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HLTV's IEM Cologne Major Photo Gallery — BetBoom's Rise, 9z History, Playoff Emotion
HLTV's IEM Cologne 2026 photo gallery captures the Major's defining moments — BetBoom's underdog rise, 9z's history-making upsets, and the emotional arcs of Stage 1-3.
lauNX Exploring Off-Season Options as FUT Face Uncertain Roster Future
Romanian rifler lauNX is exploring opportunities ahead of the 2026 off-season — speculation grows that FUT could lose multiple standout players after the breakthrough Cologne campaign.
NIP Bench cairne After Six-Month Stint — Ukrainian Rifler Out Before XSE Pro League
NIP move Ukrainian rifler cairne to the bench after six months — the latest in the Swedish org's ongoing CS2 roster restructuring less than two weeks before XSE Pro League 2026.
NRG Bench br0 After IEM Cologne Stage 1 Exit — Danish Rifler Open to Transfer
NRG move Danish rifler br0 to the bench after a Stage 1 exit at IEM Cologne — the player remains under contract while NRG explores transfer options and roster restructuring.
XTQZZZ to Vitality: 'Nothing Is Guaranteed' — Coach Warns Against Complacency After 9z Loss
Vitality coach XTQZZZ tells HLTV that even championship-winning lineups need internal reminders that 'nothing is guaranteed' — comments that land sharper after the 9z Stage 3 upset.
huNter: G2's New Mental Strength Was the Difference in the NAVI Bo3 at IEM Cologne
G2 captain huNter credits the team's improved mentality as the decisive factor in the dramatic Bo3 win over NAVI at IEM Cologne — composure, resilience, and round-by-round focus.
TeSeS Embraces Falcons' Tough Cologne Bracket — 'Perfect Storyline for a Championship'
Falcons rifler TeSeS welcomes the team's difficult Cologne playoff path — Vitality in QF, potential Spirit or G2 in SF — calling the bracket the perfect championship storyline.
YEKINDAR on FURIA's 2026 Campaign: 'Season Has Been Trash — Identity Matters More Than Results'
YEKINDAR delivers a candid HLTV assessment of FURIA's 2026 — calling the season 'trash' and saying the FalleN-led rebuild now prioritises identity over short-term results.
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