The third stage of the LCK group matches has reached its third day, with GEN sweeping HLE and advancing to the playoffs, securing a spot in the World Championship. They are about to face T1, two "old rivals" who have both been performing well recently. However, GEN, having won two consecutive international championships, seems to have no opponents left. If all goes as expected, GEN will achieve a 28-game winning streak, continuously breaking T1's previous record of 26 consecutive wins.

Before the match began, Old Li accepted a media interview, where Faker reiterated his image as a book lover on his days off. When asked who the four strongest League of Legends players are besides himself, Old Li decisively chose his teammates. The funniest part was when a reporter asked Old Li who the most famous contact in his phone is; Faker straightforwardly replied: "It should be Doron."

T1 and Zeus have officially reconciled.

A few days ago, during a discussion session, T1 elaborated on the issues surrounding Zeus's transfer period. Team executives also apologized on-site and online for the rumors regarding Zeus's illegal transfer. Zeus's agency recently responded to T1's apology, indicating that the player representatives had already discussed matters with T1, and Zeus accepted T1's apology, leading to a reconciliation. It seems likely he will return next year.

T1 indeed acted unethically regarding the transfer issue. They were the ones who initially reported a low price, humiliating the player, and failed to follow up on negotiations, which led Zeus to sign with HLE. As a result, Zhao Mashu turned the tables, labeling Zeus as an ingrate, causing confused fans to attack Zeus and even harass his family. A peaceful separation would have been better; creating unnecessary drama only led to an unhappy ending, and an apology was long overdue.

Ale revealed: Jiejie has left the team.

After IG signed the new jungler Wei, rumors surfaced that Jiejie was unhappy with the management's actions and wanted to leave the team. However, on the day the third stage began, IG released a roster that included Jiejie's name. After this rumor was debunked, the unemployed top laner Ale, during a live stream with Icon, revealed that Jiejie had already left the team and was currently resting at home, implying he was in a situation where he had a job but wasn't working.

Previously, Ning mentioned during a live stream that the starting lineup for IG in the third stage would consistently include Wei. Doinb also revealed during his stream that Jiejie had indeed left IG. Although Jiejie's name is still on the roster and the official player list shows he is still with IG, this situation likely means that his contract is still with IG, but Jiejie himself no longer wants to compete. Remaining on the team roster might be an attempt to maintain dignity for both the player and the team.

The venue for the S15 World Championship has been confirmed.

With over two months until the World Championship, Riot Games recently announced the start date and hosting cities. The play-in and Swiss stages will take place in the capital, Beijing, while the knockout stage will be held in Shanghai, culminating in the grand finals in Chengdu. The play-in stage starts on October 14, where the fourth seeds from LCK and LPL will compete for a spot in the main event, with the Swiss stage kicking off on the 15th and continuing until the 25th.

The knockout stage will run from the 28th to November 2, with the grand finals scheduled for November 9. This year's schedule is tighter than previous years, as the quarterfinals will be followed by back-to-back semifinals the very next day, leaving no rest time. For older players like Old Li, this could have some impact, but it will surely be comfortable for the audience, with only a two-day break before the finals.

Conclusion:

If Jiejie has indeed left the team, Wei will definitely finish the third stage with IG this year. If there’s a chance to compete in the World Championship, Jiejie might return to join IG, but this possibility is quite low now. Wei has brought significant changes to IG, and several players have been improving their performance; it seems like Uncle Si is out of the picture.

So, what do you think? Does Jiejie still have a chance?

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