PlayTime comments on the suspension of its players nd technical loss at EWC 2026

Esports organization PlayTime has issued a statement regarding the suspension of mid laner Gonzalo DarkMago Herrera and coach Juan David Vintage Angulo Nicho from the 2026 Esports World Cup for Dota 2. The official comment was published on the club's social networks. PlayTime stated a zero-tolerance policy for actions that jeopardize competitive integrity, and emphasized that the management was not involved in the alleged match-fixing and was not aware of them. The club has suspended the individuals concerned pending the outcome of the investigation and has apologized to the organizers, opponents and fans for the disruption of the match. If the official investigation confirms that anyone on our roster was involved in illegal activities, we will immediately take strict disciplinary action, including terminating contracts and contacting all regulatory authorities.-- Statement PlayTimeESIC suspended DarkMago and Vintage ahead of the play-off match against Vici Gaming, calling the action preventive. As a result, PlayTime received a technical defeat and ended its performance at EWC 2026. The Dota 2 tournament takes place from July 7 to 19 in Paris, France, with a prize fund of $2 million.