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🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Statistics Reveal: It’s Unnecessary to Pay Extra for This Feature

The article discusses the relevance of equipment in esports, suggesting that skill is more important than the gear itself.

Mar 22 • 10:33 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The funding has been cut, the league is horrified: 'A slap in the face'

The Finnish Electronic Sports Association (Seul) is shocked by the decision to deny it youth organization funding from the Ministry of Education and Culture for 2026.

Mar 21 • 14:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Guilherme Briggs, Diogo Defante, Julio Cocielo: check out the complete programming of the Tecnogame fair

The Tecnogame Festival in Porto Velho will be held on March 21 and 22, featuring e-sports, technology, and digital culture, with activities requiring food donations for entry.

Mar 20 • 18:47 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

29-Year-Old Female Player Caught Cheating – Here’s What Happened in Court

Thai esports player Warasin 'Tokyogurl' Naraphat was sentenced alongside her accomplice for cheating in the Arena of Valor game during Southeast Asian competitions.

Mar 20 • 17:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Jesse, 23, moved to Africa because of a 0.18-second delay

Jesse Rissanen, a 23-year-old gamer from Tampere, Finland, relocated to Cape Town, South Africa, for one and a half months to reduce a critical 0.18-second delay affecting his performance in competitive gaming.

Mar 19 • 18:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Quick Dismissal: Racist Outburst by 23-Year-Old Star Player

Team Liquid has swiftly terminated the contract of American-Bangladeshi player Rupal 'Rupal' Zaman following his racist remark during a practice session.

Mar 17 • 18:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Aleksi Virolainen, 28, won the world's largest CS league!

Finnish Counter-Strike star Aleksi 'Aleksib' Virolainen's team, Navi, has emerged as the new champion of the ESL Pro League after defeating Turkish team Aurora in the finals.

Mar 15 • 20:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Aleksi Virolainen: to the final!

Finnish star Aleksi 'Aleksib' Virolainen has led his team Navi to the final of the world's largest Counter-Strike league, ESL Pro League.

Mar 14 • 17:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The City of Äänekoski Received a Significant Donation – “Really Appreciated”

Äänekoski's youth services received a donation to establish gaming stations in five locations, including high-quality gaming equipment valued at around €11,000.

Mar 14 • 10:15 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Created by former Webedia employees, NEO aims to become a major player in organizing e-sports events in Europe

NEO, founded by ex-Webedia employees, seeks to establish itself as a key player in the European e-sports event organization industry.

Mar 13 • 08:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A major Finnish name made a tough decision: the entire team is for sale

Finland's leading esports organization ENCE has decided to sell its international Counter-Strike team due to insufficient performance despite significant investments.

Mar 11 • 18:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

IL: Serious Criminal Charges Against Finland's Super Star

Finnish esports star Aleksi "Aleksib" Virolainen faces serious tax fraud charges related to income earned from competitive gaming in 2020.

Mar 11 • 15:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Finnish superstar accused of serious tax fraud

Finnish esports player Aleksi 'Aleksib' Virolainen faces serious tax fraud charges related to his earnings from competitive gaming.

Mar 11 • 14:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Here is the Huuhkajat team for New Zealand

The Finnish national eSports team Huuhkajat is set to compete in the FIFA Series tournament in New Zealand at the end of March.

Mar 11 • 10:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Who is Alexandre 'TitaN', professional LoL player accused of sexual crimes

Professional League of Legends player Alexandre 'TitaN' Lima is being investigated for sexual crimes against at least three victims, including a 16-year-old girl.

Mar 11 • 05:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

"Right to the Name" – The Youth's Favorite Sport Association Did Not Receive Funding

The Finnish Electronic Sports Federation (SEUL) was denied public funding for youth organizations by the Ministry of Education and Culture for 2026, ending a longstanding financial support since 2013.

Mar 10 • 18:38 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
World

Saudi Arabia dug deep, bought a massive event, and announced major changes shortly thereafter - "Taking over the market"

Saudi Arabia's ownership of the EVO fighting game event is set to expand significantly, raising concerns among esports followers about competition.

Mar 2 • 19:55 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Lucía Dubra, the world champion of Counter-Strike challenging machismo on the web: 'There is impunity on the Internet'

Lucía Dubra, the first Argentine woman to become a world champion in Counter-Strike, shares her experiences in overcoming obstacles in a male-dominated gaming environment.

Feb 26 • 09:06 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

What channel is Rosario Central vs. Talleres on for the Apertura Tournament 2026 today

The match between Rosario Central and Talleres in the Apertura Tournament 2026 is set to be broadcast live on ESPN Premium.

Feb 20 • 19:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Do you know what lfg or gg means? Scoring 10 correct is a top result

A quiz on Ilta-Sanomat tests readers' knowledge of common esports abbreviations like ‘lfg’ and ‘gg’.

Feb 20 • 18:33 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

He Left School for Video Games and Became a Millionaire at 17: The Story of Rezon and His Fortune

Lennard Sill, also known as Rezon, achieved millionaire status at 17 after dropping out of school to pursue a career in esports.

Feb 20 • 02:19 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Victory in 'Rainbow Six Siege' tournament reinforces Brazil as a powerhouse in esports

Brazil's FaZe Clan has secured a consecutive victory at the Six Invitational 2026, highlighting the country's dominance in the esports scene.

Feb 19 • 23:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Shameless cheating revealed in Thailand - two face imprisonment

A Thai e-sports player and her boyfriend have been arrested for cheating in a competition, potentially facing two years in prison.

Feb 16 • 18:41 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

What channel is broadcasting Independiente vs. Lanús for the 2026 Opening Tournament today

The match between Independiente and Lanús will take place today at 8 PM at the Libertadores de América stadium, and it can be watched live on ESPN Premium.

Feb 13 • 19:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Sofia, 22, opened the broadcast – the commentator insulted her

Sofia Vasileva, a player from the best female Counter-Strike team, faced an insulting remark from a male commentator during a broadcast while reviewing her gameplay.

Feb 12 • 18:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The giant company's novelty fell short of expectations - about 80 were laid off almost immediately after the release

Riot Games laid off around 80 employees working on its recently released fighting game 2XKO, which did not meet expectations despite initial hype.

Feb 11 • 19:37 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

Robin Kool and Vitality achieved a rare accomplishment

E-sports athlete Robin "ropz" Kool and his team Vitality won the IEM tournament in Poland for the second consecutive year.

Feb 9 • 14:14 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Forbes' List from a Few Years Ago Looks Ridiculous – Experts Comment on the Current Situation

Forbes' 2022 list of the world's most valuable esports organizations appears outdated as the industry faces a downturn.

Feb 7 • 11:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

A twenty-something Kristian refused an offer of over ten thousand euros in monthly salary

Former Danish Counter-Strike star Kristian 'k0nfig' Wienecke shared details about high salaries from his peak years in a podcast, revealing he turned down a lucrative offer.

Feb 6 • 17:08 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

The city of Buenos Aires will host the Counter-Strike World Championship in 2027

Buenos Aires will host the 2027 Counter-Strike 2 Major tournament, attracting 32 international teams and featuring a prize pool of $1.25 million.

Feb 5 • 20:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Operation Metro is now in Battlefield 6, but there's a huge catch

Operation Metro from previous Battlefield games has returned in Battlefield 6, attracting over 55,000 daily players despite concerns about the game's playerbase declining as the second season approaches.

Feb 4 • 16:41 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

E-sport: French player Mathieu "ZywOo" Herbaut named best player in the world of Counter-Strike for the fourth time

French e-sport star Mathieu "ZywOo" Herbaut has been named the best player in the world of Counter-Strike for the fourth time, a record achievement in his career.

Jan 11 • 08:39 UTC

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