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FURIA knocked out of MSI 2025 with Guigo citing discipline issues and Kiaya gap

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At MSI 2025, FURIA was knocked out following a tight 3-2 defeat against GAM. In a conversation with Xpsp, Guigo expressed his feelings of disappointment and emphasized the need for improved team unity.

At the initial stage of the Mid-Season Invitational 2025, FURIA nearly progressed deeper into the tournament but were thwarted by a resilient GAM Esports. The Brazilian team fought valiantly in a closely matched series, yet ended up losing 3-2, signaling the conclusion of their MSI journey.

After the defeat, Guilherme “Guigo” Araújo Ruiz shared his thoughts on Xpsp about the sorrow of being knocked out, the team’s difficulties in maintaining discipline, the immense encouragement from both Brazilian and global spectators, and their aspirations for the forthcoming Esports World Cup.

Guigo talks about his bad performance against Kiaya and the lack of discipline to play as a good team

“How do you define FURIA’s passage, even if it was short, through the MSI 2025?“

As a fan, it’s clear that Guigo put up an impressive fight against G2 but unfortunately struggled against GAM. Today wasn’t my day, and it seems Kiaya outplayed me significantly – he was simply superior in our matchup. My gameplay today could have been much better.

“Which was your biggest challenge facing GAM Esports?“

In my opinion, I found myself in the top lane. Kiaya was simply confident in his abilities. He played boldly and paid close attention to the matchups. In Brazil, such skills often go unrecognized due to a lack of players at this level of expertise. As far as I recall, yesterday, Kiaya managed to defeat Bin [BLG top laner] single-handedly, which is a testament to his talent. To be truthful, he performed significantly better than I had anticipated.

Apart from our lack of team discipline and strategic play, which was evident in this competition, we had demonstrated strong macro strategies during Brazilian games. Frankly, I feel we faltered significantly in maintaining that level here in Canada. In my opinion, the key elements of discipline and seriousness were missing in our approach to macro play. I’m a bit disheartened by my performance against Kiaya in one-on-one matches.

“What were your expectations for this series against GAM Esports?“

As a gamer, let me tell you, I felt confident that we were going to sweep this series, 3-1. Yesterday’s matches gave us a clear edge, and I believed our skills were superior. However, it was Kiaya who posed the greatest challenge. He’s an absolute beast in the game, undoubtedly the strongest on their team. I struggled to keep up with him, and when he had free reign, so did his entire team. That’s where we stumbled, that’s what made us falter.

Tatu’s hairstyle is bad luck and international support

Are you mindful that you’ve received an enormous amount of global backing regarding X, particularly following your series against G2 Esports? What thoughts does this enthusiastic fan base evoke in you?

Guigo: I wasn’t much into the online world, I was just dedicated to creating great games, but I’m thrilled about all the encouragement. The series, including the one against G2, were quite disheartening for me as I genuinely believed we could emerge victorious; our discipline was lacking, and we made numerous errors. I feel let down by both series, yet I’m pleased that people enjoyed watching us. We managed to display a hint of Brazilian enthusiasm in our gameplay, so on the bright side, it’s fantastic that we are receiving such overwhelming support.

“Can we say that Tatu’s hairstyle gave you bad luck this MSI 2025?”

Guigo: [laughing] We can say that, yes. Maybe it was.

In Brazil, you’re famously recognized as the one who never falters against Korean and European competitors on the battlefield. With your outstanding performance at the MSI 2025, I wonder if you plan to carry that same intensity into the Esports World Cup?

Guigo: Absolutely! Today might bring some sadness, but remember, the FURIA team is a squad that grows through its errors and becomes stronger after defeats. So, I’m confident we’ll be twice as motivated to perform at our best at this Esports World Cup.

FURIA at the MSI 2025: “Everyone was cheering for us, and that was incredible.”

“What are your expectations for the Esports World Cup tournament?”

Guigo: I’m not sure about the specifics of the tournament, but we’re carrying on with our training sessions involving international teams. The experience we’ve gained from these international teams has been invaluable, and now our aim is to keep honing our skills so that we can be better prepared for the Esports World Cup.

What would be the message you’d like to share with your large, supportive Brazilian fanbase during this MSI journey of yours?

Guigo: I’d like to express my gratitude for the tremendous support we’ve received. Initially, some people seemed skeptical about MSI’s performance, with few comments regarding Brazil’s presence at the MSI. However, once the games commenced, that skepticism dissipated. People began to watch and cheer us on, and it was simply amazing! Therefore, a heartfelt thank you for your love, and I apologize for the outcome. Although we didn’t anticipate this result, there’s no question that when FURIA faces defeat, we always come back stronger. We’ll return more powerful than ever before.

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From July 16th through July 20th, the League of Legends tournament for the Esports World Cup is taking place. A total of twelve teams, with FURIA among them, are competing for a prize worth $2 million.

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2025-06-29 15:11

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