Former League of Legends Player Sanctioned by US Government
Kirill “Likkrit” Malofeyev, a former professional player of the popular game League of Legends, has been directly sanctioned by the US government due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This comes after the US Department of the Treasury revealed a new list of individuals targeted by sanctions on April 20.
Likkrit, who gained recognition in 2016 when his team Albus NoX Luna reached the quarterfinals of the World Championship, has shared on vk.com that he has left CrowCrowd, an organization he has owned since 2019, according to Leaguepedia.
Likkrit’s Background and Affiliations
As reported by Escorenews.com, Likkrit is said to be the son of Konstantin Malofeev, a businessman and owner of the media group Tsargrad. The individual is known for his dedication to Russian Orthodox Christianity and support for President Vladimir Putin.
Achievements and Retirement
Likkrit had a successful career as a professional League of Legends player. He gained popularity during Worlds 2016, where his underdog team Albus NoX Luna defied expectations and advanced to the quarterfinals. They defeated powerhouse teams such as G2 Esports and Counter Logic Gaming in the group stage. However, they ultimately lost to Europe’s H2k-Gaming in the playoffs.
Despite the loss, Likkrit demonstrated good sportsmanship by delivering a post-game speech, acknowledging the skill of the European team and emphasizing the importance of respect. He retired from professional play after Worlds, with his last active role as a support player for CIS squad M19 in November 2017.
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