Brazilian organization paiN Gaming, one of the historic structures of esports in Brazil (founded in 2010), is going through the most serious crisis in its history. The affair, which has been shaking the Brazilian League of Legends scene since January 2026, culminated in recent days with the dismissal of player Alexandre "TitaN" Lima and this Friday with the resignation of CEO Thomas Hamence.
The facts:
It all begins on January when Gabriela "Gabzuski" Zambrozuski, TitaN's ex-partner, publishes statements on social media. What starts as revelations about the player's infidelity quickly escalates.
On January 12, Zambrozuski confirms that five women are preparing legal action against the player, accusing him of sexual harassment and non-consensual sharing of intimate content. Among the alleged victims is a 16-year-old minor, whose parents plan to join the proceedings.
That same day, paiN Gaming suspends TitaN indefinitely and replaces him on its roster with Vinícius "Marvin" de Souza, promoted from the academy, then with Trigger starting from week 3 of the .
Vinicius "" de Souza ? Seems like a missing pseudonym? Good article otherwise