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Two-time champ Topson joins LGD's TI 2026 roster after TaiLung ban

LGD Gaming signed Topias "Topson" Taavitsainen as its mid laner for The International 2026, announcing the move on Aug. 10. He replaces Santiago "TaiLung" Agüero Gustavo, who was banned from the tournament for a competitive integrity issue. Topson is a two-time The International champion and will join LGD's South American core that finished in the top six at last year's TI. The signing comes days before TI 2026 begins in Shanghai, China, giving LGD an experienced mid laner for the world championship.

• LGD announced Topson's signing on Aug. 10 as its mid laner for TI 2026.
• Topson replaces Santiago "TaiLung" Agüero Gustavo, who was banned from the tournament for a competitive integrity violation.
• Topson is a two-time The International champion and veteran mid laner.
• Topson joins a South American core that placed top six at last year's TI, and the signing occurred days before TI 2026 starts in Shanghai, China.