Armand "Armand" Luque is a League of Legends esports personality, currently wiki lead for Leaguepedia, regional manager for LOLPros.GG, and journalist for Sheep Esports.
Team History
| Team | Start | End | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Jan 20152015-01-11 | Jun 20162016-06-05[1] | 1yr 4mo ejel | ||
| | Jun 20162016-06-05[1] | Nov 20172017-11-19[2] | 1yr 5mo ejel | ||
| | Nov 20172017-11-19[2] | Present | 8yr 1mo ej | ||
| | Jul 20192019-07-30[3] | Present | 6yr 5mo ej | ||
| | Feb 20202020-02-03 | Feb 20202020-02-24[4] | 21d ejel | ||
| | Feb 20202020-02-24[4] | Dec 20222022-12-20[5] | 2yr 9mo ejel | ||
| | Dec 20222022-12-20[5] | Nov 20232023-11-12[6] | 10mo 23d ejel | ||
| | Nov 20232023-11-08[6] | Present | 2yr 2mo ej |
| Team | Start | End | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Jan 20152015-01-11 | Jun 20162016-06-05[1] | 1yr 4mo ejel | ||
| | Jun 20162016-06-05[1] | Nov 20172017-11-19[2] | 1yr 5mo ejel | ||
| | Nov 20172017-11-19[2] | Present | 8yr 1mo ej | ||
| | Jul 20192019-07-30[3] | Present | 6yr 5mo ej | ||
| | Feb 20202020-02-03 | Feb 20202020-02-24[4] | 21d ejel | ||
| | Feb 20202020-02-24[4] | Dec 20202020-12-30 | 10mo 6d ejel | ||
| | Dec 20202020-12-30 | Dec 20212021-12-29 | 1yr 30d ejel | ||
| | Dec 20212021-12-29 | Dec 20222022-12-20[5] | 1yr 22d ejel | ||
| | Dec 20222022-12-20[5] | Jan 20232023-01-31 | 1mo 11d ejel | ||
| | Jan 20232023-01-31 | Nov 20232023-11-12[6] | 9mo 12d ejel | ||
| | Nov 20232023-11-08[6] | Present | 2yr 2mo ej |
News
- 2015
- 2016
- 2017
- 2019
- 2020
- 2021
- 2022
- 2023
| | June 5, |
| | November 19, |
| | July 30, Armand (Regional Manager) and Thrust216 (Regional Manager) join.[3] |
| | February 3, Armand (Referee) joins. | |
| | February 24, | |
| | December 30, Armand (Referee to Tournament Operations) changes position. |
| | November 18, Armand changes residency from Europe to EMEA. | |
| | December 20, |
Biography
Joining the esports scene in 2015, Armand began their career in esports as a volunteer on various community websites. Over the years, they diversified their craft and dabbled in different professions. Today, Armand is most known for their time working on the Benelux Leagues and for working as a journalist for Sheep Esports. Throughout their career, the French personality also notably worked on sites such as Leaguepedia and LOLPros, providing passionate and precious coverage to the global League of Legends esports scene. Though largely inexperienced, Armand also dabbled into casting of small local tournaments and previously worked as a media operator, thanks to their film studies. Under Sheep Esports, Armand now works both as a journalist and interviewer for the site, for which they have sat down with several prominent figures of the LCS, LEC, and LFL.
Trivia
- Studied Cinema and Film prior to working in esports.
- Started playing League of Legends in Season 2.
- Worked on French micro-communities prior to entering esports.
- Began working in esports as a volunteer at the age of 16 years old.
Notable Event Participations
- 2025
- 2024
- 2023
- 2022
- 2021
- 2020
- 2019
- Worlds 2025, MSI 2025, & First Stand 2025 - Journalist & Interviewer
- Attendance at the Worlds 2025 Swiss Stage in Beijing and at all stages of the Mid-Season Invitational in Vancouver.
- LEC 2025 Winter, Spring, & Summer - Journalist & Interviewer
- Attendance at the LEC Season Finals in Madrid and the Roadtrip in Évry.
- LTA 2025 Split 1 - Journalist & Interviewer
- Echoes of the Rift 2025, Equal Esports Cup 2025, & LoL Game Changers 2025 Rising - Journalist & Interviewer
- Attendance at ESpot for the Echoes of the Rift in Paris.
- LFL 2025 Spring - Journalist & Interviewer
- Attendance at the LFL Days 2025 in Évry.
- Worlds 2024 & MSI 2024 - Journalist & Interviewer
- Attendance during all stages of the World Championship (Berlin, Paris, & London).
- LEC 2024 Winter, Spring, & Summer - Journalist & Interviewer
- LCS 2024 Spring & Summer - Journalist & Interviewer
- LFL 2024 Spring - Journalist & Interviewer
- Attendance at the LFL Days 2024 in Nice.
- Coupe des Étoiles 2024 & Coupe de France 2024 - Journalist & Interviewer
- Attendance at the Paris Games Week.
- 2024 Red Bull League of Its Own - Journalist & Interviewer
- Attendance at the Paris Accor Arena.
- ESLOL 2023 Season - Head of Competitive Operations
- Attendance at the ESLOL 2023 Summer Finals in Olen.
- ESLOL 2023 2nd Division - Project Lead & Head of Comp. Ops.
- ESLOL 2023 Amateur Circuit - Founder & Project Lead
- ESLOL 2022 Season - Competitive Operations (Spring, Summer, Pro-Am)
- Attendance at the ESLOL 2022 Pro-Am Finals in Brussels.
- Tour Masters 2022 - Project Manager & Competitive Operations
- Belgian Tour 2022 - Project Manager & Competitive Operations
- Dutch Tour 2022 - Project Manager & Competitive Operations
- Luxembourg Tour 2022 - Project Manager & Advisor
- Benelux Charity Showdown 2021 - Co-Founder & Competitive Operations
- Belgian League 2021 Season - Tournament Operator (Spring, Summer, Country Finals)
- Attendance at the BLDL 2021 Country Finals in Brussels & Purmerend.
- Dutch League 2021 Season - Tournament Operator (Spring, Summer, Country Finals)
- OTBLX 2021 Season - Tournament Operator (Spring, Summer)
- Benelux Charity Showdown 2020 - Co-Founder & Competitive Operations
- Belgian League 2020 Season - Referee (Spring, Summer, Country Finals)
- Dutch League 2020 Season - Referee (Spring, Summer, Country Finals)
- GameForce Masters 2019 Grand Finals - Media Operator (Brussels)
- EU Masters 2019 Summer Finals - Leaguepedia Ambassador & Press (Katowice)
Media
- The following is a non-exhaustive list of articles published.
- H1 2024
- H2 2024
- H1 2025
- H2 2025
- January 8, BDS Ice: "My first goal is to win the LEC, but the most important will be to qualify for Worlds." with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- January 11, OverActive Media, KOI, and Movistar Riders: An analysis of this off-season's most pivotal move by Armand Luque, Alejandro Gomis, Dymey, and Marian Stoica on Sheep Esports
- January 12, GX Jackies: "I made a big skip in my career [...] My first aim is to make the Season Finals, I'm not gonna overreach my goals." with Armand Luque on YouTube
- January 16, FNC Razork: "We still need to learn and improve a lot, but I love my team and I think this is just the beginning." with Armand Luque on YouTube
- January 23, TL CoreJJ: "As long as Team Liquid wants me, I'm always happy to play for them." with Armand Luque on YouTube
- January 26, G2 Mikyx: "I don't mind if we win or lose in Europe, as long we perform on the internationally." with Armand Luque on YouTube
- January 26, FLY Jensen: "As long as I still have it in me to play and be the best, I won't stop." with Armand Luque on YouTube
- February 2, MDK Myrwn: "We are really confident in our playoffs match [...] I think we can for sure beat Fnatic" with Armand Luque on YouTube
- February 6, The Unravelling of Evil Geniuses: How FlyQuest almost entered the VCT Americas. by Alejandro Gomis and Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- February 9, G2 Dylan Falco: "Winning in Europe is not good enough." with Armand Luque on YouTube
- February 19, G2 Yike: Post-Match Interview after LEC 2024 Winter Finals! with Armand Luque on YouTube
- February 20, VIT Selfmade: "This is kind of a fresh start for me. I don't even feel like I'm a veteran anymore." with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- February 23, TDS Febiven: "This feels like my last chance, I will make it count." with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- February 26, BKR Czekolad: "We've learned from our mistakes [...] Our chances are really good." with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- February 28, Behind the Return of GENK: Interview with Esports Coordinator ADUMON with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- March 5, ANO Furuy: "I want us to become the best team the GLL has ever sent to the EMEA Masters." with Armand Luque on YouTube
- March 6, BDSA Keduii: "Joining the LFL was a huge step in my career [...] We can win it all." with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- March 13, BDS nuc: "Our goal is to challenge G2 Esports in Best-of-Fives." with Armand Luque on YouTube
- March 14, VIT Hylissang: "I want to say we're stronger, but I don't know [...] our games are a bit random." with Armand Luque on YouTube
- March 15, FNC Humanoid: "I haven't talked to a single person who likes [pre-recorded drafts]." with Armand Luque on YouTube
- March 19, G2 BrokenBlade: "I'm happy to see other top laners step up, it gives me motivation to stay on top of my game." with Armand Luque on YouTube
- March 21, MDK Supa: "I'm by far the best [ADC in the LEC]. I think I'm better at laning, team-fights, macro, micro..." with Armand Luque on YouTube
- March 22, TH Peter Dun: "I've stepped back from drafting [...] I'm really happy with Kirei." with Armand Luque on YouTube
- March 27, TH Wunder: "Our goal is to reach MSI." with Armand Luque on YouTube
- April 4, G2 Caps: "We don't want to repeat last year's spring failure." with Armand Luque on YouTube
- April 11, Hans Sama Talks G2 Lane-Swaps, Draven, and Rates Solo Leveling with Armand Luque on YouTube
- April 13, VIT Carzzy: Macro Play; Mental Health; Anime Mouse Pad and more with Armand Luque on YouTube
- April 14, FNC Noah: "Every day, I'm pushing toward my goals and future." with Armand Luque on YouTube
- May 2, Bwipo Wants to Revolutionize North America with FlyQuest with Armand Luque on YouTube
- May 6, TES 369: "Western teams are way more powerful than last year." with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- May 7, FNC Humanoid: "Every international event is special to me; it's the most fun I have playing this game." with Armand Luque on YouTube
- May 7, Gen.G Peyz: "I do believe that we're capable of winning MSI." with Armand Luque on YouTube
- May 9, G2 Mikyx: "I still haven't lost to Faker in a best of five." with Armand Luque on YouTube
- May 9, T1 Zeus discussing G2: "Being good in the LEC versus playing well internationally is quite different" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- May 15, G2 Dylan Falco: "We are capable of taking BO5s against anyone" with Armand Luque on YouTube
- May 18, BLG Elk: "The trophy is not leaving Chengdu. We will lift it and be champions" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- May 20, Yike after G2 vs T1: "We want EU teams to regain hope [...] Our region has to get stronger." with Armand Luque on YouTube
- June 12, G2 Romain: "I will dedicate my entire life to our players" with Armand Luque on YouTube
- June 13, DIG Spica: "APA has been talking a lot of shit in solo queue, and I want to put him in his place" with Armand Luque on YouTube
- June 14, 100T Sniper on his twin brother: "I think that by summer 2025, Crimson will be ready for the LCS" with Armand Luque on YouTube
- June 27, SK Nisqy: "I knew we would be good, but I didn't expect us to perform this well" with Armand Luque on YouTube
- July 10, RGE Larssen: "I will do anything to get back to the top. It's really boring to be at the bottom" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- July 11, LEC records 20.7% annual average viewership growth, ending 3-year decline by Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- July 18, SK Irrelevant: "Oscarinin is a strong player, but whenever we play, I have no idea what he's doing" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- July 20, G2 Yike: "I'm most excited to play against Canyon [...] if I maintain this level, I can definitely compete with him." with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- July 30, EXCLUSIVE: Riot EMEA Director of Esports addresses Fearless Draft, LEC Guest Spots, and EMEA Masters Changes with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- August 13, G2 BrokenBlade: "We will need to change the way we play" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- August 16, GameWard Astrals makes its debut in the women's scene by joining the Coupe des Étoiles by Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- August 20, G2 Caps: "If we reach Munich, we'll take on anyone, but we're taking it one week at a time" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- August 23, NNO Miella: "My goal is to one day reach the LEC [...] I wouldn’t compete without such ambition" — EEC Finals, NOVO Incident, NNO, and more... with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- August 26, MDK Elyoya: "I don't see us losing in Munich against either G2 or Fnatic. We can learn a lot from our two last series. I think we're better than both teams. We just play better League of Legends" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- August 27, FNC Razork: "Elyoya was taunting me, saying, 'I can't believe my bald top laner was the only one with the balls to pick Nidalee'" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- August 29, TL Spawn: "The top two teams in Europe are still good, but I think NA has leveled up more than Europe" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- August 31, G2 Mikyx: "MDK has a very specific playstyle. Now that we've learned it, they won't stand a chance [...] We'll get over it quickly, 3-0" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- September 1, FNC Oscarinin: "Last year, it was tough to sit back and watch my team play finals without me. It means a lot to me to be here in Munich" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- September 1, G2 Hans Sama: "In Europe, we are the team that defines how the game is played" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- September 3, LEC Season Finals - G2 Dylan Falco & Rodrigo: "We always knew we were better" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- September 4, FNC Noah: "I’ve received a lot of hate, but the support from fans really helped me and kept me going. I was almost ready to retire after the summer finals." with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- September 5, EMEA Head of Esports - Alberto Guerrero: "Karmine Corp joining the LEC has been one of the best things that has happened this year" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- September 6, MDK Fresskowy: "I’m confident we’ll reach the main stage. It’ll be a chance to face better players and learn from Asian teams" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- September 18, An ERL Identity Crisis: The EMEA Masters' Decline and Uncertain Future by Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- September 27, 100T Sniper: "We just have to get better [...] We can't be losing in Play-Ins—that'd be pretty disgusting. We just have to lock in" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- September 28, MDK Myrwn: "I used to learn from Bwipo. Facing him and players like Bin, Doran, and Zika is going to be really fun. I want to make the most of it" by Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- September 29, GAM EasyLove: "After losing to Fnatic, I lost sleep for about a month. I want revenge. I hope we will meet again, and that I can be the one to see you off, it will be a beautiful day" by Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- September 30, SHG Evi: "When I arrived, LEC staff hugged me and said 'Welcome back Evi!', I was touched they remembered me. I’m just disappointed that I couldn’t pick up some wins for them and our fans on the LEC stage again." with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- September 30, BLG Bin: "MAD Lions KOI, I know you'll prepare some strange picks, but save them, because we’re going to beat you, and you’ll need those when you're 0-1. We definitely won’t give you any chance" with Armand Luque on YouTube
- October 1, HLE Viper: "Gen.G may be hungry for revenge, but I will be waiting for them whenever they come" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- October 1, G2 BrokenBlade: "This is a roster that has been together for almost two years now [...] if this isn't our best chance, then what is?" with Armand Luque on YouTube
- October 2, FLY Bwipo: "I still have more I want to achieve. I want to help put NA on the international map and establish the LCS as more than just a one-team region. I aim to bring passion to the league, and while I think I've done that in some ways." with Armand Luque on YouTube
- October 3, MDK Alvaro: "I want to make my mom and brother proud. They watch every game I play [...] I dedicated our win to her because she wasn't doing well; she had to undergo surgery and was watching me from there. She's really proud of me" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- October 4, T1 Oner: "I didn’t expect this roster to stay together for so long, so I don’t feel pressured. Even if we break apart next year, my main focus is on winning Worlds, and I want to put in as much effort as possible until the end" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- October 5, LNG GALA: "No one can replace Scout or any of my teammates. Us five have been together for a long time, our teamwork is unmatched" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- October 5, G2 Mikyx after facing HLE: "In a few days, we'll be much better. We're not at our peak yet [...] It gives us hope that we can actually beat any team" with Armand Luque on YouTube
- October 6, FNC Razork: "We've had some confidence issues, but I've been pushing us to be more proactive [...] I take a lot of responsibility" with Armand Luque on YouTube
- October 7, FLY Inspired: "I want to become the GOAT of NA. Returning to EU has always been in the back of my mind, but I'm not sure if it'll ever happen" with Armand Luque on YouTube
- October 8, GAM CEO - TK Nguyen: "Last year at Worlds, we knocked out TL and this year, we repeated history by knocking out the third seed from the LEC [...] We embrace being the underdogs. Underestimate us, and you might be surprised" with Armand Luque on YouTube
- October 8, G2 Yike: "It’s nice to finally beat an Asian team. I think we’re better than most of them and I believe we can be the best team in the world" with Armand Luque on YouTube
- October 9, BLG Wei: "We shouldn’t be at 1-2. We've struggled with our meta read, but I'm confident we can go further" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- October 12, FLY Massu: "My confidence has definitely grown this season [...] but it’s hard for me to say I’m playing well because I have high standards for myself" with Armand Luque on YouTube
- October 14, GAM Levi: "I'm the role model my teammates look up to. If I'm not trying my best, then how can they? [...] Vietnam will participate in the LCP next year and will improve from that. We will not be any less than the LEC and LCS" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- October 14, G2 Mikyx: "2024 was quite a failure. Winning in EU isn’t much to be proud of [...] I’d be surprised if things stay the same after failing twice in a row" with Armand Luque on YouTube
- October 15, FLY Inspired: "I saw that Reddit thread saying 1 monkey team would make it to quarters due to the draw. We’re the chosen monkeys!" with Armand Luque on YouTube
- October 16, DK ShowMaker: "The fault is on us veterans. It's hard to perform at your first Worlds, Lucid and Moham did well" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- October 17, WBG Light: "Many thought we'd get smashed and doubted us. To whoever we face next, don’t sleep on WBG" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- October 19, T1 Oner: "We’ve lost to Gen.G recently, many expect us to lose again. However, we will play our hearts out to beat them this time" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- October 19, HLE Delight: "Us pros always have to improve, else we are doomed to fade away. I will keep grinding to survive and prove myself once more" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- October 21, GEN Kiin: "Looking at 2024, the gap hasn't closed. However, if Western teams play like FLY did against us, the gap could close next year" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- October 23, The Elite Series ceases activities as operators decide not to renew license by Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- October 26, BLG Elk: "Bin wanted to throw his jersey into the crowd last match but held off to ask for feedback first. We were all excited to see the crowd’s reaction today" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- October 28, T1 kkOma: "Faker is an amazing player, and I don't want to credit his success to myself. He would have been great in any given circumstances, even without me [...] I really wanted to work with Faker again; he was a big motivation for me to rejoin T1" with Armand Luque on YouTube
- November 6, G2H Caltys: "We're hoping for Riot to bring Game Changers to LoL. Some teams are relying on it because the tournaments now aren't consistent enough to invest a lot of money. It's why we're forced to scramble into other competitions" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- November 7, Riot Games Unveils Independent Arbitration Court in New EMEA Dispute Resolution Program for LoL and VALORANT Esports by Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- November 20, Riot Games Unveils ERL Reforms: New Formats, 2nd Division, Less Imports, Co-Streams, Budget Cuts... by Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- December 16, SLY Sakor: "Le but est de rendre les fans heureux avec nos moyens [...] Ça fait 7 ans qu’on existe, mais c’est difficile dans un milieu non rentable" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- December 17, From Esports Winter to Summer: Jeff Chau reveals Razer's Vision and talks Sponsorship Strategies with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- December 18, KC Yike: "I never liked the narrative of me being carried in G2. I have the chance to prove them wrong [...] We'll be the best team in the LEC" with Armand Luque on YouTube
- December 20, VKS Trymbi: "After Heretics, I didn’t want to join another project where I was an afterthought. I wanted to join a team that believed in me" with Armand on Sheep Esports
- January 2, LR Thebausffs: "We didn’t start Los Ratones just to have fun; we made it to win everything" with Armand Luque on YouTube
- January 13, KC Targamas: "I’ve grown a lot in terms of how I see social media and myself [...] We want to be as good as possible, as early as we can" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- January 16, G2 SkewMond: "When I got G2's offer, it felt like a dream, I didn’t hesitate [...] I want to win everything in the LEC" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- January 22, G2 Dylan Falco: "We don’t feel like we’re struggling at all; things are going well behind the scenes [...] We’re here to win the split" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- January 23, DIG Srtty: "If anybody can beat Eastern toplaners, it's probably going to be me" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- January 24, FNC Mikyx: "I’m looking forward to facing G2, but it would be lame if they start losing to everyone. I only want them to lose to me" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- January 24, FLY Inspired: "I think Fearless Draft favors worse teams [...] Our first scrims weren't fun. Whoever won early just ran over the game" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- January 28, RGE Adam: "These mistakes have no place in the LEC. We represent the highest level in Europe, so we should at least have the decency to play as well as we can" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- January 29, Sources: Riot set to launch first-ever LoL Game Changers initiative in EMEA by Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- January 30, KC Vladi: "If we play our game, we can easily beat Fnatic [...] If we keep this mentality and play like in scrims, it'll be an easy 3-0 next week" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- January 31, 100T Sniper: "Besides Bwipo, it feels like everyone is sleeping. We need to stir up some beef and show our personalities if we want to engage fans" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- February 12, NORD Santorin: "There were times I doubted I'd be able to play [...] I usually pushed past headaches, but that time, I pushed too far" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- February 13, NORD Santorin: "We should be a stronger team than Los Ratones but at the end of the day, it’s really about who shows up" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- February 14, MKOI Alvaro: "Some players care about looking good on camera, but Supa and I just focus on winning" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- February 18, FNC Oscarinin: "We didn't play to our usual level against G2 [...] We're still going to make it to finals, and I truly believe we'll win the LEC" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- February 19, MKOI Melzhet: "We played really poorly against KC—bad tempo, late plays, poor vision, and just too many mistakes. We need to step up" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- February 20, G2 Caps: "I hope for a five-game series against KC [...] Winning 3-0 might put us at a disadvantage compared to lower bracket teams" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- February 21, KC Targamas: "We've scrimmed against G2 a lot, it always went well. We know how to beat them, we know their strengths and weaknesses" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- February 26, G2 BrokenBlade: "Many players lack the confidence to pick unconventionally. You need that confidence, especially in Fearless Draft" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- February 26, TL APA: "I've never missed an international in my career [...] We were getting our shit kicked in, but things clicked after our scrims versus 100T" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- February 27, KC Yike: "We were humbled by G2, they were simply better. Now, we have to step up [...] We’ll still be the best team in Europe, we'll prove it next week" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- March 2, KC Reha: "That was our season's goal: to be a team capable of winning the title, and I really believe we are. Now it’s up to us to make it happen" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- March 3, MKOI Jojopyun: "My expectations for myself were much higher. There are no excuses for me, and there won't be any in Spring" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- March 4, G2 Hans Sama: "I’m very disappointed, I don’t know exactly what happened [...] I still have work to do to reach a level that meets my expectations" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- March 7, Sources: GameWard Astrals disband after new sponsor pulls out following transphobic backlash by Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- March 8, TL UmTi: "KC were eager to scrim with us at Worlds—they're grinders and deserved to win the LEC. They're strong, but we won’t lose" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- March 9, TES Creme: "Other teams better be ready for us [...] It'll be fun playing against rookies like Vladi and HongQ—I hope I can teach them a thing or two" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- March 12, LR Nemesis: "Los Ratones was the perfect project, the one I’d been waiting for all these years [...] If LR makes the LEC in 2026 and everyone wants to move up, I’d 100% join" with Armand Luque on YouTube
- March 13, CFO HongQ: "I hope I have a chance to be even better than Maple [...] I feel a little bit nervous at times, but I think I adapted well so far" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- April 2, SK Keduii: "After 2024, I didn't know what to do differently to get a chance in the LEC. I was at a loss for words. I feel I've showed so much in ERLs" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- April 3, FNC GrabbZ: "I'd rather lose now, get memed, and use it to wake-up. That was disgusting from us [...] We can't talk about winning EU and play like this" with Armand Luque on YouTube
- April 4, VIT Mac: "I don't see benching Hyli as a failure. Our playstyle is still the same [...] None of us felt we were improving, something had to change" with Armand Luque on YouTube
- April 4, RGE Larssen: "I don’t mind the hate; people have the right to criticize me for the past year. It gives me motivation, I want to prove the haters wrong" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- April 9, G2 Caps: "It felt very strange to see KC lift the trophy. Part of me was happy for Yike and Targamas, but I wanted to be the one doing so" with Armand Luque on YouTube
- April 10, KC Vladi: "Honestly, I don't care that we lost to Fnatic, I care about improving on our mistakes. This loss is meaningless in the bigger picture" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- April 11, TH Flakked: "Our performance this week was unacceptable. We definitely didn’t show the kind of attitude professional players should have" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- April 11, MKOI Alvaro: "Losing to G2 and KC showed we weren't doing enough. We're putting in even more effort now, but we need to keep the bar high" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- April 14, KCB Yukino: "I've never been treated this well in my whole career. I'm blessed to be in Karmine Corp [...] I didn't think twice taking their offer" with Armand Luque on YouTube
- April 15, G2 Romain: "Imagine Worlds 2025 with Caps unsigned. We had to avoid what we experienced last year" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- May 8, FNC Upset: "I want fans to believe in us, I’ll do everything to restore that faith [...] It could always be worse, right? You could be a Rogue fan" with Armand Luque on YouTube
- May 9, G2 Hans Sama: "I’m always hyped to play against KC. We have a plan, we just need to execute it [...] I want to beat them in botlane" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- May 13, VIT Carzzy: "We are trying not to micromanage Nisqy, because that'd make him improve slower. We tell him some shit and he runs it down" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- May 20, Riot Artem: "The initiative has to come from the teams [...] I'd be surprised if they aren't already thinking of organizing their own roadtrips" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- May 22, G2 BrokenBlade: "You can cry about losses if you want, but the best thing is to learn from them [...] I'm even more motivated to beat Fnatic now" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- May 23, KC Yike: "We’re a step above the others. The other top teams can beat one another, but not us. Whoever we face in BO5s, it'll be free for us" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- May 27, MKOI Melzhet: "Before facing KC, we had a terrible week. We had around a 20% win rate in scrims. It was that crazy. We were losing everything" with Armand Luque on YouTube
- May 28, G2 SkewMond: "I don’t want to go through another 0–3 finals. We'll need to be humble and treat our opponents like the best in the world" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- May 29, ZER Viki: "After Vitality, I wanted to quit everything [...] It would have been a shame to give up when I still have so much to pass on and offer" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- June 5, FNC Oscarinin: "We really need to rethink our approach to scrims [...] We didn’t put enough work into them—we weren’t hungry enough" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- June 6, KC Apples: "Movistar KOI will cry" with Armand Luque on YouTube
- June 9, MKOI Myrwn: "KC talk a lot, but they didn't play as well as they talk. They are our children this split. Beating them twice in a row isn't just luck" with Armand Luque on YouTube
- June 11, G2 Labrov: "On G2, you're expected to win—if you don't lift the trophy, it's seen as a failure. This should be the mindset for every team" with Armand Luque on YouTube
- June 19, Riot Games launches Game Changers in EMEA, the First-Ever Official Women’s Competition by Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- June 27, G2 Dylan Falco: "On our best days, we are much stronger than what people rate us [...] One bad result in finals won't change how I see us" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- June 28, FURIA Tatu: "I’m glad we could show people that we can also play against good teams, and we’re not just dogs from Brazil" by Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- June 28, G2 Hans Sama: "The next step is actually to just flip it. We need to be confident. We can and should be more cocky and just send it" by Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- June 29, BLG Beichuan: "I don't care about pressure or stress. I just focus on myself [...] Our ultimate goal will always to become champions" by Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- June 29, G2 SkewMond: "Going through Play-Ins was the best thing that could happen to us. If we lose to GAM, it will mean we didn't deserve to advance" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- June 29, FLY Massu: "At our ceiling—which we haven't reached yet—we are for sure the best Western team" by Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- June 30, LoL: Road to Game Changers — Introducing the 2025 Equal Esports Cup Group A by Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- June 30, MKOI Supa: "I’m thinking about how we can become the best team in the world. No one believes we’ll win—that’s what makes it more likely we will" by Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- July 1, LoL: Road to Game Changers — Introducing the 2025 Equal Esports Cup Group B by Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- July 1, CFO HongQ: "It’s normal for fans to have high expectations for us [...] It will be a lot of fun to lane against Faker" by Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- July 2, BLG Elk: "I’m not that satisfied by my performance so far. There are still details we can do better in laning. I haven't shown my full potential yet" by Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- July 3, FLY Inspired: "I don’t know how I can improve that much in NA. We win because enemies can't control their champions as well as Asian teams can" by Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- July 4, MKOI Elyoya: "I don't want to let down my team again [...] You never know when it will be your last international tournament" by Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- July 5, G2 BrokenBlade: "It’s shameful to go out like this, especially against North America" by Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- July 5, CFO Kaiwing: "When I look back at my career, being here at MSI, it feels like all the work I put in has been worth it" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- July 6, MKOI Alvaro: "We had the level to compete with the best, but mentally, we were not prepared" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- July 6, CFO Chawy: "We do not wish to be the new Flash Wolves—we want to be the Flying Oyster" by Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- July 8, FLY Bwipo: "NA is greater than EU because NA learned from EU" by Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- July 9, CFO Driver: "When I was sitting backstage, I felt even more nervous. I was honestly praying to God that we would win" by Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- July 9, GEN Chovy: "When I was young, I couldn’t have imagined myself being this successful. I was really lucky to reach where I am right now" by Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- July 10, LoL: “La Faille des Invocatrices” Launches Its First Tournament Featuring On-site Finals and a €2,000 Prize Pool by Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- July 10, AL Shanks: "To succeed, you have to go through failure. I’ve taken a lot of hits in my career, but right now, I have only one goal: make it to finals" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- July 10, BLG Bin: "Even if none of them believe in us, we should trust ourselves. We made finals as underdogs in 2023, why couldn't we do it again?" by Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- July 11, FLY Busio: "You’re definitely going to get exposed if you only 'kind of' know your matchups against Eastern teams" by Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- July 11, AL Flandre: "After winning Worlds, I felt so happy—but that emotion faded. You need to focus on the present instead of relying on past victories" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- July 12, T1 Faker: "I won't force my kids to play League. I've really lived the life of a pro player and I know how difficult it is" by Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- July 12, BLG Knight: "We’ve left a lot of regrets on that stage [...] I’m really sad, especially since for the past two years, we were much more competitive" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- July 25, Riot Piotr Pilich: "We want the LCP to be the most viewed league in the world" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- August 4, NAVI Thayger: "Even if I didn't know about Rhilech, I don’t regret taking NAVI's offer. I'm confident that I'll have a LEC spot of my own next year" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- August 6, SK Skeanz: "Before I signed, our coach warned me: ‘It’s going to be tough, you’ll have to be mentally strong‘" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- August 6, How to save EU? ft. GX Nico & G2 Romain - SheepCast #1 with Brieuc "LEC Wooloo" Seeger & Armand "Armand" Luque on YouTube
- August 7, BDS Boukada: "Going from SK to BDS has been night and day. At SK, we thought playoffs were the goal. In BDS, qualifying for Worlds is the minimum" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- August 8, Riot Phroxzon: "2025 has been a major evolution. We’re definitely in one of the best versions of League of Legends we’ve had" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- August 17, SK Loopy: "#LoopyNation helped bring more attention to me, it gives me a chance to change the minds of people who think I'm a bad player" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- August 18, TH Kamiloo: "This year has taught me a lot. I’ve grown from a kid into an adult" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- August 19, FNC Mikyx: "Our result against G2 was not surprising. They're just a lot better right now" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- August 20, NAVI Hans SamD: "I hope I don't get kicked so that I can play against Hans Sama next year" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- August 21, VIT Mac: "Neo's been quite frank [...] If we crash out in 7th again, that won't be enough" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- August 22, G2H rym: "I always knew I had talent, but I never thought about going pro because I didn’t believe in myself. I feared I would freeze" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- August 23, G2 SkewMond: "I’ve learned a lot internationally. Even if MSI was disastrous, it taught me a lot [...] We’ve returned much stronger than before" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- August 27, SK Abbedagge: "This year has been a mental struggle for me. I've been fighting not to get into a bad mindset" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- August 28, NAVI Adam: "I’ve became like a Shaolin monk in terms of mental: nothing can affect me" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- August 29, BDS Parus: "I’m playing very poorly. We could have won if I played better. I’ve grown, but not enough and not a lot" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- September 2, Eterna and Zerance Bloom qualify for Game Changers — Interview with Viki, Starrie, and Virtuosa by Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- September 3, TH Stend: "We became much more serious. From noon to 7pm, we had to hand in our phones and only got them back after scrims" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- September 4, MKOI Myrwn: "I will show Oscar and Razork who Daddy is" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- September 8, VIT Czajek: "I believe Karmine Corp should be scared of us" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- September 9, TH Flakked: "I haven't gotten anything done for Heretics in three years. I feel guilty" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- September 10, G2 BrokenBlade: "Many teams in Europe are crumbling. We're the only one performing better than in previous splits" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- September 11, FNC Razork: "Something had to change. I could have been the one kicked, it was Fnatic’s decision" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- September 12, MKOI Supa: "MKOI is the team that no one expects much from. No one thought we’d beat G2 during the Spring finals" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- September 17, VIT Lyncas: "My game 4 against KC was a war crime" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- September 18, G2 Hans Sama: "Even after 10 years, my conclusion hasn’t changed—I just want to keep going further" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- September 19, FNC Oscarinin: "I only showed a bit of what I can do. Be careful Canna" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- September 22, FLY Gakgos: "I see Bwipo as my mentor. He always comes to me after games and gives me feedback" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- September 23, VKS Trymbi: "I'm not here to collect a participation award at Worlds. I want to compete and ensure the West can perform there" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- September 27, FNC GrabbZ: "This is the minimum we should aim for as a team. It sucks that it took so long" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- September 30, FNC Poby: "I really want to meet T1 and Faker at Worlds [...] The memes comparing me to Faker are really funny. I want to thank the fans for making them" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- October 1, MKOI Jojopyun: "I don’t want a repeat of MSI [...] I’m still not satisfied, none of us are" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- October 2, Max Schmidt:"We want to integrate the EMEA Masters with the LEC. I’m talking with Los Ratones to understand their goals and how we can support them" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- October 4, G2 Caps: "We still have a long way to go to beat Asian teams [...] but we will definitely make it out of Swiss this year" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- October 8, VKS SeeEl: "I’m not someone that’s gonna deliver on fantasy. What I promise is that we’ll try really hard. And if we do, every team is beatable" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- October 9, VKS SeeEl: "Riot didn't give the LCS 3 Worlds spot because they're good. You don’t save the LCS by propping up VC-backed orgs burning cash in LA" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- October 11, SK Keduii: "My number one goal for 2026 is to remain in the LEC" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- October 12, TES 369: "It'd be best if Western teams don't underperform again after I praise them. I truly think they are at their strongest this year" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- October 13, CFO Chawy: "The pressure is definitely on us, we want to make LCP fans proud. We are expected to make top 8, maybe even top 4" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- October 13, G2 BrokenBlade: "You can’t fake confidence, no matter how much you want to" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- October 13, FLY Inspired: "None of the LEC teams really impressed me" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- October 14, PSG Maple: "This is my last dance. After Worlds, I'll have to serve my military service" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- October 14, TSW Taki: "I've been working out my hips so I can deliver the best dances at Worlds" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- October 14, MKOI Myrwn: "I don't care what people rate us in tier lists. We have a shot at winning Worlds and I will give my all" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- October 14, FLY Bwipo: "What I said was ridiculous—it was a terrible take [...] I’m sorry for misrepresenting the LTA and that my actions led to this" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- October 15, 100T Dhokla: "Just four months ago, I was pretty much done with League" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- October 15, MKOI Elyoya: "Champions aren’t forged through wins; they’re forged by how they bounce back after failures" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- October 15, CFO Driver: "A man must dream. We’ll keep moving forward with that in mind" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- October 15, T1 Keria: "If FlyQuest let Bard through, Inspired won’t be able to step anywhere on the Rift" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- October 16, GEN Canyon: "Right now, I’d say I’m at about 80% of my full potential" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- October 16, FNC Upset: "There’s not much to say, especially if this keeps happening every tournament. We just need to perform much better" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- October 16, G2 Labrov: "Let's wait a couple more days, and then people can say we’re shit" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- October 16, T1 Doran: "I know some doubted me, but I always had faith I was the best toplaner in the world" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- October 18, TES Homme: "I want to be someone my players can rely on, someone who will guide them forward" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- October 18, CFO JunJia: "We want to surpass the Flash Wolves’ legacy and bring honor to the LCP" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- October 18, HLE Zeus: "If we win Worlds, I’m down to do whatever. But I’ll definitely make Peanut shave his head" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- October 18, G2 SkewMond: "We’re scaling, and I really believe we can make it out of Swiss" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- October 19, FNC Oscarinin: "The roster needs to be changed up. It’s clearly not working out. I cannot believe we are this boosted" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- October 20, MKOI Melzhet: "I’m not going to give up, even if Europe thinks we’re doomed. I’m not a quitter, and our players aren’t either" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- October 20, 100T Goldenglue: "I’m hoping that teams put in the resources to retain the talent we’ve grown here" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- October 21, PSG CorGi: "There was a drop in confidence after the loss against HLE" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- October 21, CFO Doggo: "Every pro player has someone they idolize. But personally, I don’t like to look up to other players or talk about that" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- October 22, FLY Massu: "If we play like we did against G2, I don’t see us beating anyone. Who we draw doesn’t matter" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- October 23, VKS Trymbi: "I'd give us 25% chance to win against BLG. I'll take those odds against the LPL's first seed any day" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- October 25, 100T Quid: "I don’t mind where I go, but I haven’t won a title yet. I want to join a team that can win championships" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- October 25, G2 Caps: "If I ever feel like I can’t win Worlds or can’t compete, I’ll just retire" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- October 27, CFO Chawy: "I’ve been trying to hold back my tears the whole time. Making Quarters means that everything I sacrificed was worth it" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- October 28, CFO HongQ: "I've improved a lot this year. During First Stand, I was very nervous to be on the international stage. But now, I feel a lot calmer" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- October 29, TES Kanavi before facing G2: "We’ve been having very good results in scrims. We’ve had shaky moments, especially when it comes to mentality and dealing with momentum" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- October 30, Sjokz: "We won't necessarily have fully mixed teams next year, but now we can at least dream of it" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- November 3, KCB Maynter: "Karmine Corp and its fans changed my life [...] It feels like I can say goodbye and be proud of myself" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- November 4, ETR Virtuosa: "Game Changers is something people can look up to, proof that we belong in esports" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- November 6, KCB Yukino: "I’d rather stay in EU than go back to NA. In general, Europe is way more professional" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- November 8, KT Cuzz: "Reaching the finals feels like such a dream come true. This is my moment, and I don’t want to miss it" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 RheingoldRiver's Reddit Post reddit.com
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 EsportsWikis Finds New Home on Curse Wiki Platform Gamepedia lol.fandom.com
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 LOLPros' Tweet twitter.com
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Team META's Tweet twitter.com
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 Unlocked's Tweet twitter.com
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