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MCV Staff 19th May 2016 Event News

On Sunday night, under the giant roof of London’s O2, two fearsome teams of pro-gamers went head-to-head in a grueling six hour battle for the title of ESL Pro League champions. The game: Counter Strike: Global Offensive. The teams: Brazilian based Luminosity Gaming and Franco-Spanish G2 eSports.

Before the five-round series commenced, the safe man’s bet had been soundly placed on Luminosity, but as the curtain dropped on the third map, G2 were in the lead 2-1. All seemed lost for LG, but somehow the team clawed back another win, equalising, and eventually strode to victory after a heart-stoppingly tense final map in which the teams were forced into overtime.

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[Industry news] Esports Foundation and adidas Announce Landmark Partnership to Outfit Every Team at the Inaugural Esports Nations Cup

The Esports Foundation (EF) and adidas made sports history today, announcing a landmark partnership that will see the sportswear company outfit every national team at the inaugural Esports Nations Cup (ENC), the first nation-based esports event of its scale, set to debut November 2, 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The partnership directly supports the ongoing convergence of esports, culture, entertainment and sports, creating a defining moment for the esports industry and the global sport landscape. 

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