LOUD erde dedicates Champions 2026 victory to his mother
LOUD captain Roberto "erde" Lobos dedicated his VALORANT Champions 2026 victory to his mother. During the post-match interview, he revealed that she passed away shortly before the team's match against EDward Gaming.
The post-match interview following the grand final was marked by deep emotion. When asked who he wanted to dedicate the win to, erde spoke about losing his mother during the tournament. He noted that he had hoped her battle with her illness was improving, but ultimately, he played solely to honor her memory.
Personal reflections and player highlights
Beyond erde's tribute, the LOUD roster shared various reflections on their journey:
- Lucca "lukxo" Travaioli named himself the best Chamber player in the world, admitting that while it wasn't his best performance, he holds that title.
- Sebastián "Darker" Castro Cicuamia described playing on the Champions stage as a dream come true. He also revealed that his dog passed away a week before the tournament, and he had promised to bring the trophy home for his pet.
- Enzo "tkzin" Zimiani reflected on the team's rapid ascent, noting that they have only been together for about two months but have already secured the biggest title in VALORANT.
- David "DaviH" Cruz stated that the feeling of winning was indescribable, adding that everyone in the world deserves to experience such a moment.
LOUD secured the championship by defeating Team Vitality 3:1 in the grand final. This followed their 2:1 victory over the same opponent in the upper bracket final.
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