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Luís Mira

@luismmira

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Lead Reporter at @HLTVorg . Previously: @Dexerto , @SkySports , @goal , @abolapt . Email: luismira @hltv .org

Lisbon, Portugal
Joined July 2009
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8 months
As first revealed by @KRL_STREAM , zonic and Lars Robl are leaving Vitality to join Team Falcons. I had the chance to sit down with both of them, as well as with Falcons’ @GrantRous , to talk about how it happened.
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Right after the match between G2 and Lynn Vision, z4kr walked up to NiKo and asked if he could sign a mousepad for a friend of his. Wholesome esports moment.
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Sources: There are tentative plans for ESL to run the second CS:GO Major of 2022 in Rio de Janeiro in November. If confirmed, the event will be called IEM Rio Valve Major. More:
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Astralis in 2018
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s1mple on where he could be relocating to because of the war: "Right now I have temporary protection in Portugal for one year. I’m still deciding where to live. It’s either Portugal or Spain. Good weather, good people." #BLASTPremier
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Without playing a single game, the Last Dance is already top 20 in the world 🐐
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According to sources, @BLASTPremier will host the first CS:GO Major of 2023 in France. Paris is the likeliest choice for host city. This will be BLAST’s first-ever Major.
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We're making history today #PGLMajor
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This just happened in the 30th round of a BLAST Premier Showdown qualifier.
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According to sources, @dev1ce wants to leave @NIPCS and return to @AstralisCS . Signed by the Ninjas only eight months ago, Device has recently moved to Copenhagen after living in Stockholm for a period of time. Report with @neLendirekt . More:
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Same vibes
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5 years
I'm not crying, you're crying
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According to sources, the reason s1mple isn’t attending IEM Sydney with NAVI is that his EU residency papers are not yet ready. If he traveled to Sydney, there was a chance he would not be able to get back to the EU. B1ad3 is replacing s1mple at the Australian event.
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Remember the G2 anime?
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According to sources, @CPHFlames are looking for a fee between $500k and $750k to part with their CS:GO team, who almost reached the playoffs at the PGL Major and are currently ranked 10th in the world. More:
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The best thing about @bit1 's career is that CS:GO is the fourth game (!) in which he has played professionally. He competed in 1.6, CS:Source and also League of Legends. What a fighter.
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Sources: Just days after being eliminated from IEM Katowice, @FNATIC have moved @smooyacs to the bench. The organization has already reached out to prospective new AWPers, with a decision expected soon.
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GamerLegion's @siuhycs , one of the most sought-after IGLs in the CS:GO scene, is close to returning to @mousesports , sources said. A deal is expected to be finalized soon.
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We did it #PGLMAJOR2021
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According to sources, NAVI have decided to drop npl from their CSGO team. He has been part of the roster since December. Going international is a possibility that the team is seriously exploring. Read more👇
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Flashpoint member organizations and whether they’re still involved in CS: c0ntact ❌ Cloud9 ❌ Envy ❌ Dignitas ✅ FunPlus Phoenix ❌ Gen.G ❌ MAD Lions ❌ MIBR ✅
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According to sources, G2 are on the brink of signing @jks_CS from Complexity. He has been on COL's bench since November, though he helped FaZe to win IEM Katowice in February as a stand-in. Report with @neLendirekt .
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When FaZe called @COL_jks to play at IEM Katowice, no one knew how he'd perform after his struggles with Complexity. That was the start of a fairytale journey for the Australian, who ended up winning his first big CS:GO trophy.
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According to sources, @EvilGeniuses are in advanced talks with @G2maLeK_ to install the Frenchman as the new head coach of their CS:GO team. maLeK recently left G2 after three years with the organization. More:
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According to sources, Cloud9 are edging closer to a deal to sign @electronicCSGO and @perfectocsgo from NAVI. An agreement has not yet been reached, but talks are progressing well.
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Sources: @yek1ndar is considering leaving @virtuspro after the Antwerp Major. His team is currently competing as 'Outsiders' as a result of the sanctions imposed on Russian organizations. VP will not stand in his way and are open to selling him. More:
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Ten years ago today, Antonio "⁠cyx⁠" Daniloski died in a car accident while returning home, having missed his flight to Shanghai, where he was going to play for @mousesports at an IEM tournament. Rest in peace, Antonio. A true legend of the game.
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🎯 @G2kennyS dropped 40 kills against Team Portugal in his first 'competitive' VALORANT match.
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This is so good.
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Here is a translation of some parts of the interview we did with apEX on 1pv (). End of V, Danes coming in, the team struggling, different philosophies, ZywOo level, etc. I did it on reddit as it was way too long for twitter :
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FINED
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😢
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When you see that @AleksibCSGO 's @OGesports will face @ENCE in the first round of the ICE Challenge.
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Impressive how @9zTeam lost their best player and are one match away from qualifying for the Major. @dgtcsgo has been amazing all tournament. And @LuknCSGO , after over a year away from competition, is thriving in his new role as AWPer. What a run.
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BREAKING: @imperialesports coach @peacemaker has announced that he has been cleared by @ESIC_Official . He was provisionally suspended by ESIC before the Major after encountering the free roam bug in 2018 and faced a ban of up to 24 months.
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BREAKING: @ESIC_Official has provisionally suspended three coaches attending the Antwerp Major over the use of the spectator bug. These coaches have not yet been named. Their cases are tied to the static and free roam variants of the spectator bug.
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According to sources, @Complexity 's deal to sign @CPHFlames 's CS:GO team may not come to fruition. In recent days, Complexity have started looking at other options, including assembling an NA-based roster. More:
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Incredible how solid he is, no matter the circumstances.
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According to sources, @coldzera is no longer involved in the Brazilian 'Last Dance', with @Boltz now part of the project. @peacemaker is the favorite to coach the team, as reported by @Foxer_JJ on Monday.
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Very emotional day for me. When I look back, it's crazy to see just how much this website has grown in the last 12 years. HLTV will always have a place in my heart, and I'm immensely proud of what we've achieved.
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A changing of the guard in the HLTV newsroom
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2 years
FaZe and stand-ins... (Don't tell jks what happened to the other two)
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“Só confio no Roque Marques”. Vsf, @roque_mn
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According to sources, valde has emerged as a strong candidate to join ENCE’s team ahead of the new season and replace Spinx, who is on the brink of joining Vitality.
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Three months after partnering with CSGORoll, G2 Esports seems to be distancing itself from the gambling company. CSGORoll is no longer listed as a partner by G2, and its logo has been blurred out in G2's latest VLOG. The announcement video with m0NESY has been made private.
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Exclusive: @electronicCSGO has emerged as a strong candidate to take over as NAVI's new IGL following @Boombl4CS 's removal. NAVI are considering @bustercsgo for the vacant position, but only if he is released from his @virtuspro contract. More:
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According to sources, @es3tag is on the brink of joining @NIP from @Complexity . He will play with the team at the BLAST Premier Fall Finals already. More:
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"There was never a talk. It was basically, ‘Boom, degster is better. Boom, he goes in’. And I’m out." I spoke with @m4ntuu about his time on @OGcsgo and how he wants to play to his strengths on his next team and move away from a passive AWP role.
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electronic's 0.86 rating at the BLAST Premier World Final is his worst-ever Big Event tournament rating.
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I reached out to BLAST for clarification regarding NAVI, who have a Russian-majority lineup. They are allowed to compete since the team and the org are based in Ukraine.
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According to sources, @HooXiCSGO has been registered by G2 for the BLAST Premier Fall Groups. It's unclear at this point if he will join the team permanently or if he is a stand-in. @jks_CS is also part of the team for the event.
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9z owner accuses me of being the person who reported zakk to ESIC (or whatever). All this because I said he wasn't telling the truth when he said that zakk had been banned for using the bug in a knife round (that's not the reason). What a world we live in.
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Porque después del ban a @zakkfps , @FrankkasterX acusó a @luismmira de ser la persona que había reportado al coach de @9zTeam
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According to multiple sources, @syrsoNCSGO has stepped down from @bigclangg ’s starting lineup. The decision was made after IEM Katowice, where the team finished 13th-16th.
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@SPUNJ Don’t let *Insert random thing* distract you from the fact that FaZe Clan blew a 15-11 lead in the 2018 Boston Major to Cloud9 giving NA its first and only Major in CS:GO history
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NAVI are open to offers for 16-year-old prodigy @m0NESY13 , sources have told Dexerto and @neLendirekt . A number of teams have already expressed an interest in the player. A loan deal is highly unlikely. More info:
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On Saturday, it was a year since device signed for NIP. He has been out of action since December, recovering from mental health issues. NIP's silence about his situation in recent months remains hard to understand.
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Counter-Scope: Global Offensive
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Cryptocurrency exchange FTX has filed for bankruptcy. FTX is a naming sponsor in TSM (210$ million for ten years). It is also partnered with the LCS and FURIA.
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Press Release
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I had a really long and insightful conversation with @G2kennyS . We talked about his retirement thoughts in 2017, his mental health problems, which, combined with poor habits, led to a drop in performance, his benching, and what his future could look like.
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PGL has informed the teams attending the Major that players, coaches and managers who show symptoms of COVID-19 and show positive test results "may be disqualified" from the event. Dexerto has reached out to PGL for more information.
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According to sources, NAVI are locked in talks with GamerLegion over the transfer of @iMeCSGO . My report in collaboration with @neLendirekt , who also revealed that NAVI have begun negotiations for @AleksibCSGO .
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It's impressive how impactful jkaem remains at the age of 29. He continues to exceed expectations and stand the test of time.
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MIBR's fans when someone says anything about the team:
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According to sources, NIP are interested in @headtr1ckcs to fill the vacant spot on their roster. In September, NAVI said they were open to offers for the player.
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TSM will return to CS:GO in 2023, six years after leaving the game.
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TSM FTX October Update We'd like to share some exciting news with the fans as we near the end of 2022.
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The most unhappy Man of the Match award in history 😂
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Exclusive: Dexerto has discovered three cases of spectator bug use involving @valens while he was coaching @Cloud9 . Valens told Dexerto he came across the bug “several times without knowing what it was.” He said that no info was ever shared with players.
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Some considerations on @_badnewseagles ' incredible story, the type of underdog tale that is becoming ever so rare in the current landscape, with the same teams playing the same leagues over and over again. The beauty of the open circuit.
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Thrilled to announce that on August 12 I’ll be joining the @Dexerto team as Esports Editor. Working with multiple esports games is something I’ve wanted to do for a while, and I’m very happy that I’ve been offered the opportunity to do it.
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We are delighted to announce @luismmira is our new Esports Editor. After doing a phenomenal job at HLTV, he brings a wealth of experience to the team as we continue to elevate the industry standard. #WelcomeLuis 🤝
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I had a chat with the @shoxCSGO in which we discussed what he sees for his future. “When I enter the server I feel like I’m 20. I want to break the age limit and prove to the world that you can be 30, 33 or 35 and still compete on a tier-one level.”
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Yeah, ZywOo and s1mple are okay, but this guy @officialstadodo is pure🔥
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Passo a passo, a Complexity se torna mais brasileira.
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"Maybe handle things privately next time" Esports players:
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According to sources, @mouz star @ropzicle is edging closer to a transfer to @FaZeClan . A deal is understood to be close at hand. Ropz, who has also been linked with a move to G2, has been on MOUZ's ranks since 2017. More:
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According to multiple sources, @ggbleed are in talks to sign the @_badnewseagles CS:GO lineup. The negotiations have been progressing positively and both parties are hopeful of a positive outcome.
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Breaking: @JW1 has announced that he has decided to leave Fnatic, his team for almost eight years. He wants to remain in Counter-Strike "to keep building on the legacy I have started".
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Exclusive: @KjaerbyeCS is returning to competitive CS, eight months after retiring from the game. We talked at length about many topics, including his departure from Astralis in 2018 and his time with North.
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One of these is not like the others
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Excuse me, wtf
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s1mple's frags in the first 21 rounds: 15 s1mple's frags in the last 8 rounds as NAVI came back from 9-12 down: 18 The s1mple effect.
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I had a long and insightful conversation with @Bubzkji , who is leaving @AstralisCS today after a tumultuous 18 months. We talked about what went wrong and how that impacted him, and his future plans.
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Breaking: @RpKTANKK announced on Thursday that his playing days have come to an end. 'The Tank' competed at the highest level for over a decade in both CS:Source and CS:GO.
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Exclusive: @RLewisReports wrote that more coach bans are forthcoming as @ESIC_Official is finalizing its investigation into the use of the spectator bug. As many as 52 coaches could face sanctions, although penalties are still being discussed.
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So the EPIC League CIS final is about to start. It's 8pm in Russia and teams are about to play a full BO5, with no map advantage. And VP just finished a BO3. The best part? It was supposed to be a BO3. Last-minute change, I guess. Amateur hour.
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Breaking: @AstralisCS have announced that @farligcs has joined their CS:GO team. He was without a contract after being released by FunPlus Phoenix last month. Farlig will replace @Luckyv1CSGO , who has been moved to the bench.
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No organization does it better than MOUZ.
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"I feel like I might be able to take my individual skill to a new level." I spoke with @dev1ce on his break from competition, how he's feeling in the game, the return to @AstralisCS , and his legacy (including the 'competition' with @s1mpleO ).
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According to sources, @100Thieves are pulling out of Counter-Strike. An announcement is expected soon. Read more:
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100 Thieves to leave CS
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Today I showed a lapse of judgment, and I take the blame for that. I'd like to apologize to @HexTCSGO and EG for this. I have taken down the article and will stay off social media for a while.
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I sat down with @JACKZ_CSGO to talk about his stunning form for @TeamVitality . He said that he still has a lot to offer and that he felt shackled for most of his time at G2 and also at HEET. "You don’t put Donnarumma, the goalkeeper, in attack. But that’s what happened to me."
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