The trophy to represent the emphatic victory by European team Fnatic at VCT LOCK//IN was damaged in the course of the flight residence.
Immediately two of the Fnatic gamers that have been victorious at VCT LOCK//IN complained to airline British Airways after they found the trophy had been mishandled in the course of the transit on the way in which residence.
Derke, Fnatic’s star duelist, mentioned on Twitter {that a} baggage employee could have taken the trophy from the case and damaged it. Teammate Chronicle said it was “not possible” to interrupt when the trophy was within the case.
The VCT brand, which was inexperienced to represent Brazil because the event hosts and represents the theme of LOCK//IN, was destroyed. A number of of the items have been damaged off nevertheless it appears the physique stays intact.
It’s unclear if British Airways workers mishandled the delicate package deal or if it was deliberately destroyed.
On the time of publication VALORANT builders and event hosts Riot Video games has but to touch upon whether or not a substitute can be shipped to Fnatic.
The trophy was meant to symbolize the emphatic victory over Brazilian champions LOUD at the first international tournament of the year. Fnatic have been virtually reverse-swept by LOUD however managed to return again and win the match on the final map, Icebox.
The victory at VCT LOCK//IN was the primary time Fnatic had gained a world event in VALORANT, regardless of being shut a number of instances. In-game chief Boaster expressed his feelings after the victory with a teary post-match interview.
