G2 Esports Terminates Coaching Contract
G2 Esports has parted ways with its head coach and retired League of Legends player Luka "Perkz" Perković following divisive comments he made in a lengthy post on social media.
The 2,676-word statement was published on November 4, 2026. Perković described it as his first honest post in a decade, intended to clarify his stance on various topics to address public perception.
In the post, Perković stated he does not endorse the Tate brothers, claimed he does not engage in politics, and expressed that he is not a fan of Donald Trump or Kamala Harris. He identified as a devout Catholic and clarified his stance on the war in Ukraine, while specifically sharing a firm position on abortion.
Regarding his views on abortion, Perković wrote that he considers it murder and stated, "That is one view I will die by and never change."
Addressing Past Associations
Perković also addressed his relationship with former G2 CEO Carlos "ocelote" Rodríguez Santiago. He noted that his past public support for Rodríguez was not an endorsement of the controversies surrounding the former executive, emphasizing that they hold different life views.
He remarked that Rodríguez helped him early in his career, but they have since taken different paths, noting that Rodríguez's ego ultimately impacted his own esports career.
Organization Response
The remarks on abortion became a primary point of contention among fans and players, leading to significant backlash. G2 Esports confirmed the termination of Perković's contract shortly after the post went viral.
The organization issued a formal statement regarding the decision.
G2 stated that while the organization values diversity and respects different personal opinions, some of the statements made by the head coach did not align with the company's values and caused hurt to their fan base.
CEO Alban Dechelotte confirmed the collaboration had ended and noted that the organization would focus on rebuilding its staff and roster for the upcoming season.
Following the termination, Perković shared a Bible verse on social media, which also drew further criticism from users.
