FNATIC vs. Team Heretics | Champions Tour 2024: EMEA Stage 1 | Regular Season | Valorant match

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As the dust settles on the competitive VALORANT scene, one glaring truth remains: the EMEA region stands as a monument to mediocrity and missed opportunities. With lackluster performances and a dearth of notable achievements, EMEA has consistently failed to leave a lasting impression on the global stage. While other regions showcase innovation, strategic depth, and individual skill, EMEA languishes in the shadows, perpetually overshadowed by their more formidable counterparts. From uninspired gameplay to a lack of cohesive teamwork, EMEA's shortcomings are as numerous as they are undeniable. It's time for EMEA to step up their game or risk being forever relegated to the sidelines of VALORANT esports, a cautionary tale of what happens when potential goes unfulfilled.

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EMEA have actually the same amount of 1st place at official riot international event than america so i can't agree about the "dearth of notable achievements"

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Single elim = michael mouse

Berlin LOCK IN 2021 champs = michael mouse

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Who tf is Michael Mouse

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Hello, who are you?

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You're so dumb damn

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‘Tis true

Teams coming out of the lower bracket have won more games than teams coming out of upper

Riot made 3 single elims tournament so EMEA could win

You should be thankfu

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Yhe bro trust, lets see how champs will go, lets see those Lentinels

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na super team doesnt qual madrid lol

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Speaks to the depth of our region

Sad that EMEA’s “superteam” couldn’t qualify in michael’s region

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Bro why do u keep calling him Michael Mouse 😭😭😭

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Is that not his name?

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Lil bro was born yesterday...

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If NA team doesn't qualify: depth of our region
If EU team doesn't qualify: 0 team region lulw

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Maybe if EMEA did good at Madrid I wouldn’t call them a 0 team region

Fact is that FNC couldn’t qualify in an irrelevant region

They would probably be bottom 5 in APAC + Americas

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FNC 2-0. If not, we will be a 0 team region for the rest of the yr

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dont worry, ill do u a solid and call u a 0.2 team region cuz n4rrate is decent!!

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the best player in na and pacific are russians and the player that took sen from 0 events qualified to champs is moroccan :)

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After Sen won it has become very convenient for Europeans to slowly consider Africa apart of their region after saying EMEA is a 'bullshit' term and only Europe counts.

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EMEA literally stands for
Europe
Middle East
Africa

American's dont get educated on geography though so it's understandable :)

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nah, EU race agenda gets worse and worse each time they lose an event.

at this point just claim that every white person here is European, bc they also crossed the ocean not very long ago. claiming Africans is crazy, when NA is basically all from EMEA land aside from Asian-Americans. just claim the entire west. NA being built on immigration and race diversity doesn't change the fact that you got slapped around last 2 global events

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When did anyone say JohnQT is European? He is EMEA, just as you American's like to point out that N4RRATE is NA. But then you get salty when it is the other way around? Lmao... EMEA literally covers the entirety of Europe, Middle East, and Africa. It's not that hard. The fact that people just refer to it as "EU" is because the bulk of the players is from Europe. Doesn't change the fact the region is way larger than that.

And FYI, my favorite team is the current world champs (NA).

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never said johnqt is european, that's crazy too bro
talking about the desperate EU fans that claim that everybody is from their valorant region, and willfully expanding that to EMEA to cover more cultures that exist inside America. Worse when it comes from flairs that are a majority white, like sweden.

Reality is that it's just weird being in an immigration-based country like America, and being told that nobody here belongs here.
Everyone in America migrated here including me. I'm saying IF we are getting to this point of desparation, it is better for you to claim our white players because they are actually from EU. One step further is stating that all of the West is technically from EMEA, because they basically are.
Normal EU fans are okay though, obviously.

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you are absolutely impaired. the point of my comment is to highlight how most European fans dismiss Africa and Middle East and make all kinds of excuses until it is very convenient for them to do the opposite. Hope that clears up the confusion :)

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After Sen won it has become very convenient for Americans to slowly stop considering Africa apart (sic) of EMEA after using Africa's population as an argument to say that EMEA has low talent density

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i mean i dont think we ever argued against it? for what its worth teams like Falcons always were and are EMEA teams, the regions are simply not developed enough (valorant-wise) to regularly be discussed lol

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remind me of how many international trophies pacific has again???? i forgot

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They hated him because he spoke the truth

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you just got embarrased lol

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FNC 2-0
Miniboo instalocks neon but the rest of the team falls short. Boo life games are over, he wasted all his luck in kick off tournaments.

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miniboos not even playing bro 😭

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he is, Patitek is the one out

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miniboo not playing the first game

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do we know why?

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He has exams since he continues studying

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Maybe woot also

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Miniboo tweeted that he finished exam and flying to Berlin tom morning. idk if he would make it in time

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that's good to hear, hopefully coach won't have to play then

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we will have full roster at week 3 finally we have had non stop handicaps with ramadan exams and a sub still managing to qual to madrid and almost beating sen who ended up winning the event i think we will be strong team and masters and champs

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handicap ramadan? What is blud waffling about. Every player that was fasting had peak performance

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So who’s going to be the final 5? Boo brothers, Benjy, Riens, woot?¿

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yeah, but it will take a while

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so it’s like Boo Brothers, Riens, Benjy and last is (?)

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benjyfishy drops 50

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TH 2-1
They are looking very good if they don't choke good leads

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Fnc 2-0

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FNC comeback arc starts here.
#BusinessMan drops 46.

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FNATIC 2-1 TEAM HERETICS
13-10
6-13
13-8

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2-1 TH
FNC is finished

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FNC FINISHED
time for a new era ☝️

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new era? im down for it

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kc and th went from 2 worst emea teams to 2 best its our era brother 😸

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2-1 fnc cause miniboo not playing this game

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Fnatic 2-1

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TH 2 - 0 the Goat Woot is back sit down fnatic.🤫

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2 Turks > 1 Turk Ez clap

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woot cant play cause visa problems

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1 turk + 1 fish

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After getting slapped with a reality check, I reckon Boaster's been cooking something devious and they're gonna bitch slap everyone in Split 1

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The odds are way too skewed what the hell is this

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I certainly have to agree, Indian Asuna Yuuki.

Actually wild to me that people still underrate KC and TH. Coping so hard that NAVI and FNC lost 😹😹

I have no doubt that Boaster took the loss really hard and is gonna make sure its a closer game at least, but damn can we just acknowledge that they're not the undisputed #1 EMEA team anymore

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TH 2-1

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TH 2-0
EZ EZ

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In the shimmering crucible of competitive Valorant, amidst the tumultuous ebb and flow of victory and defeat, there exists an iridescent beacon of unyielding determination - Fnatic. This quintessential amalgamation of virtuosos, helmed by the sage-like guidance of Coach Elmapuddy and the astute acumen of Assistant Coach Mini, comprises a constellation of stars: the indomitable In-Game Leader (IGL) Boaster, whose strategic orchestrations sculpt the battlefield with a masterful finesse; the incandescent duelist Derke, whose lightning reflexes and unwavering resolve strike fear into the hearts of adversaries; the versatile and enigmatic Chronicle, a polymath of the digital realm whose adaptability knows no bounds; the stalwart sentinel Alfajer, whose unwavering vigilance and unyielding defense form an impenetrable bulwark against opposing onslaughts; and the cerebral Initiator Leo, whose keen intellect and precise execution unravel the threads of enemy schemes with surgical precision. Though beset by the tempestuous winds of fate, Fnatic, in their valiant march across the annals of esport history, encountered a tempest that threatened to derail their inexorable ascent. Yet, in the crucible of adversity, forged by the fires of defeat, Fnatic emerged, phoenix-like, from the ashes of their former selves. With steely resolve and an unquenchable thirst for redemption, they honed their skills, fortified their bonds, and embraced the crucible of competition with renewed fervor. Through tireless dedication and unwavering unity, Fnatic transcended the confines of mortal limitation, ascending to the zenith of their potential and reclaiming their rightful place among the pantheon of gaming legends. With hearts aflame and spirits unbound, Fnatic embarked upon a triumphant odyssey, inscribing their names upon the annals of eternity as the paragons of Valorant excellence.

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FNC 2 - 0 TH
13 - 2
13 - 4
Fight me

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Nah

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well

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well, it was 13-4... but.... , ok i'll fight you

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FNC 2 - 0, bet

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FNC 2-1

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My goat benjyfishy will drop 40

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yo he actually did wtf

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FNC is gonna give them backshots

NVM DISBAND RN

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FNC is going to show TH levels sadly

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~~fnatic 2-1~~
FRUADNATIC WTF

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No woot still?

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RieNs vs Alfajer

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fnatic 2-0

best team of all time is back

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Someone hacked this guy's account

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miniboo is playing, now flip the odds

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FNC 2-0 TH.

I am sad that TH can´t play with their full Roaster, but it is still the Masters Roaster.
This Game will be pretty close on the Score, but it goes to be a classic 2-0.

FNC underestimate 1 time alr and will dominate EU now!

Edit:
TH played really well, but Fnc on Icebox looked horrible. As longer the match went, the better FNC got and in OT BOO safed them with an Ace. I´m sad we didnt saw a 3rd Map!
But what is FNC doing on Lotus Attack, didn´t they watched their Map against KC, they didnt destroyed any agressiv KJ util and lost the Map bc of this!

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Fnatic players getting old. TH will win

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RieNs Gonna Smash so hard bro believe me z.z.z.z.z

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banger. woot debut or patitek still playin?

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RieNs vs Alfajer
old teammates

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Fnatic keep peeking 1by1 vs better aimers ,
Boaster is calling maybe the problem now

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Fnatic Valorant = Los Angeles Lakers. Everyone thinks they are the best while they are not even top 10

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Stupid comment lol.

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NBA can be watched from all countries and not only for Americans. I was talking about people like you, praising hollywood teams. Saying stupid comment but writing more stupid comment. Sit there and read your manga bakayaro

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Ah yes the top 10 team that's a 9 seed in the west

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Fraudtic are getting exposed real hard

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FNATIC playing like lock-in liquid.

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FNATIC PLS DISBAND LMAO

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i sense u lost big money HUEHEUHEUEHUEHEUe thanks for ur money , come again!

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C9 would never. smh FNATIC

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bettors lost big time

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Smart ones like me just bet on TH.... You carry that kind of momentum from masters + Fnatic have not adapted yet

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Red Bull Home Ground curse fr

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What the fuck happened

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?????????????????????????????????????????????

TH should be banned forever from competing
HOW ARE THEY CONSTANTLY BEATING FNATIC

PLEASE REMOVE THEM FROM EMEA, WHAT IS THE POINT OF BEING GOOD LOCALLY AND BE SHAMEFUL AGAINST THE REST OF THE WORLD

BRING BACK FNATIC FOR THE SAKE OF GOD

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If you thought the performance at Madrid was "shameful", you're actually just not watching the game

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Fnc is so washed lmao

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No fucking way they had 3 weeks to prepare and Fnatic HAS NOT CHANGED A SINGLE THING

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Ummm, the number of Boasters TikTok followers changed!

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They try Harbor, took then 1 year but now they are along with the meta, sadly is last year's meta

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FNC🧡🖤FNC🖤🧡FNC🖤🧡FNC🧡🖤FNC🧡🖤FNC🖤🧡FNC🖤🧡FNC🖤🧡FNC🧡🖤FNC🧡🖤FNC🧡🖤FNC🖤🧡FNC🖤🧡FNC🖤🧡FNC🧡🖤FNC🧡🖤FNC🖤🧡FNC🖤🧡FNC🧡🖤FNC🧡🖤FNC🖤🧡FNC🖤🧡FNC🖤🧡FNC🧡🖤FNC🧡🖤FNC🧡🖤FNC🖤🧡FNC🖤🧡FNC🖤🧡FNC🧡🖤

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ALFAWHERE
LEGONE
DERKOME
BOTSTER
CHRONICALLY WASHED

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Leo played well. Otherwise: Yes. They fkd up.

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Derke was dceent on first map.

Alfa had good moments on second map.
Leo was good on second map.

Nothing else tbh.

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"WE DIDN'T SEND OUR BEST 2 TEAMS"
nah, yeah u did

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Biggest fnatic fan after a loss to actually great teams

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Leo ist the only FNC player wanting to compete as it seems.

GG, Heretics. You were super strong against Sentinels + Paper Rex and now you destroyed Fnatic. Keep it up!

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GG FNC, u gave us a really hard Lotus to win, could've perfectly gone to third map.

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Didn't boaster say he thinks they would beat everyone at Madrid in "their current form" ? Getting destroy by heretics is not a great showing buddy

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He was clearly jk

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I'm actually angry as a longtime FNC supporter. Always defended Boaster because I thought he was only joking, but they play so damn lazy (except Leo). Boaster got destroyed and he keeps laughing as if he doesn't care. He is one of the best earners in VCT Europe and kept mocking Madrid teams and instead of doing everything to show the world that Fnatic still belongs under the best teams, they keep to 2022/2023 comps and playing much worse than last year - they are not even including Yoru or Gekko. I mean Elmapuddys losing-streak is one of the worst of all VCT coaches (incl. his time before Fnatic at GENG), but that can't be an excuse. As an IGL Boaster should be part of creating new comps and motivating his team.

Also - the difference between Fnatic now and Sentinels at their downfall was that Sentinels actually started in an instant to create new ideas, most didn't work in the beginning, but they changed comps, they played around with agents and stuff - TenZ was humble and never mocked any team (no one of Sentinels did). They watched other majors and payed respect. Boaster is just arrogant and keeps smiling - and especially on Lotus you could see that they stopped playing this 101% Valorant which made them so damn good. They don't even peek every corner anymore. Lazy af.

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