In his statement to GosuGamers, ze7 expressed his belief that sponsoring LAN tournaments would be a more effective method of promoting DotA than sponsoring individual DotA teams. He apologized to the players of LOST.ru and to Luccianoz, the creater of the LOST organization, for his abrupt departure.
Luccianoz gave a statement announcing that he could no longer sponsor LOST.ru without the help of ze7, though he plans to continue supporting LOST.eu, LOST.jo, and the EEDL. Luccianoz expressed regret in parting with the LOST.ru players and his former partner ze7.
It is currently unclear whether the former LOST.ru players will try to find new sponsorship or if this is the end of the team as we know it.
Statement from ze7
-"When Luccianoz came to me and proposed to me the sponsorship of LOST.ru I found that it was a great idea for me, in order to promote DotA and help Luccianoz achieve his goals.
After the LAN tournament I saw that the best way for me to promote DotA and my business was to host big LAN tournaments, not to sponsor a DotA teams. So I would like to apologize to LOST.ru and Luccianoz for making them look bad."
Statement from Luccianoz
-"I am glad that ze7 and I hosted the biggest LAN event in jordan, which helped us promote DotA. We achieved our goals and I am a little sad that ze7 wants out because he sponsored LOST.ru under my wing.
I am really sad that I lost PGG and Jolie because I seriously respect and love the guys alot. But without a partner I can't sponsor three big teams."
The LOST organization will continue with LOST.eu, LOST.jo and EEDL."
-"When Luccianoz came to me and proposed to me the sponsorship of LOST.ru I found that it was a great idea for me, in order to promote DotA and help Luccianoz achieve his goals.
After the LAN tournament I saw that the best way for me to promote DotA and my business was to host big LAN tournaments, not to sponsor a DotA teams. So I would like to apologize to LOST.ru and Luccianoz for making them look bad."
Statement from Luccianoz
-"I am glad that ze7 and I hosted the biggest LAN event in jordan, which helped us promote DotA. We achieved our goals and I am a little sad that ze7 wants out because he sponsored LOST.ru under my wing.
I am really sad that I lost PGG and Jolie because I seriously respect and love the guys alot. But without a partner I can't sponsor three big teams."
The LOST organization will continue with LOST.eu, LOST.jo and EEDL."
Stay tuned to GosuGamers as we continue to bring you updates on LOST.ru.
