FURIA unexpectedly withdrew from participating in PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025. The organizers had to find a replacement, and next in line in the VRS standings are Imperial fe, who will be replacing them. FURIA decided to focus on securing an American visa necessary for participating in the Major, making this situation even more intriguing.

Background

PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025 is one of the key tournaments before the Major, intended to gather top teams. For FURIA, this event could have been a good test before the main start of the year, but the organization chose to obtain a visa to be able to attend the Major as soon as possible.

The issue of obtaining visas for American tournaments has repeatedly affected the plans of Brazilian teams. Considering the importance of the Major, FURIA decided not to take risks and withdrew from the event in Romania.

Who Will Replace FURIA?

The organizers didn't take long to find an alternative - Imperial Fe will take FURIA's place. This is the female roster of Imperial, who will once again have a unique opportunity to showcase themselves on the big stage. Imperial Fe has consistently demonstrated a high level of play and can add intrigue to the tournament.

The withdrawal from PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025 is unlikely to affect FURIA's future opportunities. As tournament invitations are based on the Valve rankings, the team will continue to receive invites if they maintain a high level of play. However, missing this tournament means losing valuable competitive experience before the Major, which could affect their form.

On the other hand, for Imperial Fe, this is a chance to showcase themselves on the big stage. The team has received an unexpected opportunity to test their skills against stronger opponents and prove that they deserve similar invites in the future.