“Who does Elevate suppose he’s? Faker?”: LOUD midlaner Mago steps down following inside conflicts

Brazilian esports organisation LOUD has introduced that its League of Legends midlaner, Jean Carlo ‘Mago’ Dias, will now not compete for the group following what it described as ‘inside conflicts’ with the teaching employees.

In response to the organisation’s assertion, translated into English, Mago had knowledgeable administration on Wednesday that he was ‘now not concerned about persevering with with the challenge.’ LOUD famous that makes an attempt have been made to reconcile the state of affairs; nonetheless, the participant reportedly didn’t attend coaching the next day or scheduled periods with the group psychologist.

Throughout his last coaching session, Mago was quoted within the announcement as saying: “Who does Elevate suppose he’s? Faker?”

LOUD added that it has already acquired a substitute participant and is concentrated on integrating the brand new signing forward of its subsequent dedication within the Campeonato Brasileiro de League of Legends (CBLOL). CBLOL is Brazil’s top-tier skilled League of Legends competitors operated by Riot Video games.

Shortly after the organisation’s assertion, LOUD’s Head Coach, Oh ‘Elevate’ Ji-hwan, commented on the state of affairs by way of X (previously Twitter): “Because the group head coach of the semifinals, I sincerely apologise to the followers for this absurd state of affairs that has occurred.

“Nonetheless, each determination I make is for the group, not pushed by my feelings or private wishes, and I’ve not the slightest disgrace about it.”

Elevate added that the choice had been ‘completely essential,’ whereas additionally acknowledging that it had occurred at ‘an unlucky time.’ The coach later adopted up with a quick publish thanking LOUD and its followers.

The roster change got here amid LOUD’s CBLOL Cup 2026 run. In the course of the common season, the group completed with a 3–4 file, inserting fourth within the standings behind organisations resembling LØS, RED Canids and FURIA.

Regardless of the blended regular-season efficiency, LOUD progressed by way of the playoffs. The group secured victories in opposition to Keyd Stars and LØS to achieve the later levels of the bracket, protecting it in rivalry for the title.

The timing of Mago’s departure positioned extra give attention to LOUD’s upcoming matches, significantly given the midlane function’s strategic significance throughout the present meta. LOUD has but to publicly reveal the id of the substitute participant.