FunPlus Phoenix found themselves at the center of a storm this Saturday, 9 August, after screenshots began circulating on Weibo, suggesting that a member of the League of Legends team might be involved in match-fixing. The leaked chat shows one person asking:

The original author's rumors have since disappeared from his profile.

*The quotes used in this article are translated from Chinese.

The conversation quickly spread across FPX’s official fan super-topic on Weibo, sparking intense discussion within the LPL community. Given the scene’s zero tolerance toward match-fixing, many fans demanded an explanation directly from the organization.

FPX counterattack

FPX wasted no time issuing a statement on their official Weibo, calling the accusations “extremely egregious and serious slander” and “completely baseless.” According to the club, the post in question had already been shared over 500 times, which they say meets the legal threshold for defamation under Chinese law. “We understand that our results in Split 3 were indeed less than ideal, and we are prepared to humbly accept criticism and strive for every opportunity for improvement. However, falling behind does not mean you can afford to be slandered or fabricate rumors,” FPX declared.

The organization stated that they have preserved all evidence, filed a report with the police, and have their legal team actively handling the matter. They emphasized that while they accept fair criticism of their in-game performance, fabricating and spreading false information damages not only the team’s reputation but also the integrity of the competition.

“The Internet is not a lawless place, and keyboards cannot be above the law,” concludes FPX. With its legal department now involved, the club is promising that “the rumor makers will pay the price they deserve”.