The world of esports, much like traditional sports, runs on clear rules and fair play. When those lines are crossed, organizations like Gamers Club step in. They oversee major tournaments, including the VALORANT Challengers Brazil 2025, also known as VCB. Recently, they had to drop a heavy hammer.
The team SAGAZ eSports got the boot from VCB 2025. This wasn’t a light penalty. It was a full disqualification. Gamers Club said SAGAZ broke a key rule called the Team Participation Agreement, or TPA.
Reports had surfaced earlier about SAGAZ eSports. The team faced accusations of bad contracts and messy internal operations. Gamers Club looked into these claims. After their investigation, they decided to pull SAGAZ from the tournament.
Gamers Club shared their reasoning. They stated their decision came from rule breaks that hurt the tournament’s honesty and professional standards. They added that these actions didn’t meet their clear requirements for teams to join. Gamers Club also made it clear that how teams handle agreements with their players is entirely the team’s job.
What About the Players?
This might sound like bad news for the players on SAGAZ. But Gamers Club offered a lifeline. The players who were part of SAGAZ will get another shot. They can compete in the Stage 2 repechage. This second-chance round lets them fight to keep their spot. It’s a chance to continue their dream in Riot Games’ top tactical FPS competition.