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<\/figure>\n One of the top ten esports companies in the world might have just lost its highly coveted franchise spot in Riot Games\u2019 upcoming pro Valorant<\/em> league<\/span> because the CEO defended partying with internet misogynist Andrew Tate<\/span>. Outside reports and comments by some employees certainly make it seem that way, insinuating that G2 Esports now faces a huge loss, all because its boss insisted on \u201cpartying with whoever the fuck I want.\u201d<\/p>\n Valorant<\/em><\/span> is already one of the top streamed games on Twitch, but Riot plans to overhaul its esports scene in 2023 by launching a new league system<\/span> similar to League of Legends<\/em>. There will be two tiers, with the most sought-after and lucrative spots going to partnered teams who will remain in the international leagues year-in and year-out and receive a regular stipend from Riot.<\/p>\n G2 Esports was reportedly set to clinch one of those partnership spots until its CEO, Carlos \u2018ocelote\u2019 Rodriguez, posted a video last weekend which showed him popping champagne with Andrew Tate, who was recently deplatformed from every major social platform for hate speech and generally fostering awful views about male identity and the treatment of women. <\/p>\n Riot released the official list of partners for the 2023 season on Wednesday, and sure enough, G2 isn\u2019t on it<\/span>. The company said one of the things it prioritized in picking partners was \u201corganizations who share our values of always putting fans first, celebrate our diverse community, and are committed to supporting pros.\u201d<\/p>\n