XLG Esports Announces Suspension of YOU Amid Investigation

XLG Esports has announced the suspension of its player Yip “YOU” Man-ho, effective May 18, 2025. YOU previously was part of Totoro Gaming and Trace Esports before joining XLG Esports. He qualified for VCT Masters Toronto and the Esports World Cup, however, his recent suspension puts his participation in those events in doubt.

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According to Chinese sources, YOU is alleged to have made discriminatory remarks against China and to have a record involving cheating and gambling. However, the organization has not confirmed these allegations. Despite this, XLG has taken swift action to assess the situation thoroughly.

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In its official statement, XLG emphasized its commitment to fostering a positive and healthy esports environment. As part of the disciplinary action, YOU's participation in all competitive matches has been halted, and his salary and duties within the team are suspended pending the outcome of the investigation. XLG also stated its commitment to transparency and upholding the integrity of the competitive scene.

The organization further addressed concerns regarding misinformation, asserting its right to protect its and the player's reputation legally if necessary. XLG concluded its statement by pledging to enhance internal management to prevent similar incidents in the future and maintain a healthy esports ecosystem.

Official Statement (Translated to English) "XLG is a newly established and youthful team, but we have always committed ourselves to fostering a positive, healthy, and progressive esports environment. This remains our club’s goal.

In response to last night’s controversy regarding inappropriate remarks made by one of our players, the club takes the situation very seriously and has launched an internal investigation. The player involved is cooperating fully with the verification process.

After urgent internal discussions, starting from May 18, 2025, the club has decided to suspend player YOU from all competitions and suspend his salary while the investigation is ongoing.

We thank everyone for their attention and supervision of the club and our players. We will take this incident as a warning, further strengthen our management, and continue to build a healthy, positive, and professional esports environment. At the same time, we reserve all legal rights to protect the reputation of the club and our players against false information"

This incident marks a significant moment for XLG, a young team striving to build a reputation in the esports landscape. The outcome of the investigation and XLG's subsequent actions will be closely watched by fans and industry observers alike.