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“dupreeh’s Career in Pictures” — A Legendary Journey Through Competitive Counter-Strike
HLTV looks back at dupreeh’s legendary Counter-Strike career in pictures, highlighting his five Major titles and decade-long impact on the scene.
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“Falcons and Vitality are coming for blood… now I think we’ve got their respect” — Gabriel ‘FalleN’ Toledo on the pressure of defending the throne
FalleN warns that Falcons and Vitality are targeting FURIA at BLAST Rivals 2025, saying his team now has their full respect.
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Falcons Take Fourth Shot at FURIA in Hong Kong Grand Final
Falcons reach the BLAST Rivals 2025 grand final and face FURIA for the fourth time this season, seeking their first win in the matchup.
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David “n0rb3r7” Danielyan completes permanent move to HOTU after loan spell
Major-winning rifler David “n0rb3r7” Danielyan has officially completed a permanent transfer from Virtus.pro to HOTU after a successful loan spell. The 24-year-old joins the CIS squad full-time following strong showings at ESL Pro League S22, aiming to bring his championship experience to HOTU’s rising roster.
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FURIA secure third straight grand-final berth after defeating paiN in Hong Kong
FURIA defeated paiN 2–0 at BLAST Rivals Hong Kong to reach their third consecutive grand final, setting up another title clash against Falcons. A dominant Nuke win and a comeback on Overpass secured FURIA’s spot as they continue their strong 2025 form.
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StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 schedule revealed
StarLadder has released the full schedule for the Budapest Major 2025, including stage dates, match timings, and the initial Swiss rounds now listed on HLTV. The event runs from November 24 to December 14, featuring three Swiss stages and playoffs in Budapest.
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Vitality’s flameZ: “This was exactly the game we needed to get back into form”
Vitality’s Shahar “flameZ” Shushan reflects on the intense 2–1 victory over Spirit at BLAST Rivals 2025, calling it the game that helped the team regain form. He discusses handling donk, Vitality’s recent struggles, and preparation for the upcoming semi-final against Falcons.
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Vitality Survive OT Thriller Against Spirit to Secure Semi-Final Spot at BLAST Rivals
Vitality edge out Spirit 2–1 in a tense overtime thriller to reach the BLAST Rivals Season 2 semi-finals, setting up a clash against Falcons.
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BOROS Re-Signs with JiJieHao as ISSAA Departs the Roster
The CS2 team JiJieHao brings BOROS back to the lineup and announces ISSAA’s exit, reshaping their roster for upcoming events.
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NQZ: “I got a little bit upset because in Melbourne [Complexity Gaming] were shouting at us; I just wanted revenge so bad”
Brazilian AWPer nqz reflects on paiN's BLAST Rivals victory, revealing how past clashes with Complexity fueled his motivation for revenge and discussing the team's growth, discipline, and ambitions ahead of future showdowns.
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