LPL initiates match-fixing investigation! TES proactively exposes internal suspect, directly reports to the league, 369 becomes a clown.

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A recent LPL match sparked significant controversy. TES jungler Naiyou, in the decisive game against WBG, built two Spirit Visage items, raising suspicions of match-fixing among viewers. Afterwards, 369 defended his teammate, intensifying the public discourse.

Surprisingly, this incident has further developments. TES officially issued an announcement today, stating that the LPL has reopened a match-fixing investigation.

TES announces suspicion of match-fixing within the team.

To briefly recount the incident: TES jungler Naiyou, in the decisive game where the opponent's core damage was primarily AD-based and he himself lacked strong healing abilities, chose to build Spirit Visage. He later purchased a Kindlegem and a Spectre's Cowl. Since Spirit Visage is synthesized from Kindlegem + Spectre's Cowl, this led to the "double Spirit Visage" situation.

369 then stepped in to defend his teammate, asserting there was no match-fixing, which drew criticism from viewers.

Latest news: at 4:30 PM, TES officially released an announcement with shocking content. After the first stage concluded, they initiated an investigation into potential violations of competitive fairness regarding jungler Yang Zijian (Naiyou)'s abnormal performance during matches and reported the situation to the league.

TES stated that through internal club investigation, Naiyou is suspected of serious misconduct violating club regulations and professional ethics, impacting match fairness. After transferring the case to the league, the league's disciplinary team has intervened. TES will follow up with severe handling based on the league's investigation results.

TES later reaffirmed the club's commitment to upholding fair competition principles and imposing strict penalties for violations.

369 becomes the biggest clown; Naiyou's situation looks grim.

After the announcement, it immediately sparked heated discussion among viewers. The first person everyone thought of was 369. Commentator Guan Zeyuan even posted on Weibo saying "Bin哥绞尽脑汁都不如9哥灵机一动" (Bin哥 racking his brains couldn't match 9哥's quick wit). Viewers also widely commented that 369 has become the biggest clown in this incident. Shortly afterwards, 369 himself posted on Weibo: "Clowned..."

Originally, 369 wasn't a player who frequently posted updates. It's unclear why, but after this incident emerged, 369 suddenly stepped in to speak for his teammate, perhaps wanting to act as a senior figure and shield his junior from the pressure.

This move indeed diverted attention; most criticism focused on 369, while few targeted Naiyou. Unexpectedly, the situation reversed: TES actually investigated Naiyou and directly handed the case over to the league for handling.

Here's a translation of TES's announcement implication: The statement "suspected of seriously affecting fair competition" essentially confirms that Naiyou indeed engaged in match-fixing behavior. Now it's transferred to the league for punishment according to regulations. TES will subsequently follow up with club penalties. Naiyou's prospects look bleak.

Awaiting league verdict; likely lifetime ban.

Personally, I believe the likely outcome for Naiyou's case is a lifetime ban. Even if not lifetime, his professional career is effectively over. Similar to many previously exposed match-fixing players, once investigated, their careers typically end immediately.

Previously, Bo in FPX self-reported being pressured by organizers to fix matches. After punishment, he could have returned to professional play, but most viewers couldn't accept such a player competing in LPL. Bo later played in the European league for a while without notable results, gradually fading from public view.

Regarding Naiyou's incident, I consider it a typical case of a lower-tier player entering a higher-tier circle and polluting the competitive environment. It somewhat resembles Bo's situation. Bo chose to self-expose, while Naiyou likely chose to manipulate matches within TES.

Regarding TES, despite recent poor results and frequent ridicule from viewers, they uphold professional integrity. Especially with manager Guo Hao present, they absolutely cannot tolerate match-fixing players within the team. Not only confirmed cases, but even suspected match-fixing behavior would definitely be investigated.