gla1ve open to offers: "I'm ready to play the best CS of my life again"

The four-time Major champion is ready to step back onto the server after being inactive since June.

gla1ve is eyeing a return to action

Lukas "⁠gla1ve⁠" Rossander has announced he is ready to continue his Counter-Strike career and return to the server. The Danish IGL stated that he is still under contract with Astralis but that the Danish organization has "allowed him to explore his options."

The announcement comes during a period of uncertainty in the tier-one scene, as several high-profile teams recently made or are in the process of roster changes during an acclimatization period after the release of CS2.

gla1ve has been a part of Astralis since November 2016 and won four Major titles with the organization, but results began to worsen in the final years of his leadership.

Astralis' last LAN title came at BLAST Pro Series Global Final 2019, and the lack of success prompted the organization to remove their long-time captain during their summer rebuild in June 2023. They added Victor "⁠Staehr⁠" Staehr and Johannes "⁠b0RUP⁠" Borup and moved Benjamin "⁠blameF⁠" Bremer to the in-game-leader role.

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The Dane, who spent the last four months on the sidelines, has now stated he feels ready to return to competition. "Sometimes it takes one step back to take two forward. I'm finally feeling like I'm ready to play the best CS of my life again and I'm ready to jump back on the server," he said in a Tweet.

"Whilst I'm still under contract with Astralis, they've allowed me to explore my options and I'm open to offers."

gla1ve has been subject to a rumor linking him with Ninjas in Pyjamas, but the Dane's announcement confirms he is not the in-game leader signing the Swedish organization teased.

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Denmark Victor 'Staehr' Staehr
Victor 'Staehr' Staehr
Age:
19
Team:
Rating 1.0:
1.02
Maps played:
526
KPR:
0.69
DPR:
0.67
Denmark Lukas 'gla1ve' Rossander
Lukas 'gla1ve' Rossander
Age:
28
Team:
Rating 1.0:
0.98
Maps played:
1860
KPR:
0.65
DPR:
0.66
Denmark Johannes 'b0RUP' Borup
Johannes 'b0RUP' Borup
Age:
24
Team:
Rating 1.0:
1.00
Maps played:
1717
KPR:
0.68
DPR:
0.67
Denmark Benjamin 'blameF' Bremer
Benjamin 'blameF' Bremer
Age:
26
Team:
Rating 1.0:
1.16
Maps played:
1100
KPR:
0.77
DPR:
0.60
Same
2023-10-28 12:54
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6 replies
#30
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Russia DriIla
gla1ve to falcons w/ magisk and zonic
2023-10-28 13:32
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5 replies
why lol
2023-10-28 16:39
0
+1 +dupreeh , save him from heroic +dev1ce save him from baitF +xpy9x 5th major coming
2023-10-28 18:23
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1 reply
6th for dupreeh lol
2023-10-29 01:38
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#144
Old school: User been here for more than 10 years  | 
Denmark BlissY
I dont think Magisk and zonic sees him as having a high enough level. Why do you think they left him in Astralis?
2023-10-29 11:36
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1 reply
#147
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Indonesia ivanovky
yeah just magisk and deve worth for tier-1 the others is washed
2023-10-29 13:52
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#2
tarik | 
India Nujen
NIP +gla1ve
2023-10-28 12:55
0
6 replies
Maybe read
2023-10-28 13:02
0
read the article instead of hunting first weirdo
2023-10-28 15:27
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#78
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Other frypaan
Classic example of tik tok and reels brain
2023-10-28 16:16
0
3 replies
You are acting like most posts are worth reading till the end
2023-10-28 21:07
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2 replies
they are
2023-10-29 10:19
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#148
Faceit level 10  | 
kinkybdsm | 
Germany lMAG0
They are indeed.
2023-10-29 14:11
0
I dont know about this one chief
2023-10-28 12:55
0
2 replies
+1
2023-10-28 12:56
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#86
Faceit level 7  | 
Czech Republic thezipp3r
+1
2023-10-28 16:56
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#4
 | 
Singapore FaZem0NESY
You don't have dev1ce to carry you anymore bud
2023-10-28 12:56
0
12 replies
-1 Imagine decrediting the greatest igl ever. Pure mush brain behaviour
2023-10-28 16:24
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11 replies
#82
 | 
Singapore FaZem0NESY
karrigan is the GOAT
2023-10-28 16:24
0
2 replies
Lmfao very funny, i laugh
2023-10-28 16:32
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#145
BzOo | 
France JBzOo
The goat is 4 major winner. Don’t worry is not over
2023-10-29 12:09
0
Pronax exists
2023-10-28 17:08
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4 replies
pronax played the game when all you had to do was shoot and not think. hard disagree.
2023-10-28 21:49
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3 replies
pronax had flusha and his cheater mates toggling
2023-10-28 23:22
0
Still cs is the same all you need to do is shoot to win
2023-10-29 02:39
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1 reply
we watch 2 very different games sorry to say
2023-10-29 02:54
0
hit me up with whatever youre smoking too. Glave was nothing except Zonic, he was a deadbeat to the team until he was kicked.
2023-10-28 18:48
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1 reply
Low tier bait
2023-10-28 18:54
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#121
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Korea shicha
He is a has-been.
2023-10-29 00:49
0
good luck to you
2023-10-28 12:57
0
??? +gla1ve
2023-10-28 12:57
0
gla1ve to ENCE
2023-10-28 12:59
0
9 replies
#26
Faceit level 10  | 
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Finland Sipunak
+1 after falcons get snappi
2023-10-28 13:27
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7 replies
Why zonic want Snappi? He isn't that good btw.
2023-10-28 13:36
0
6 replies
#45
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Hungary yr_
He literally built a top5 team mainly from promising t2-3 players
2023-10-28 14:41
0
He is one of the best fragging IGL who also manages to build tier1 teams out of tier2 players. He is for lots of people the GOAT IGL of 2023.
2023-10-28 14:45
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4 replies
#63
 | 
Denmark Saithz
“Greatest of all time of 2023” People need to stop misusing goat lmao
2023-10-28 15:09
0
2 replies
#67
Faceit plus user Faceit level 10  | 
 | 
Finland Electricplug
+1
2023-10-28 15:11
0
+1 aleksib the only goat
2023-10-29 10:58
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#128
 | 
Hong Kong Jadeyu
JT best fragging IGL BABY
2023-10-29 02:10
0
could work
2023-10-28 13:27
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#9
 | 
Sweden Vrede
Heroic?
2023-10-28 13:00
0
7 replies
Could be
2023-10-28 13:02
0
6 replies
Heroic gonna be a tier 2 team then
2023-10-28 13:08
0
5 replies
They need to build the team up again anyway
2023-10-28 13:12
0
4 replies
Depends on the stavn and jabbi situation
2023-10-28 13:12
0
3 replies
Not rly relies in igl situation
2023-10-28 13:13
0
2 replies
That doesn't mean you need to build the whole team structure all over again, especially in one like Heroic's where everyone participates in calling
2023-10-28 13:14
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1 reply
Yes true But if they lose stavn and jabbi it wouldnt be the end of the world thing I think they are overrated
2023-10-28 13:15
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#12
 | 
Yugoslavia GumGuyHLTV
does bro know there's a whole new game released since he last left
2023-10-28 13:03
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#13
 | 
Finland HARD4ENCE
Hmm, I suspect there are plenty of opportunities for him. ENCE, Heroic, NIP. Maybe even G2 if they go for some kind of a rebuild.
2023-10-28 13:04
0
I wish the best for gla1ve
2023-10-28 13:06
0
blud thinks its 2018 naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
2023-10-28 13:07
0
washed
2023-10-28 13:08
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#22
JDC | 
Germany SeBook
YOOOO
2023-10-28 13:15
0
Sorry bud, you done! Desperate post nt
2023-10-28 13:19
0
1 reply
+1
2023-10-28 14:13
0
are you?
2023-10-28 13:27
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#29
Faceit level 7 Old school: User been here for more than 10 years  | 
 | 
Portugal dracø
me too, I was so ready when cs2 came out.. unfortunately I can't :(
2023-10-28 13:30
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#31
 | 
Russia monkasam
lol ok bro
2023-10-28 13:34
0
If Snappi is leaving then most likely scenarios are +Glaive, +kyxsan, +hampus etc OR ENCE does it again and gets someone who is somewhat unproven player.
2023-10-28 13:39
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3 replies
I think Hampus is done with IGL-ing… but yea if snappi gets bought gla1ve to ENCE feels like the right move
2023-10-28 15:02
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1 reply
Just spitting players who have been igling, not saying that everyone would fit to ENCE as igl.
2023-10-28 19:53
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Hampus, dont make laugh
2023-10-28 15:07
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#34
 | 
Sweden fastflop
translation: i need some money so sign me pls
2023-10-28 13:46
0
6 replies
the only hltv mens with brain
2023-10-28 15:08
0
5 replies
Man you should have a little more self-esteem, you are probably not stupid, no need to insult yourself
2023-10-28 15:37
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4 replies
truth hurts, you should visit some hospital to be able to survive
2023-10-28 15:39
0
3 replies
I did already, saved me from a couple of things actually
2023-10-28 15:44
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#88
Old school: User been here for more than 10 years  | 
 | 
Denmark DanishDelight
You clearly missed his point, referring to you saying that you dont have any brain yourself if that guy is the only one on hltv with one
2023-10-28 17:27
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1 reply
I aren't think that
2023-10-29 10:16
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dale gla1v3 <3 show them how to win majors again
2023-10-28 13:53
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#36
 | 
Switzerland Tyrsk
Falcons : gla1ve Magisk M0NESY NiKo BOROS Zonic
2023-10-28 13:54
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4 replies
Falcons : Niko m0nesy magisk dupreeh/s1mple gla1ve
2023-10-28 14:04
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3 replies
#50
 | 
Switzerland Tyrsk
s1mple went on a break and extended contracts with Na'Vi, as for dupreeh he really doest qualify for a superteam like this one. Also BOROS is a crazy talent they already contracted why throw him away? PS : Im in Helsinki airport, boarding to leave in 10 minutes, really loved the city.
2023-10-28 14:49
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2 replies
Helsink deez nuts
2023-10-28 15:09
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How long and what did you do here in Finland? Did you try the local foods and what did you like the most?
2023-10-28 17:59
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i heared heroic need an igl
2023-10-28 13:56
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no org with ambitions would take him.
2023-10-28 14:02
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Gla1ve actually would be interesting
2023-10-28 14:12
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we will gladly welcome you in los kogutos
2023-10-28 14:19
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#43
 | 
Russia mshkoda
But you washed bro. Legend. But washed.
2023-10-28 14:23
0
Brilliant, most danish and international teams would likely level up with this pick up
2023-10-28 14:27
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gla1ve Magisk m0NESY NiKo +1 make that happen zonic, make that happen ! plz don't kill ENCE.
2023-10-28 14:45
0
2 replies
Gla0ve will ruin the team
2023-10-28 15:10
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1 reply
#122
 | 
Korea shicha
+1
2023-10-29 00:51
0
If he is indeed motivated I really believe he can add a lot to a team… maybe Herioc
2023-10-28 14:47
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#49
Old school: User been here for more than 10 years  | 
Poland METHDRINKER
really this washed up since 2020 0.9-rating-outdated-meta-igl want do something without dev1ce and goatnic?
2023-10-28 14:47
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1 reply
msl 2.0
2023-10-28 15:14
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#51
 | 
Ukraine Patrizio
GO HEROIC
2023-10-28 14:51
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Idk men, just start from scratch again unless you have zonic in your back
2023-10-28 14:56
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de_gla1ve
2023-10-28 14:57
0
-BOTPEKS +GLA1VE
2023-10-28 15:00
0
Nah dude, your time is done sadly
2023-10-28 15:01
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Reminds me when politics talk before elections. But what we expect? He won't say "hey i am old and washed, please sign me" :D. Still imho for 2 years can be great IGL in any average tier1 team, have tonns of experience.
2023-10-28 15:06
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1 reply
Biden has it
2023-10-28 15:09
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#58
 | 
Egypt BomberMan_
if Snappi is really sold this can lead the squad again. May flop, but who knows.
2023-10-28 15:06
0
GOAT has announced his arrival to CS2
2023-10-28 15:06
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Too little too late my friend.
2023-10-28 15:17
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#70
 | 
Russia I_D_R_C
Interesting to see gla1ve IGLing in a international team.
2023-10-28 15:19
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Heroic with Gla1ve is a good deal Gla1ve nd Drupreeh together Back
2023-10-28 15:22
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#74
 | 
Poland KamilAmrah
Hope he can make some team a good competitor, cuz scene is so trash rn
2023-10-28 15:38
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#77
 | 
Germany hltvfinest
you will never reach past nvidia settings i mean greatness again so dont even try
2023-10-28 16:00
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It would be nice to see glaive succeed with another roster, hopefully this break has helped
2023-10-28 16:18
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G2 PLEASE
2023-10-28 16:20
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Prediction: He's either going to Falcons, or to the team which Falcons "steal" their IGL off of. So possibly ENCE.
2023-10-28 16:38
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He wanna be karrigan so bad lol :)
2023-10-28 17:27
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7 replies
#91
Old school: User been here for more than 10 years  | 
 | 
Denmark DanishDelight
Doubt he wants to only have won 1 major
2023-10-28 17:30
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6 replies
#92
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Qatar Conterob
HAHA
2023-10-28 17:35
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Norb3rt 1 major therefore he is better than Niko,Guardian,Elige,NAF and many other player
2023-10-28 17:51
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4 replies
#96
Old school: User been here for more than 10 years  | 
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Denmark DanishDelight
Ehm ok?
2023-10-28 17:51
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3 replies
Karrigan is love, Karrigan Is life Say it!!!!
2023-10-28 18:18
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2 replies
#138
Old school: User been here for more than 10 years  | 
 | 
Denmark DanishDelight
I think you mean Gade
2023-10-29 10:47
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1 reply
Gade is god Karrigan is king Buzz is prince Btw im not even danish, and my obsession with danish players is completely on coincidence:)))
2023-10-29 11:00
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#90
Old school: User been here for more than 10 years  | 
 | 
Denmark DanishDelight
So Falcons gonna be G1aive Magisk Boros S1mple Shiro S1mple talking about role switch to rifle would make room for Shiro on the awp
2023-10-28 17:32
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no more the best cs when u are washed up just hang up ur mouse once and for all
2023-10-28 17:46
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Heroic: OR Dupreeh (entry) Krimz (support) gla1ve (igl) Hampus (igl & lurker) Brollan (anchor) Brollan (entry) hampus (anchor & lurker) REZ (rifler) nawwk (awp) Nawwk (awp) Xizt (coach) Xizt (coach)
2023-10-28 17:47
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2 replies
Ouch that sucks.
2023-10-28 18:43
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0 firepower. just another NiP.
2023-10-28 21:51
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Forget it bro, we’re not in 2018 anymore…
2023-10-28 19:07
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#108
 | 
Russia Topper!
Washed
2023-10-28 20:52
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we will see
2023-10-28 21:07
0
lets goooo, excited to see him come back
2023-10-28 21:11
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Falcons gaming to earn best money in his life
2023-10-28 21:32
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complexity gla1ve seems realistic.
2023-10-28 21:50
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washed at best
2023-10-28 23:31
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GL champ
2023-10-29 00:00
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that's C A P... CAP!
2023-10-29 00:35
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Irrelevant washed one roster fraud who will never win anything without zonic, device, dupreeh and xyp9x. It’s actually insulting toward other great IGLs that some people try to call gla0ve “gOaT IGL”.
2023-10-29 02:00
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#127
Faceit level 10  | 
ZywOo | 
United States weaboo
Vita should’ve kicked botpex
2023-10-29 02:09
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Falcons?.
2023-10-29 02:31
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#136
 | 
Malaysia Rich1eG0h
It's either Falcons or Heroic I guess.
2023-10-29 10:20
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#140
 | 
Austria mo_bamba
astralis talent waiting for u
2023-10-29 10:57
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Go Heroic, I would love to see him, dupree and cadian back.
2023-10-29 11:02
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#143
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India skyl4rk
My Boi is back to collect that oil money.
2023-10-29 11:31
0
Just let it go. It's done glaive
2023-10-29 12:11
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glaive should build up something new from tier 2, he doesnt deserve tier 1 yet.
2023-10-29 18:55
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#150
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Luxembourg Maurizi0
Retire grandpa
2023-10-30 02:36
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#151
 | 
Europe yommamas
ITT: delusional people who still think can deliver on a tier 1 level (he couldn't perform for tier 4, let alone tier 4)
2023-10-30 08:16
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#152
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Europe yommamas
Washed + no chin + nothing without zonic + retire already boomer
2023-10-30 08:16
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Love you glaive, but you chose to paycheck steal at the end of your career in CSGO, you finally being ready to play while untested and unknown skill currently isn't worth investing in during the chaos of CS2.
2023-10-30 22:50
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