G2 Esports parts ways with head coach Perkovic after his post about politics and abortion
- G2 Esports has parted ways with head coach Luka Perkovic after his post on November 4, 2026
- Perkz’s remarks about abortion sparked a wave of criticism on social media
- G2 apologized to fans and said it would focus on building its staff and roster for next season
Why G2 Esports parted ways with Perkz
G2 Esports has parted ways with Luka “Perkz” Perković, the head coach of one of its teams and a former professional League of Legends player. The move followed a lengthy post he published on X on November 4, 2026. The organization confirmed the decision just hours after the post, which prompted a strong reaction from some fans and players. In its statement, G2 linked the split directly to the views Perkz had expressed.
Perkz described the 2,676-word text as his “first and last honest post in the past decade.” He explained that he wanted to clarify his position on several issues and preferred for his audience to judge him by the beliefs he genuinely stands by. He jokingly dubbed the post a “tweet bomb.” But the candid format did little to soften the response: his remarks about abortion drew particular attention.
In the post, Perkovich said that he does not support the Tate brothers and is not a fan of theirs. He also wrote that he sympathizes with neither Donald Trump nor Kamala Harris, described himself as a devout Catholic, and denied allegations that he sympathizes with Vladimir Putin or supports Russia in its war against Ukraine. Separately, he said that he stays out of politics and has never voted. Thus, the post touched on several topics, although not all of them became the main focus of the controversy.
What Perkovich wrote in the post
Perkovich’s position on abortion became the main reason for the backlash. He wrote that he considers terminating a pregnancy to be murder because, in his view, life begins at conception. He called this belief a matter of principle and said he would not change his mind. According to the original report, this statement became the central topic of discussion among fans and other players on social media and prompted a widespread wave of criticism.
Perković added that he did not consider himself well prepared to talk about politics: he acknowledged having his own opinions, but said he wanted to understand the subject better and therefore kept his distance from it. This clarification appeared in the same post as a categorical statement about abortion. The contrast between admitting a lack of political knowledge and firmly stating a moral position helped explain why the post sparked so much discussion, but did not change the reaction to its content.
Perković also responded to criticism over his public support for Carlos “ocelote” Rodríguez Santiago. The former G2 executive and professional player left the company in 2022 after a video was posted showing him at a party with Andrew Tate. Perković stressed that supporting Carlos did not mean endorsing human trafficking, misogyny, Nazism, or war—views he said he had been accused of supporting.
G2’s reaction and the consequences for the team
Explaining his personal connection with Rodriguez, Perkovic said that Rodriguez believed in him when, in his view, nobody else did. He mentioned that at 16, he was not particularly close to his family, including his parents. At the same time, Perkovic emphasized that he and Carlos went their separate ways and remain independent people with different views on life. He also cited Rodriguez’s ego as the reason his esports career ended.
G2 responded publicly a few hours after Perkovic’s post. The organization emphasized that it is an international organization whose staff come from different countries, and that its fans include people from different cultures with a range of personal views. At the same time, the club said that some of the coach’s statements did not reflect G2’s position or values. The organization acknowledged that the remarks had upset many fans and apologized to them.
In a statement, G2 manager Alban Dechelotte said the organization had decided to end its partnership with Perković. This directly confirms the consequences of the publication: the decision affected his role as head coach. The club added that it would now focus on rebuilding its coaching staff and roster for next season. G2 also asked fans to be patient: it cannot announce any changes until the official start of the free agency period.
What we know about the next steps
After announcing the breakup, Perkovic posted again—a Bible verse from Luke 6:22. It speaks of the blessing bestowed on those who are hated, excluded from their circle, insulted, and rejected for the sake of the Son of Man. The post also drew criticism from users. At the time of writing, Perkovic had not posted anything else on his account, so his subsequent public comments are unknown.
The organizational outcome confirmed so far is that G2 has lost its head coach and said it will need to rebuild its coaching staff and roster for next season. However, the club has not named any future personnel decisions and warned in advance that it would not announce them before free agency begins. The source does not specify who will replace Perkovic, how the team roster will change, or exactly when G2 will unveil its revamped structure.
The events show that, for G2, what mattered was not only the public controversy surrounding particular statements, but also how a team representative’s public remarks aligned with the organization’s stated values. The club did not specify which statements it considered incompatible with its position, limiting itself to a general statement. Perkovic’s future plans have also not been reported. For now, all that is known is that the partnership has ended, an apology has been made to fans, and G2 intends to prepare for the next season.
Source: IGN
