The CS2 esports scene is buzzing today: the organization Aurora first announced that they were benching their entire roster, then signed the entire Eternal Fire lineup. These two events merged into one explosive news story that quickly spread across social media, stirring up a storm of emotions, especially among Turkish fans.

Eternal Fire wasn't just a team. It was the pride of the Turkish CS scene, a project rooted in the idea of national unity and promoting the country on the international stage. For many, moving under the wing of a foreign organization symbolized betrayal and disappointment.

Fan Outrage

On social media, especially in the comments under posts by EF players and representatives, a real storm erupted. Many fans couldn't hold back their emotions.

Here’s a comment from one user under a post by Eternal Fire CEO 1NCON:

Shame! You always said you were doing this for the country, for our flag, and now you've just sold it all out.

 

Another user expressed their personal pain and disappointment more elaborately:

This is a stab in the back. Recently, we consistently made it to the playoffs. Why did you do this? Maybe you wanted to think about your life, but we had ours too. EF was the only club I supported. Did you have financial problems? Was the club in the red? Why did you do this? It hurts...

 

Under a post by XANTARES, harsh words were also present:

Ah, great leader, the dream of lifting a trophy with a Turkish team lost to money. If I'm wrong—block me. But some things money can't buy: the spirit of EF, the sense of belonging, the national spirit. Today we lost all that, and you don't even understand it.

 

Words of Support

Amid the widespread outrage, there were more measured, sympathetic voices. Some fans noted that the players shouldn't be blamed, as they remain the same people they supported.

Here’s a comment from a user under an Eternal Fire post on X:

I completely understand how difficult it is to continue supporting an expensive team with the current sponsorship conditions in the country. When I heard the news, I felt very sad for the Turkish CS scene, but I was happy for the players—they will now have better conditions. EF gave us so much pride. I'm sure you'll come back. Good luck with the new project.

 

And under a post by MAJ3R, a fan added:

You've given so much to the Turkish CS scene. It's impossible to repay you for that. I will still support you; there's no need to be ungrateful. The team might be different, but the roster remains the same.

 

This story is more than just a change of tags. It touches on important themes: what does it mean to be part of a team? Where is the line between professionalism and national allegiance? For Aurora, it's an opportunity to strengthen their brand. For the players, it's a chance to get better conditions and possibly bigger victories. For Eternal Fire, it's the end of an important chapter. And for Turkish fans, it's the day their beloved team betrayed them.