FalleN urged Brazilian fans to respect the teams at IEM Rio Major 2022

FalleN, captain and sniper of Imperial Esports , urged Brazilian fans to respect the teams at IEM Rio Major 2022. In a conversation with the popular streamer and commentator of the championship Gaules, the legend of the Brazilian scene complained about the disrespectful behavior of the local public towards visiting teams.

I would like to thank everyone for arranging this holiday. We show the world how much Brazil loves CS. I myself have loved CS since childhood, I have been playing since I was 13 years old. And I know that there are a lot of people in Brazil who are in love with this game. And this moment is a holiday for the whole country, a chance to show the whole world how much we love this game.

I'd like to take the opportunity to chat with you. There are things that show us not in the best light. There were guys who spat at the players. We have to focus on one thing: cheer, make noise, boo during the game. But when it ends, we must support the people who came to Brazil. Show that they are safe here. That we love them and appreciate their work. One should not outweigh the other.

We have to show our best so that we have as many tournaments as possible. To make people want to come back. That's what it means to be Brazilian: to give your best and respect each other.

It should be noted that IEM Rio Major 2022 stands out against the background of all other tournaments due to the zealous behavior of the fans. During the event, fans not only insult the players and help the teams they like with tips, but also show outright signs of aggression. For example, s1mple complained about spitting at one of the NAVI players while leaving for the under-tribune room as part of the quarterfinal match against FURIA.

It should be noted that this is not the first time in history when a player of the team whose country is hosting a major appeals to local fans with a request to treat their opponents with respect. A similar precedent refers us to the figure of TaZ, who at ESL One: Katowice 2015 urged the public not to be negative towards the victorious Swedes from fnatic.

IEM Rio Major 2022 takes place from October 31 to November 13 in Brazil at the Jeunesse Arena and at the Riocentro convention center. As part of the championship, 24 teams from the CIS, Europe, North and South America, and Asia are fighting for a total prize pool of $1,250,000, ranking points in the BLAST Premier table, as well as tickets to BLAST Premier: World Final 2022 and IEM Katowice 2023 for the winner.