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HLTV names KSCERATO MVP and Magnojez the standout EVP at Thunderpick 2026
HLTV’s post-event awards went to Kaike “KSCERATO” Cerato as MVP, with BETBOOM’s Magnojez earning the strongest EVP nod after a run to the final in Malta.
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FURIA beat BETBOOM 3-2 to win Thunderpick World Championship in Malta
FURIA ended a nearly year-long title drought with a five-map win over BETBOOM, sealing its second Thunderpick World Championship crown.
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Yuurih says FURIA would welcome a Thunderpick final against Falcons
After FURIA beat Aurora to reach the Thunderpick World Championship final, Yuri “yuurih” Santos said defending the title would be especially satisfying if the last match is against Falcons.
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ash says Wicadia has star-player upside after Aurora reach Thunderpick playoffs
Aurora coach Ashley “ash” Battye praised Ali “Wicadia” Haydar Yalçın after a 2-0 win over 9z and said the Turkish rifler has room to grow well beyond a top-20 finish.
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Krimbo says NiP can learn from Malta exit and packed schedule before Stockholm return
Ninjas in Pyjamas were eliminated from the Thunderpick World Championship after losses to Falcons and Aurora, and Krimbo said the team can still draw useful lessons from the Malta trip.
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9z upset Aurora in Malta as BIT says consistency is the next target in Counter-Strike 2
The Brazilian coach said 9z had begun to doubt itself after a rough run, then used a tactical switch to beat Aurora at the Thunderpick World Championship.