CLG to field pita in ELEAGUE

CLG have announced that team coach Faruk "pita" Pita will be their fifth player for the duration of ELEAGUE.

The North American team have been on the lookout for a new fifth player for almost a month now after parting ways with Jacob "⁠FugLy⁠" Medina, who has since signed for NRG.

With CLG due to play in ELEAGUE on Tuesday, fans were left wondering what the roster would look like in the league, after the team had played their last official matches with Faruk "⁠pita⁠" Pita as a stand-in.


pita to play for CLG in ELEAGUE 

In a statement, CLG explain that, "although there were other options to pursue prior to ELEAGUE", going with pita, who has been the team's coach since December, "was the best possible option given the circumstances."

"This is not an ideal, nor the intended outcome," CLG explain. "We wanted to make the best possible decision regarding our future fifth player but we do not want to rush the process.

"The team has been practicing very hard with Pita and we hope to put on a great performance for ELEAGUE."

CLG will face SK Gaming, Astralis and NRG in ELEAGUE, with their first match pitting them against Jacob "⁠Pimp⁠" Winneche's team. Their roster for ELEAGUE will look as follows:

United States Tarik "⁠tarik⁠" Celik
United States Stephen "⁠reltuC⁠" Cutler
United States Josh "⁠jdm64⁠" Marzano
United States James "⁠hazed⁠" Cobb
Bosnia and Herzegovina Faruk "⁠pita⁠" Pita

Denmark Jacob 'Pimp' Winneche
Jacob 'Pimp' Winneche
Age:
20
Team:
Rating 1.0:
1.08
Maps played:
799
KPR:
0.73
DPR:
0.64
Bosnia and Herzegovina Faruk 'pita' Pita
Faruk 'pita' Pita
Age:
25
Team:
United States Stephen 'reltuC' Cutler
Stephen 'reltuC' Cutler
Age:
27
Team:
Rating 1.0:
0.97
Maps played:
380
KPR:
0.66
DPR:
0.65
United States Josh 'jdm64' Marzano
Josh 'jdm64' Marzano
Age:
26
Team:
Rating 1.0:
1.07
Maps played:
334
KPR:
0.72
DPR:
0.65
United States Jacob 'FugLy' Medina
Jacob 'FugLy' Medina
Age:
21
Team:
Rating 1.0:
1.00
Maps played:
365
KPR:
0.68
DPR:
0.66
United States James 'hazed' Cobb
James 'hazed' Cobb
Age:
27
Team:
Rating 1.0:
1.00
Maps played:
368
KPR:
0.69
DPR:
0.69
United States Tarik 'tarik' Celik
Tarik 'tarik' Celik
Age:
20
Team:
Rating 1.0:
1.11
Maps played:
371
KPR:
0.78
DPR:
0.68
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n1
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n1
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n1
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not #1 :(
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x
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aha
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ez
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n1
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4v5 gg clg
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ez
2016-06-06 19:12
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ez
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1 EDIT: My brain reacts but doesn't send any signals to my hands. #rip
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wow gj
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lol
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rip clg
2016-06-06 19:12
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';\
2016-06-06 19:12
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nice puta
2016-06-06 19:12
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:(
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gg
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kek
2016-06-06 19:12
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ok
2016-06-06 19:12
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rip clg
2016-06-06 19:12
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Rip CLG :)
2016-06-06 19:13
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uh oh ah n1 gl
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hahahaa
2016-06-06 19:13
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yeah
2016-06-06 19:13
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okay.
2016-06-06 19:13
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not expected
2016-06-06 19:13
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The 1.6 legend is back
2016-06-06 19:13
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11 replies
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"legend"
2016-06-06 19:17
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7 replies
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he must be young, don't bother
2016-06-06 19:34
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6 replies
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you must be young.. guys, don't bother
2016-06-07 02:22
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5 replies
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sometimes I wonder why I don't post on hltv anymore. Thanks for reminding me.
2016-06-07 22:16
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4 replies
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Oh my god, i'm sorry dude! Actually i misread, i did think you were talking to HLTV in general about BenneDoT, actually you were talking TO BenneDoT about NyZtan0.. i agree w/ both you guys, pyth was never a legend in any kind of Counter-Strike. Please take my apologies and keep posting on hltv
2016-06-07 23:47
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France The Joy
uhmm...ok, apology accepted. We're talking about Pita though, not pyth.
2016-06-08 04:00
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2 replies
#169
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Brazil rlh3
HAHAHA.. i was typing too fast, my bad. i need to stop 'rushing' things like typing/reading, you still got my point, which is your point, PITA is bad
2016-06-08 15:09
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1 reply
dude you ate too much banana go home
2016-06-08 21:29
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PITA NEVER A LEGEND HE SUCK I REMEMBER
2016-06-06 20:14
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1 reply
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Pita was best support when he played in fnatic stfu
2016-06-06 22:30
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legend???
2016-06-06 20:52
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RIP UBER DREAM
2016-06-06 19:13
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3 replies
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Uber is garbage
2016-06-06 22:32
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2 replies
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oh! look who has a taxi driver fatherino
2016-06-07 19:39
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1 reply
rekt lmao
2016-06-08 04:03
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ez 4 ence
2016-06-06 19:13
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in before Pita leaves with the prize money
2016-06-06 19:13
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6 replies
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LUL
2016-06-06 19:24
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lmao
2016-06-06 19:28
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kkkkkk
2016-06-06 19:32
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10/10
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/hltv we done boys, best comment today
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+rep
2016-06-07 10:31
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mmmmmmmmm
2016-06-06 19:14
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ayyyyy LMAOOO
2016-06-06 19:14
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gg they lose
2016-06-06 19:14
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rip eleague's prize money
2016-06-06 19:14
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1 reply
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dude you saw prize money in eleage?Its like tournament for handicaps,everyone will get candy.
2016-06-06 19:41
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ez
2016-06-06 19:14
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[*]
2016-06-06 19:15
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#49
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Well... This will be exciting. Coach!!!!
2016-06-06 19:15
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expected
2016-06-06 19:17
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LMFAO GG
2016-06-06 19:17
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#53
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World ducksonquak
zonic+pita+threat+vuggo+peacemaker= tier 1 team
2016-06-06 19:17
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Lmfao. All the talented players that deserve a spot and then more stupid shit like this...
2016-06-06 19:17
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2 replies
To be fair, Pita's not in permanently. It's not too bad of an idea that they're testing/thinking of players over a large period of time.
2016-06-06 23:44
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1 reply
the reality of it: Pita is whining about not playing cs anymore and disappointed in himself for retiring to coach too early.
2016-06-07 17:03
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#55
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It would be great if we could perform as he did in fnatic CS 1.6 ... but its gonna be hard. GL pita
2016-06-06 19:17
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pita to steal EL's money.
2016-06-06 19:17
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Pita vs. Zonic this week, such riveting Tier1 gl0balcounter straTegos.
2016-06-06 19:18
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rip XANTARES
2016-06-06 19:18
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Huff, jiizes christ..
2016-06-06 19:18
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WHA WHA WHA WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
2016-06-06 19:19
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LUL
2016-06-06 19:19
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#62
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LOLOL RIP CLG
2016-06-06 19:19
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LOL
2016-06-06 19:19
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Pita vs Zonic PogChamp
2016-06-06 19:19
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In the onlinegames he is not even bottomfragging. And he is IGL too.
2016-06-06 19:20
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Jordan AngryEbonyMan
Piece of shit that guy.
2016-06-06 19:20
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#68
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Finland KuiQula
Pita to steal the money
2016-06-06 19:21
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1 reply
#116
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Canada WooTs
lol
2016-06-06 20:20
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another failed tournament for CLG ... why would they get rid of fugly until they have someone secured , i swear these people who run this org have mental problem ..
2016-06-06 19:24
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really A MANAGER? A FUCKING MANAGER?!
2016-06-06 19:25
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1 reply
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GLAAAAWKS
2016-06-06 19:35
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clg a bigger joke than c9 with n0thing IGL
2016-06-06 19:26
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Germany exoticBiceps
money away. where are tarik skins?
2016-06-06 19:26
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#75
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World LOLintro
I have already said this more than once, pita is weaseling himself in the lineup. RIP fugLyZ
2016-06-06 19:33
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rip
2016-06-06 19:32
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LOL
2016-06-06 19:34
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kNgV- | 
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ayyyyyyyyyy lm....
2016-06-06 19:34
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LILMAN | 
Canada LilmaN
no lilman no win KappaRoss
2016-06-06 19:35
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1 reply
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North America xRoyal
Good night sweet prince
2016-06-06 20:22
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#85
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Turkey garc1
nt xantares xD
2016-06-06 19:35
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Why did CLG removed Fugly, if they were not sure who their fifth going to be? They had so much time to find replacement too, well, I guess another bad tournament for CLG incoming, we need more NA teams to fill up the last place spots. Still easiest 30k in their lifes.
2016-06-06 19:36
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1 reply
pretty mean to abuse him?
2016-06-06 19:42
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what happened to lilman??
2016-06-06 19:41
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nOICE
2016-06-06 19:42
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rip, but it makes sense because their name is literally to counter logic, so obviously they add a guy who sucks and then they become top 1 na easily.
2016-06-06 19:43
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disband noobs just9n free agents and u get pita kys
2016-06-06 19:44
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1 reply
this scammer?
2016-06-06 19:52
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#94
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American teams are just like...fuck it. Let's get our 30k and go home.
2016-06-06 19:45
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#95
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super saiyajin pita back in bizz
2016-06-06 19:45
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#96
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World runnr
such a great league, much wow
2016-06-06 19:49
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ELEAGUE Tournament of 1.6 legends?
2016-06-06 19:54
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#99
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World trolling
did pita pocket that charity money or..? never heard of the outcome..
2016-06-06 19:56
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predicted
2016-06-06 19:56
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noice
2016-06-06 19:57
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#102
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lol clg last place
2016-06-06 19:58
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#103
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Finland puhuri
pita is a scammer and a scumbag
2016-06-06 20:00
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2 replies
#132
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Sweden crindz
pita is a boss
2016-06-06 21:00
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#147
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Canada autistic1
how is he not in prison? o wait eu doesnt prosecute sandniggers
2016-06-06 23:37
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it sounds bad but its better knowing you need a star and waiting than picking up an average player
2016-06-06 20:00
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1 reply
this is also the line up that will be used at cologne, rip clg
2016-06-06 20:31
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WTF is this coach standin day :D
2016-06-06 20:00
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wheres the fucking charity money pita
2016-06-06 20:02
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Finland iNFERNOh
here goes the prize money
2016-06-06 20:05
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#109
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Canada Sadokringe
bottom of group or second bottom. depends if they slip up and lose to nrg
2016-06-06 20:07
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#110
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Canada ziG- [A]
hmm
2016-06-06 20:08
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#111
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Ax1Le | 
Portugal KSED
Still better than LILMAN. Knew that could only be a joke.
2016-06-06 20:09
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group C: 1. danish 2. danish 3. na 4. na
2016-06-06 20:10
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easy $30K
2016-06-06 20:11
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#117
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pita 4 balkan Kappa
2016-06-06 20:20
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Puta
2016-06-06 20:29
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Gr8 group.... 2 low tier teams and 2 potential group finalists that have a coach as standin
2016-06-06 20:32
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his gonna steal those 30k real quick before first day ends lmao
2016-06-06 20:34
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wow
2016-06-06 20:37
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#128
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Poland trancemeister
<miniibra>
2016-06-06 20:44
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#130
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Denmark carr~
static.hltv.org/images/galleries/1693-me.. pita's proof ahahhaha that was funny. #neverforget
2016-06-06 20:56
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4 replies
#133
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Denmark carr~
inb4 iam not saying he scam anything
2016-06-06 21:01
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3 replies
#157
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Croatia Shokreee
saying that exactly
2016-06-07 10:41
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2 replies
#160
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Denmark carr~
nope i just found funny the a4 paper in the house. but that article had some documents besides the a4paper.
2016-06-07 16:33
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1 reply
#168
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Croatia Shokreee
ye it contained some very bad photoshop skill primary school edited docs. its just fascinating how he get away with it so easy
2016-06-08 08:07
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#131
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Latvia Ke]R[4u
why are CLG always kicking players when they have no replacement in mind
2016-06-06 20:57
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they should invite maikelele but they want to dissapoint their team
2016-06-06 21:14
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#136
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Russia cripdogg
1st starix, then zonic, now pita playing as 5th. Who's next?
2016-06-06 21:18
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2 replies
#137
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Russia kick_edward_ffs
vuggod
2016-06-06 21:24
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1 reply
#150
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chopper | 
Russia cripdogg
Instead of who? Olof will play soon
2016-06-07 00:31
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#138
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shox | 
Nigeria moonman33
TARIK AND JDM TO TEAM LIQUID, WATCH
2016-06-06 21:30
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#141
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Portugal acidq
CLG so shit right now
2016-06-06 22:00
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#142
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Finland TRICKASSBUSTAH
So when does XANTARES's contract end with SS?
2016-06-06 22:09
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#144
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Finland RaptoRStillAlive
gonna steal the money))
2016-06-06 22:27
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#149
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Reunion ellC
CAN ANYONE EXPLAIN WHY THEY KICKED FUGLY IF THEY HAD NOBODY IN THEIR MIND TO REPLACE HIM
2016-06-07 00:05
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1 reply
#153
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Sweden sebb7
Yes, he kept using caps lock and bold when writing; like a fucking retard.
2016-06-07 04:21
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#152
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North America LORD MASTER KING
I guess CLG is content with being below average
2016-06-07 03:48
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Is this ugly guy bosnian muslim crap who stole money from charity? Yes it is, you can see on hes face that he is some 3world bosnian terrorist isis supporter shit...KICK THIS SHIT why he is allowed to play, why he dont go to prison?
2016-06-07 08:11
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#158
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Finland bliplbob
Pita the retard who started flusha witch hunt
2016-06-07 10:51
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#159
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Magisk | 
United Kingdom DreaMLG
expected, 4th place in groups inc
2016-06-07 14:25
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