{
  "id": 18373487,
  "title": "G2 Esports Parts Ways With Head Coach Luka 'Perkz' Perković After His 'Tweet Bomb' Sparks Backlash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/g2-esports-parts-ways-with-head-coach-luka-perkz-perkovic-after-his",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-05T20:57:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/g2-esports-parts-ways-with-head-coach-luka-perkz-perkovi-after-his-tweet-bomb-sparks-backlash"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "G2 Esports has ended its relationship with head coach and former League of Legends player Luka Perkz Perković following backlash over his controversial tweet. The lengthy post, which Perković called a \"tweet bomb,\" was published on November 4, 2026. In it, Perković expressed strong opinions on various topics, including his stance against the Tate brothers, his lack of political involvement, and his adamant belief that abortion is murder. The coach also addressed his connection to former G2 CEO Carlos ocelote Rodríguez Santiago, explaining that their differing views are a lesson to be learned. The post sparked a wave of criticism from fans and fellow players, leading G2 Esports to confirm they have parted ways with Perković due to his tweet. The team emphasized their commitment to diversity and respect for differing opinions in a public statement.",
  "summary": "G2 Esports has parted ways with its head coach, Luka \"Perkz\" Perković, following divisive comments he made in a lengthy post on Twitter/X.",
  "key_points": [
    "G2 Esports ends relationship with Luka Perkz Perković as head coach.",
    "Perković's November 4, 2026 tweet bomb sparks backlash.",
    "Team cites commitment to diversity in parting statement."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}