LPL has initiated an investigation into match-fixing, with RNG at the forefront, and FPX becoming the unfortunate victim, executing a swift severance.

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Recently, there has been unrest outside the LPL, beginning with former commentator Haokai questioning Uzi and then deleting his Weibo post. Subsequently, Red Tea received tips from netizens claiming that FPX's jungler Milkyway, known as Galaxy Brother, had previously engaged in match-fixing.

This matter has developed further, as FPX has swiftly cut ties with Galaxy Brother, and the LPL has launched a new round of investigations.

FPX has unfortunately become the scapegoat, executing a swift severance.

To briefly explain the situation to the unaware audience, the informant Red Tea received chat logs from netizens as evidence, which indicated that Galaxy Brother had sold team draft picks during last year's Demacia Cup. At that time, Galaxy Brother was recalled by RNG as a starting player, shortly after the transfer window closed.

This means that if the allegations are true, it suggests that Galaxy Brother engaged in match-fixing shortly after joining RNG. The reason selling team draft picks is considered match-fixing is that various betting odds exist in League of Legends matches, including odds where bettors predict draft picks, which involve champion bans and selections.

In essence, Galaxy Brother was assisting others in match-fixing, and he likely stood to gain from the betting odds.

The crucial point is whether anyone else was involved—whether Galaxy Brother acted alone or if other members of the RNG team participated. Currently, the LPL has already begun its investigation.

Undoubtedly, FPX has become the league's unfortunate scapegoat. Initially hoping to bring Galaxy Brother back to restore their former glory, they now face this scandal, and FPX has also executed a swift severance, pausing their collaboration with Galaxy Brother.

A new round of match-fixing investigations has begun, with RNG at the forefront.

After this incident came to light, Galaxy Brother's transactions and chat logs will certainly be scrutinized, and RNG will undoubtedly be the first to be investigated, followed by FPX. A key point in this matter is that Galaxy Brother engaged in selling draft picks immediately after his transfer.

Does this imply that Galaxy Brother had engaged in similar activities before? If he did, FPX might be implicated; however, if this behavior only started after joining RNG, then RNG could be in serious trouble.

From the audience's perspective, analyzing logically, it appeared that after forming their roster at the end of last year, RNG aimed to achieve certain results. However, their performance deteriorated, and during the period when they were at the bottom of the rankings and facing elimination, RNG's gameplay was chaotic. Typically, audiences would suspect a higher likelihood of match-fixing occurring during such a timeframe.

If Galaxy Brother was selling draft picks last year, then during the period when RNG had their worst performance this year, there’s reason to believe he might have committed similar acts, which would inevitably lead to sanctions upon discovery.

LPL suffers another blow, as match-fixing remains an unresolved issue.

In my opinion, a major reason for the current poor environment in the LPL is that young players are struggling to rise. Take Galaxy Brother as an example; he had a stellar season, and everyone hoped he would become a pillar for LPL, contributing to championship victories and helping LPL teams regain their peak on the international stage.

However, just a year later, Galaxy Brother has become a suspected tainted player—Red Tea revealed that the evidence provided by netizens is quite substantial, indicating that a ban is likely imminent.

From the team's perspective, I believe that for a club like RNG, known for its poor reputation, it’s not surprising if they engage in questionable activities before hitting rock bottom. Even if it later turns out that RNG was involved in match-fixing, no one would be shocked.

The crux of the matter is that match-fixing in the LPL is virtually impossible to eradicate. Previously, many believed that most teams in the LPL were above board, but now, people are hesitant to make such claims, as there are too many poorly performing teams. No one can guarantee that, in a situation where player salaries decline, team competitiveness wanes, and most clubs operate at a loss, everyone will uphold their integrity and refrain from match-fixing.