Liquid move step closer to Intel Grand Slam S2 prize with EPL victory

Liquid are just one tournament victory away from claiming the $1 million Intel Grand Slam (IGS) Season 2 prize after lifting the ESL Pro League Season 9 trophy.

The North American giants won their third IGS-eligible tournament of the season - after IEM Sydney and DreamHack Masters Dallas - after beating G2 in four maps in the title decider of the EPL Finals, held in Montpellier.

Liquid now have seven $200,000+ ESL and DreamHack events to win their fourth title of the season and claim the $1 million cheque. Their first attempt to scoop the big prize will come in less than two weeks, at ESL One Cologne - which is widely regarded as the most stacked tournament of the year outside of the Majors.

If Nick "⁠nitr0⁠" Cannella's side come out victorious in Cologne, they will have required just four months to win the prize. The first season ran for nearly 18 months, ending in December 2018 with Astralis' victory at the ESL Pro League Season 8 Finals.

Liquid are also confirmed for the following two IGS-eligible tournaments, both of which taking place in the United States: IEM Chicago (July 18-21) and ESL One New York (September 26-29).

Liquid could scoop the $1 million prize at ESL One Cologne, in two weeks

ESL has not yet announced whether the Intel Grand Slam will return for a third edition. The current season began with the IEM Katowice Major, just two months after the end of season one.

Below you can find the list the events that currently comprise the Intel Grand Slam Season 2:

IEM Katowice 2019 - Denmark Astralis
IEM Sydney 2019 - United States Liquid
DreamHack Masters Dallas - United States Liquid
ESL Pro League Season 9 Finals - United States Liquid
ESL One Cologne (July 2-7)
IEM Chicago (July 18-21)
ESL One New York (September 26-29)
DreamHack Masters Malmö 2019 (October 1-6)
IEM Beijing (November 2019, dates TBD)
ESL Pro League Season 10 Finals (December 3-8)

United States Nick 'nitr0' Cannella
Nick 'nitr0' Cannella
Age:
23
Team:
Rating 1.0:
1.02
Maps played:
1130
KPR:
0.69
DPR:
0.66
For sure! but they will somehow manage to choke like a true NA team LUL
2019-06-23 22:01
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for
2019-06-23 22:01
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11 replies
sad to see
2019-06-23 22:01
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5 replies
Almost choke by lulquid
2019-06-23 22:02
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4 replies
#38
Old school: User been here for more than 10 years  | 
hecker | 
World heck9r
sick game, welcome back G2
2019-06-23 22:06
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3 replies
#54
adreN | 
Switzerland 2022
+1 French CS back finally lol
2019-06-23 22:12
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2 replies
just another short period and french CS goes to >tier3 again
2019-06-24 22:37
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croisants back lul
2019-06-25 11:31
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#11
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Turkey igster
nice try g2!
2019-06-23 22:01
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4 replies
the 1st wrote: ez i wanted to do a : ez for lulquid :(
2019-06-23 22:03
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2 replies
#50
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India S1ayR
I would have written ence then but nt
2019-06-23 22:10
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1 reply
brother u know .. u write: ez for lulquid not ez lulquid indian brain hurts
2019-06-23 22:20
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I love u buddy
2019-06-24 01:36
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Ez win lol
2019-06-23 22:01
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#15
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Poland Unluko
Lets go!
2019-06-23 22:02
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expected
2019-06-23 22:02
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ye faze never choke against na team right?
2019-06-23 22:02
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#23
Old school: User been here for more than 10 years  | 
United Kingdom UKChef
Liquid finally looking strong, shame it had to be with stewie tho
2019-06-23 22:02
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18 replies
What's wrong with stew? Really great player, stop the hate
2019-06-23 22:09
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17 replies
#64
Old school: User been here for more than 10 years  | 
United Kingdom UKChef
only player I could never even force myself to like
2019-06-23 22:16
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16 replies
uk cs lol
2019-06-23 22:18
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7 replies
#68
Old school: User been here for more than 10 years  | 
United Kingdom UKChef
great comment coming from Lithuania
2019-06-23 22:20
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6 replies
yes lithuania sucks dick, but who cares
2019-06-23 22:24
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5 replies
#75
Old school: User been here for more than 10 years  | 
United Kingdom UKChef
so does UK CS, but at least we've got a player in a top 5 team. Don't see how it's relevant to me dislking stewie but k
2019-06-23 22:25
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#82
kennyS | 
United States @rex
Lol ur fine with smooya, the most toxic player in the UK scene but u can't stand stewie who is 1/4 as toxic? Hypocrisy much?
2019-06-23 22:41
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2 replies
#94
Old school: User been here for more than 10 years  | 
United Kingdom UKChef
what makes you think it's just his toxicity that bothers me
2019-06-23 23:00
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1 reply
What else would it be? His attitude towards the game is very competitive and it often comes out as toxic. If you have a problem with his performance you are retarded becuase he is a top 10 player in NA of all time. Dare I say, top 5 of all time in NA
2019-06-24 17:29
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uh whyd u bring up his country's scene then lmao
2019-06-23 22:33
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I understand, for me the one player I cant force myself to like is Magisk
2019-06-23 22:19
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4 replies
I hate that shitter. Oh let me go around and singlehandedly save the fucking round!. Looks too much like a hansel where gla1ve is his gretzel.
2019-06-23 22:21
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#80
Old school: User been here for more than 10 years  | 
United Kingdom UKChef
He's a great player nonetheless and liquid deserve this win, I'm happy for them. g2 didn't deserve it one bit
2019-06-23 22:34
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Ye man, Magisk and Gla1ve are the ones that make me to dislike astralis. device, dupreh, zonic and spn9ux(how do you type that name) are quite cool guys.
2019-06-23 22:51
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+1
2019-06-24 05:28
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Coz you can't predict Stewie.
2019-06-23 22:24
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He is an absolute trash
2019-06-24 00:35
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nt peanut brain sup bish
2019-06-24 22:45
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FaZe Fan
2019-06-23 22:06
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#58
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Estonia RopzTop1
Just like FaZe choked against C9
2019-06-23 22:13
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Genau brudi. Das wird dann wohl der Tag sein, an dem du bei deinen Eltern ausziehst. The day that never comes
2019-06-23 22:16
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#115
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Brazil AidoNou
Furia will win the next 4 tournaments, liquid tried :/
2019-06-24 01:46
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This would be the ultimate choke though. losing 7 tournaments in a row when you only need 1 to win double major money
2019-06-24 14:51
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gg
2019-06-23 22:01
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Liquid era incoming?
2019-06-23 22:01
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8 replies
Until there's some official definition of what constitutes a CS:GO era, you can just go ahead and declare that you already think they have one.
2019-06-23 22:02
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6 replies
Nah, it is too soon. If they continue this streak of placing 1st at premier events, and always placing highly without any team truly rivaling them with consistency then we can call it an era. I say an era has to last at least 6 to 9 months minimum.
2019-06-23 22:10
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#83
kennyS | 
United States @rex
Yea! They need the grand slam first! 4 events in a row boys!
2019-06-23 22:44
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I feel like if they get grand slam, and keep their form and then get the major then maybe we're talking.
2019-06-24 02:11
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Cologne is going to give us an even better idea of where liquid is at. That is the most stacked field I have seen in ANY csgo tournament for a very long time. Will be fun!
2019-06-24 06:01
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I don't think they necessarily NEED to win a major, NiP didn't get their major title until after their era ended, and SK had their era after their two major wins. I do think that getting the Grand Slam, the Major, or Cologne would certainly be a step in the right direction, if not making it official.
2019-06-24 07:13
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#118
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United States Sustind3
If they win the major, it’s an era.
2019-06-24 03:48
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#57
adreN | 
Switzerland 2022
mebe
2019-06-23 22:12
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#6
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United States celesten
ez for the #1 team in the world
2019-06-23 22:01
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6 replies
EZ ? Lmao, 3-1 againt a T2 team and a very close game on inferno and D2 ? EZ ?
2019-06-23 22:06
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4 replies
#53
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North America J_Nasty
French fan big mad
2019-06-23 22:11
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14-1 against former #1 team,why not EZ?
2019-06-23 22:12
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Cry is free
2019-06-24 01:07
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#179
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Italy Gio_bose
3-1 only droped one map therefore ez
2019-06-27 13:33
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+1
2019-06-23 22:21
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#7
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Panama FUN4ENCE
Gg
2019-06-23 22:01
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What if Liquid or Astralis win all of those tournaments? THen only 2 teams will compete? XD
2019-06-23 22:01
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2 replies
wat if ENCE beats dem oll
2019-06-23 22:02
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1 reply
Liquid - Astralis play paper rock scissors - winner goes straight to final, loser has to play ENCE and if wins goes to final
2019-06-23 22:02
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One of the best series this year, enjoyed it gg to both teams
2019-06-23 22:01
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Indeed!
2019-06-23 22:04
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ez pz
2019-06-23 22:01
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nice
2019-06-23 22:02
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#17
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United States CaliNinja
NA #1 POGGERS
2019-06-23 22:02
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Astralis who ????
2019-06-23 22:02
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Liquid Era best era
2019-06-23 22:02
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era is real. Deal with it
2019-06-23 22:02
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4 replies
#73
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Europe nekker
Its been 3 months since major and they've been the most active team. You need to learn to chill and wait a few more months
2019-06-23 22:24
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3 replies
Expect navi, we have seen everyone.
2019-06-23 22:26
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And ? Era implies a duration parameters.. Sorry but 3 monthes is no era and they just recently won the 1st place. Don't forget they lost 4 maps against Vitality at the same tournament not so long ago. Let them dominate for 6-9 more monthes, and more importantly win a major then we will talk.
2019-06-24 00:39
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#185
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Italy Gio_bose
In a tournament where vitality over prepared and liquid under prepared
2019-06-27 13:34
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#27
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United States JustBitsy
This game could have been a 3-1 in favor of G2 so easily So do not let the map count fool you. This was such a hard fought victory for Liquid but I am proud of them and G2!
2019-06-23 22:03
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Very well said! It was such a great match to watch.
2019-06-23 22:16
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An intelligent comment on this website ! Very appreciate.
2019-06-24 00:15
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+1 , GG to Liquid they finally cemented their legitimacy as the #1 team in the world
2019-06-24 00:40
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It was a great encounter, both teams offered nice CS. G2 keep up the work you guys progressing and showed good spirits. Liquid bravo you sure deserve being considered among the best teams ! I hope G2 and Vita will soon dispute Top 5. Thank you for theses good times both teams!
2019-06-24 08:39
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#28
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Romania FaZe_NBK
CHOKE2 lost 1v2 and 1v3 LUL
2019-06-23 22:03
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If you got 5 of EU's best players and let them bootcamp for 6 months they would still struggle to beat a PUG of 5 random NA DMG's
2019-06-23 22:03
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#39
Old school: User been here for more than 10 years  | 
United States postwarscars
Man that bait, including a fan of DADDY IS POTENT. That's some try hard trolling.
2019-06-23 22:06
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#71
Faceit level 5  | 
Finland JHdash77
-1/8
2019-06-23 22:23
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this has got to be the worst bait ive seen in months
2019-06-23 22:34
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Wtf is this shit?
2019-06-23 22:45
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so basically u r saying that this team would lose against NA DMG??? s1mple NiKo glaive zywoo Xyp9x
2019-06-23 23:19
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Nvm remove glaive and xyp9x. Those 3 could probably win NA EPL 3v5.
2019-06-23 23:24
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1 reply
Hahahaha so true
2019-06-24 00:41
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Ez for NA
2019-06-23 22:03
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okj
2019-06-23 22:04
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#34
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Denmark slacking
Grats liquid, deserved I guess
2019-06-23 22:05
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#35
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Europe KrepaN
LETS GO LIQUID!
2019-06-23 22:05
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Vitality is best team in the world its totally confirmed after this tour.
2019-06-23 22:05
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2 EZ FOR NAVI
2019-06-23 22:07
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Choke astralis
2019-06-23 22:07
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If Nick "nitr0" Cannella's side come out victorious in Cologne, they will have required just four months to win the prize.
2019-06-23 22:08
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So for Intel G S Liquid has to win only Esl one Cologne or any other tournaments too?
2019-06-23 22:15
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It won't be easy though, everyone will be in Cologne won't they ?
2019-06-24 00:45
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3 replies
Every1 was in epl9 finals. But Liquid rekt all Of them
2019-06-24 07:29
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2 replies
Yeah sure , ever heard of NaVi, ENCE and Vitality ???
2019-06-24 09:38
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1 reply
liquid never lost navi bo3 2018-2019 liquid last time rekt ence bo3 zywootality fluke team liquid can beat easily him
2019-06-24 10:52
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GG Team Liquid ! So sad for G2 (fk this 1 hp...), but they gave their best and I hope they can replicate this type of performance in the future.
2019-06-23 22:08
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If they won't win Cologne or Chicago - it's done for them actually, i'm pretty sure of it.
2019-06-23 22:09
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#77
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Russia warmike_1
Why? NY is always the least stacked IGS event.
2019-06-23 22:26
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The other teams won't let them do that. Liquid are not that strong as Astralis in 2018, i would even say they are not even close to Astralis 2018. Other teams have a great chance of beating Liquid. And EPL showed that perfectly.
2019-06-24 16:23
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No one has to liquid win, they will take that victory anyway lol. TL 2stronk
2019-06-24 23:07
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#47
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Europe R2D2s
They will end like faze, 3 wins and still dont get it xD
2019-06-23 22:09
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Man they’re rich...
2019-06-23 22:15
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Great match
2019-06-23 22:15
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#81
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Poland @LEDGER
yyyy ... where is a major at this list ? can someone explain me ?
2019-06-23 22:34
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#86
kennyS | 
United States @rex
The major is not by ESL. Its by starladder. Therefore its not part of the ESL grand slam.
2019-06-23 22:49
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2 replies
#88
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Poland @LEDGER
Aaaaaaaa ... Thanks
2019-06-23 22:51
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1 reply
#89
kennyS | 
United States @rex
Np
2019-06-23 22:51
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ENCE, Liquid or FURIA, one of those will win the next major.
2019-06-23 22:45
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3 replies
#93
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Estonia Eduzera
FURIA?? LUL
2019-06-23 23:00
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What about NaVi with boomich ? Astralis ?? Vitality ??? People are writing teams off way too fast LUL
2019-06-24 00:49
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He's brazilian obviously will write furia. You're french onviously write vitality. The only other team that can win is navi but no one has seen them play with boombl4
2019-06-24 12:38
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Although i am a supporter of g2 ( shox in real ) I am actually sad g2 got to the finals of this event . Because now they will eventually stick with this lineup, which is of no use for french cs in the long run . Coz everyone knows lucky is not meant to play at this level . This is high time for shox and kenny ,if they really wanna win something they have to keep their ego aside and make one or two changes in the lineup .. -lucky +scream .. Now people will say scream jst has aim ...but well he always had aim yet g2 did well with him even after having smithzz and bodyy . You need aimers and high gamesense player to win at this level . And scream has great experience to play against such teams , he's not doing good now because he's constantly switching teams ..the amount of chance lucky got ...if given to scream you will see more then jst one taps .
2019-06-23 22:49
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It's not ez win but so damn excited win
2019-06-23 22:51
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hope G2 gonna denie the 1million in a rematch in Chicago
2019-06-23 22:53
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#99
Faceit level 4  | 
s1mple | 
Germany 4Max
What about NA'VI
2019-06-23 23:51
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#101
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Japan Misteear
ez 4 twistzz
2019-06-24 00:13
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"Liquid are also confirmed for the following two IGS-eligible tournaments, both of which taking place in the United States: IEM Chicago (July 18-21) and ESL One New York (September 26-29)." Should be following three, given they'll also go to Cologne
2019-06-24 06:16
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#124
Old school: User been here for more than 10 years  | 
L.K.S | 
United States Xeeh
Expected from the greatest region in csgo North America. It took Astralis over a year to do the same thing.
2019-06-24 08:13
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Rightfully theirs if they get it. If there will be a 3rd season they might win two IGS within 12 months
2019-06-24 09:07
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NA CS forever the best. #Let'sGoLiquid #NAisTop1
2019-06-24 09:56
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Liquid Era bois :)
2019-06-24 09:58
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#133
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Estonia kaffet
Federer will win this grand slam
2019-06-24 10:18
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#135
Old school: User been here for more than 10 years  | 
World lol_n00bs
They have SO many chances for the igl but believe me they will choke and not get those golden bars 😂😂 ul bro
2019-06-24 11:15
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If liquid wins one of the next 3 tournaments I can guarantee no one will break that record. 4-6 events to win the IGS??
2019-06-24 12:40
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#152
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Finland HLTV_reportermen
I think ENCE wins the next 4 events and gets the grand slam but who can know realy
2019-06-26 00:44
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easy for best team in csgo
2019-07-07 12:58
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#238
Old school: User been here for more than 10 years  | 
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Taiwan iloviz
EZ 4 Liquid
2019-07-07 21:20
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