G2 Esports has officially parted ways with its League of Legends head coach, Luka “Perkz” Perković, following a controversial social media post in which the Croatian esports veteran shared his views on abortion, religion, and several past controversies.
The decision was announced on November 5, 2026, just hours after Perkz published a lengthy statement on X. His comments about abortion drew significant criticism from the League of Legends community, prompting G2 to publicly distance itself from his views.
G2 CEO Alban Dechelotte confirmed that the organization had terminated its collaboration with the coach, stating that some of his comments conflicted with G2’s values and commitment to diversity.
The sudden departure comes after Perkz helped G2 secure the LEC Summer 2026 championship, although the team later suffered an early elimination from Worlds 2026.
In Brief
- G2 parts ways with Perkz: The organization announced his departure on November 5, following backlash over his personal statements.
- Controversial abortion comments: Perkz publicly expressed his belief that life begins at conception and described abortion as murder.
- G2 responds: CEO Alban Dechelotte said some of the comments did not align with the organization’s values and apologized to affected fans.
- Roster rebuild ahead: G2 is preparing changes to its coaching staff and League of Legends roster for the 2027 competitive season.
What Did Perkz Say About Abortion?
The controversy began when Perkz published a lengthy personal statement on X on November 5, addressing his career, religious beliefs, political opinions, and several controversies surrounding him.
In the post, Perkz explained that he had largely stayed away from social media in recent years and wanted to clear up what he believed were false narratives about his personal views.
However, his comments about abortion quickly became the main talking point.
Perkz, who identifies as Catholic, stated that he believes life begins at conception and described abortion as murder. He also emphasized that his position on the issue was something he would never change.
The former G2 mid laner also claimed that he does not actively participate in politics and has never voted in an election.
Elsewhere in the statement, Perkz addressed his past association with former G2 CEO Carlos “ocelote” Rodríguez and his previous interactions involving Andrew and Tristan Tate. He denied supporting the Tate brothers’ views and explained that his previous defense of Rodríguez came from their personal history.
Despite attempting to clarify his past actions, Perkz’s comments about abortion triggered widespread criticism from fans and prominent figures in the League of Legends community.
You can read Perkz’s original statement here.
G2 Esports Terminates Perkz’s Contract Following Backlash
Just hours after Perkz’s comments began circulating, G2 Esports released an official statement announcing that it was ending its relationship with the head coach.
The announcement, signed by CEO Alban Dechelotte, emphasized that G2 is an international organization representing people from different cultures and backgrounds.
G2 stated that some of the comments made by its head coach did not reflect the organization’s stance and values.
The organization also acknowledged that the statement had upset members of its community and apologized to affected fans.
G2 then confirmed its decision to end the working relationship:
“As a result, we have decided to terminate our collaboration with the individual.”
While the statement did not explicitly name Perkz or identify every remark behind the decision, it was released in direct response to his controversial post.
G2 also confirmed that it would now focus on rebuilding its coaching staff and roster for the upcoming competitive season.
The organization asked fans for patience, explaining that further changes could not be communicated until the official free agency period begins.
You can read G2 Esports’ official statement here.
Perkz Responds to G2’s Decision With a Bible Verse
Shortly after G2 announced his departure, Perkz returned to X with a response referencing his Christian faith.
Rather than directly criticizing the organization or addressing the termination in detail, he shared a passage from the Bible.
The post quoted Luke 6:22, which begins:
“Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you”
The full passage discusses being rejected, criticized, or excluded by others because of one’s religious beliefs.
Perkz did not elaborate further on G2’s decision in the post. However, the timing of the response suggests that he was addressing the criticism and the organization’s decision to part ways with him.
His response has added another layer to the ongoing discussion, with reactions across the esports community divided over his original remarks and G2’s decision to terminate his contract.
You can read Perkz’s response here.
Perkz’s Departure Comes After G2’s Disappointing Worlds 2026 Run
The sudden termination is particularly significant considering Perkz’s history with G2 Esports.
The Croatian veteran is one of the most recognizable players in European League of Legends history, having played a major role in G2’s rise to international prominence.
After stepping away from professional competition, Perkz returned to G2’s coaching staff in 2026 before taking over as head coach in July, replacing Dylan Falco.
His return initially proved successful.
Under Perkz’s leadership, G2 secured the LEC Summer 2026 championship, adding another domestic title to the organization’s collection.
However, the team’s international campaign ended in disappointment.
G2 failed to advance beyond the Swiss Stage at the League of Legends World Championship 2026, finishing with a 1-3 match record.
In his lengthy social media statement, Perkz also reflected on his experience coaching the team.
He described the environment he inherited as dysfunctional and claimed that the roster had struggled with internal problems and trust issues.
Despite acknowledging that his coaching performance was not perfect, Perkz maintained that he had put significant effort into helping the players improve.
His departure now marks an unexpected end to a coaching stint that lasted only a few months.
G2 Esports Preparing Major Roster Changes for 2027
Perkz’s exit comes as G2 Esports prepares to make significant changes ahead of the 2027 LEC season.
Even before the controversy, reports suggested that the organization was planning to move on from jungler Rudy “SkewMond” Semaan.
According to Sheep Esports, G2 is expected to replace SkewMond with Team Vitality jungler Linas “Lyncas” Nauncikas.
The report also indicates that Patrick “Pad” Suckow-Breum is expected to join the coaching staff as a strategic coach.
However, these moves have not been officially announced by G2.
With Perkz now gone, the organization will also need to find a new head coach capable of guiding the roster through the next competitive season.
G2 has not announced a replacement or provided an exact timeline for revealing its updated coaching staff.
What’s Next for Perkz and G2 Esports?
Perkz’s future in competitive League of Legends remains uncertain following his departure from G2.
Before the termination, he had suggested that he intended to remain involved in the competitive scene in 2027, potentially continuing his career from the coaching sidelines.
Whether another organization will offer him a coaching position remains to be seen.
As for G2, the team faces an important offseason following its early Worlds 2026 elimination.
With potential roster changes already being reported and its head coaching position now vacant, G2 will have several major decisions to make before the 2027 season begins.
The organization has confirmed that additional announcements will follow once free agency officially opens.
