TL;DR
- MIBR signs ESWC 2006 champion Raphael ‘cogu’ Camargo as head coach during roster crisis
- Team faces Astralis in BLAST Premier with only two active players and potential ringers
- Organization seeks to rebuild after multiple controversies and veteran player departures
- Tournament serves dual purpose: competition and talent scouting for future roster
- cogu’s appointment signals management commitment to long-term brand investment
In a strategic move to stabilize their competitive direction, Brazilian esports organization MIBR has secured the services of Raphael “cogu” Camargo as their new head coach. The legendary player brings championship pedigree from his ESWC 2006 victory and previous experience representing the MIBR brand during his competitive career.
This coaching appointment arrives during a critical roster transition period, following MIBR’s decision to bench veteran talents Fernando “fer” Alvarenga and Epitácio “TACO” de Melo. The roster changes prompted in-game leader Gabriel “FalleN” Toledo to voluntarily bench himself in solidarity with his longtime teammates. Currently, cogu inherits a squad with merely two confirmed active competitors: Vito “kNgV-” Giuseppe and Alencar “trk” Rossato. While both demonstrate individual skill, the incomplete lineup presents significant competitive disadvantages for the approaching BLAST Premier Fall Series. The timing of cogu’s recruitment strongly indicates MIBR’s intention to finalize their competitive roster before the tournament commences on November 2.
TÔ DE VOLTA FAMÍLIA! ????
É uma honra voltar a vestir a camisa do @mibr e agora como coach/manager do time. Vou dar 1000% de mim pra trazer muitas alegrias pros brasileirinhos.
Agradeço a MIBR e aos players pela confiança e VAMO PRA CIMA #SomosMIBR ???? https://t.co/2BNBVVkiFB
— Raphael “Cogu” Camargo (@cogucs) October 21, 2020
MIBR, cogu to start BLAST Premier Fall against Astralis
MIBR confronts an immediate competitive challenge with their opening Group C match against Astralis, one of Counter-Strike’s most dominant franchises. Given Team Liquid’s recent withdrawal despite fielding a complete roster, MIBR’s participation appears certain despite their compromised lineup situation.
Bem vindo monstro, @cogucs! https://t.co/G3vzIAPzdt
— Alencar ‘trk’ Rossato (@trkcsgo) October 21, 2020
The organization will likely utilize temporary stand-in players for the competition, transforming the event into both a competitive outing and strategic scouting opportunity. While championship aspirations seem unrealistic with their current configuration, the tournament provides cogu with valuable evaluation time to identify talent for MIBR’s reconstruction following a turbulent 2020 season. cogu previously mentored several emerging Brazilian squads after concluding his competitive Counter-Strike: Source career, though none achieved the historic stature MIBR represents. Despite unfavorable circumstances, management demonstrates continued brand investment through this coaching acquisition, following the dismissal of their previous CSGO coach and separation from three iconic players.
- Check out WIN.gg’s viewer’s guide to November’s BLAST Premier’s Fall season
- FalleN, fer, and TACO on MIBR’s bench
- MIBR coach suspended for alleged cheating
- The long list of MIBR controversies
MIBR has experienced organizational instability since early 2020, when promising competitive showings were overshadowed by successive controversies that damaged their reputation.
Fernando “fer” Alvarenga received a Twitch suspension for repeated homophobic language violations on his stream. Shortly thereafter, MIBR roster members publicly accused 16-year-old Chaos Esports Club player Nathan “leaf” Orf of cheating. These allegations triggered severe harassment from Brazil’s passionate fan community, including death threats that compelled the emerging CSGO talent to delete his Twitter account for personal safety. While immediate tournament success seems improbable for MIBR at BLAST Premier Fall, cogu’s leadership appointment represents meaningful progress for an organization that has lacked definitive direction throughout recent seasons.
Action Checklist
- Evaluate temporary stand-in players during BLAST Premier for potential permanent roles
- Develop structured scouting criteria for identifying compatible talent to fill roster vacancies
- Establish clear team culture guidelines to prevent future controversies
- Create phased development plan for integrating new players into MIBR’s system
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