“Who does Raise think he is? Faker?”: LOUD midlaner Mago steps down following internal conflicts

Brazilian esports organisation LOUD has introduced that its League of Legends midlaner, Jean Carlo ‘Mago’ Dias, will not compete for the crew following what it described as ‘inside conflicts’ with the teaching employees.

In line with the organisation’s statement, translated into English, Mago had knowledgeable administration on Wednesday that he was ‘not desirous about persevering with with the challenge.’ LOUD famous that makes an attempt had been made to reconcile the scenario; nonetheless, the participant reportedly didn’t attend coaching the next day or scheduled classes with the crew psychologist.

Throughout his remaining coaching session, Mago was quoted within the announcement as saying: “Who does Elevate assume he’s? Faker?”

LOUD added that it has already acquired a substitute participant and is concentrated on integrating the brand new signing forward of its subsequent dedication within the Campeonato Brasileiro de League of Legends (CBLOL). CBLOL is Brazil’s top-tier skilled League of Legends competitors operated by Riot Video games.

Shortly after the organisation’s assertion, LOUD’s Head Coach, Oh ‘Elevate’ Ji-hwan, commented on the situation via X (formerly Twitter): “Because the crew head coach of the semifinals, I sincerely apologise to the followers for this absurd scenario that has occurred.

“Nonetheless, each resolution I make is for the crew, not pushed by my feelings or private needs, and I’ve not the slightest disgrace about it.”

Elevate added that the choice had been ‘completely needed,’ whereas additionally acknowledging that it had occurred at ‘an unlucky time.’ The coach later adopted up with a quick submit thanking LOUD and its followers.

The roster change got here amid LOUD’s CBLOL Cup 2026 run. In the course of the common season, the crew completed with a 3–4 document, inserting fourth within the standings behind organisations comparable to LØS, RED Canids and FURIA.

Regardless of the combined regular-season efficiency, LOUD progressed via the playoffs. The crew secured victories in opposition to Keyd Stars and LØS to succeed in the later levels of the bracket, maintaining it in rivalry for the title.

The timing of Mago’s departure positioned extra concentrate on LOUD’s upcoming matches, significantly given the midlane function’s strategic significance inside the present meta. LOUD has but to publicly reveal the identification of the substitute participant.