Sofia Guimarães
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Also known as Shuri, Sofia is an esports journalist from Porto who’s all about exploring new worlds. A graduate of the Universities of Porto and Coimbra, she first discovered her passion for gaming watching her brother play and quickly made it her own. A support main in League of Legends and a sentinel player in VALORANT, she also loves Genshin Impact, Overwatch 2, and story-driven games like Until Dawn. When she’s not gaming, she’s usually reading fantasy books, watching horror movies, playing tennis, or spending time with her two senior cats.
SR alexis to host charity stream in memory of Cloud9 OXY’s mother
SR alexis is holding a charity stream on Jan. 25 to honor Cloud9 OXY’s mother, helping to cover funeral costs.
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Gentle Mates unveils 2026 Game Changers roster
Gentle Mates has officially unveiled its 2026 Game Changers lineup, which will compete in VCT 2026: Game Changers EMEA.
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“I’m will not be afraid to play this game and make an impact,” 100T Timotino on Tier 1 debut
With a win over LOUD under his belt, 100T Timotino is ready to dominate the VCT Americas mid-bracket on the road to Masters Santiago.
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BBL lovers rock: “Crashies said we lacked experience, but today it didn’t save them”
Confident as an underdog, BBL lovers rock defeated Fnatic, proving that Turkish talent is here to stay in VCT EMEA.
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M8 Minny: “The love and support of Gentle Mates fans made me want to stay”
Relegated with M8, Minny earned a second shot through VCT EMEA. Two victories now stand between him and a spot at Masters Santiago.
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GX westside: “We’ve proven we can dominate the lower bracket. If we end up there, everyone should be scared”
After a tough loss on Bind against Gentle Mates, GX westside remains confident that the team can put together a strong run.
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NAVI Ruxic: “I play this game every day, 10 hours a day. If you don’t take risks, you can’t win”
For NAVI Ruxic, the team has the potential to go further in their Upper Bracket run and secure a spot on the international stage.
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“Without our monster, we needed a demon”: Demon1 joins Cloud9
After being without a team since September 2025, Demon1 has joined Cloud9 as a substitute for Oxy for the VCT Americas 2026 Kickoff stage.
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TH Wo0t on staying competitive in Tier 1: “Many players get washed out, I can’t let that be me”
After their loss to NAVI, TH Wo0t reflected on struggles with pistol rounds, Tier 1 challenges, Turkish talent, and Team Heretics’ pink era.
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VIT Jamppi on the “bald buff”: Keeping the win streak (and the hair) intact
In an exclusive interview, VIT Jamppi opened up about reuniting with Derke, his thoughts on Breeze’s rework, and the bald buff.
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