The world of esports is seeing some serious financial drama. A company called CDS E-sports is tangled in a dispute over a big sum of money. VALORANT players claim they are owed R$ 214,698.51. This amount covers six months of unpaid salaries and prize winnings. The players were once part of Corinthians Esports, a team that CDS E-sports used to manage.
For some time, players connected to Corinthians Esports faced problems with late payments. THESPIKE Brasil, an esports news outlet, looked into the situation. CDS E-sports no longer manages the VALORANT arm of the club. They had initially agreed to pay what was due. However, it seems they have now changed their mind.
Some players decided to push for what they were owed. They sent an official legal notice to CDS E-sports. Early in October, a company representative spoke with Gamers Club. Gamers Club helps run the VALORANT Challengers Brazil (VCB) alongside Riot Games. CDS E-sports told them they would pay all outstanding amounts. Then, they asked the team for a full accounting of the debt.
This is when the old problem flared up again. CDS E-sports did not agree with the R$ 214,698.51 figure the players presented. The company stated it would investigate the exact amount. This total includes prize money from the VCL 2025 – Brazil: Split 1 and the VCL 2025 – Brazil: Stage 2. It also includes the six months of delayed salaries.
Corinthians Esports no longer has a direct connection with CDS E-sports. However, this change is largely just in name. CDS E-sports is still responsible for all matters that once carried the Corinthians club’s title. This includes any issues with the team’s spot in the VCB, all existing debts, and managing the teams themselves. It highlights the complex financial ties within competitive gaming.