombing my city”.
S1mple and his friends – Russians and Ukrainians – are out Na’ViDespite concerns, he will continue to compete in the final IEM Katowice, in Poland, this weekend. Earlier this Friday (25), he used an ESL tribute to last year’s Intel Grand Slam to talk about war and ask for peace, being welcomed by the Ukrainian audience, his colleagues and the people on stage. Watch the video with subtitles below (thanks to user @dope_right), the translation of the actor’s speech, as well as Gallic during transmission.
First off, I don’t have much to say, but esports is outside of politics. It has nothing to do with the decisions of all the players, ours and the other teams and your governments. I played with Ukrainian, Russian and American actors throughout my career and they were all great people. Now I’m here with my friends, my real friends. We win together and we lose together. Everyone wants peace for Ukraine and the world. We are scared, but we have to lead by example to the world, unite with our fans, our friends and everyone who will watch this championship. First of all, let’s be human. Thank you to everyone who came and enjoyed this championship.
Check out the schedule for the IEM Katowice Finals below, with a total prize pool of $1 million:
- Friday 02/25 – Virtus.pro vs G2 Esports
- Friday 2/25 – FaZe Clan vs. Gambit Esports
- Saturday 26/02 11:30 – Na’Vi vs Winner VP vs G2
- Saturday, March 26 at 3:00 p.m. – Heroic vs. FaZe Winner vs. GMB
- Sunday 02/27, 1:00 p.m. – Grand Final
Source : The Enemy
