m0NESY says IEM Beijing is not easier without Spirit and Vitality

Team Falcons sniper m0NESY said ahead of IEM Beijing 2026 that he does not expect an easy event just because Team Spirit and Team Vitality are not playing, Cybersport.ru reported on Nov. 1.

According to the outlet, m0NESY said the absence of the two teams does not mean the event got easier, and that a long road lies ahead.

Focus on every opponent

He said it does not matter who Falcons play: concentration has to be kept at all times. m0NESY added that he prefers to stay focused whatever the opponent.

On playing NAVI

m0NESY said Falcons are now playing Natus Vincere (NAVI). He said he always likes facing them and that NAVI is the organization he grew up in.

He also said it is simply interesting to play against his friend b1t, and that matches against NAVI always turn out interesting. In his words, NAVI have a special style that he likes.