League of Legends: Only two members of the original T1 roster remain. Support Keria has renewed his contract for three years and will play alongside mid laner Faker until retirement.

T1's charm is irresistible. A simple home game created an atmosphere comparable to the World Championship Finals. The venue held over 10,000 people, and cheers filled the entire stadium, as if witnessing the birth of a superstar. Fans bought tickets and merchandise to support them, and the players did not disappoint. Their performance in the regular season was also impressive, proving to the audience that they had not made the wrong choice.

HLE continues to poach T1 champions.

This supposedly strongest League of Legends team didn't have it easy, as outsiders might think. The management worked hard to retain the original roster; all five members are indispensable. Fate played a cruel trick; retaining players was more difficult than imagined. This reigning champion team, T1 at its peak, lost two championship members in the past two years: Zeus and Gumayusi. Ironically, both were recruited by HLE. HLE clearly understood that their current glory was due to the synergy between teammates, and that separating them would significantly reduce their strength. Sure enough, after their departure, T1 dropped to sixth place in the 2026 league rankings. Only by participating in easier matches did they gradually recover their original ranking. Therefore, it's no wonder T1 held a promotional event at their home stadium to regain public confidence and gauge support.

Keria's contract extended for three years

Time flies, and it's time for another core player, Keria, whose contract is about to expire. His role as support is undeniable; the Shurima system has functioned remarkably well thanks to him, making him a crucial link in the chain. If even he can't be retained, there's probably no one in the world who can replace him as the strongest support. Any contract shortfall presents an opportunity for HLE to hunt for him. Money talks, and once they get the chance to contact a player, they'll go all out. Not only are the management worried, but even the fans are extremely concerned about his decision.

However, T1 finally announced that Keria would renew his contract for three years. A ceremony was held at their home stadium, and the signing brought tears to the eyes of the audience. A three-year contract is the highest level of treatment and respect. The world's best support player is trusted by the team, and fans will feel happy for him. Last year, Faker also signed a four-year contract. A year has passed, and both of their contracts have three years remaining. In other words, they will fight side by side until retirement. Time waits for no one, and the final day has arrived, symbolizing their nine years of cooperation.

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