The retirement of Th3Antonio: a League of Legends legend bids farewell
This afternoon, the League of Legends community received shocking news: the retirement of Th3Antonio, one of Spain's most beloved and iconic players. After more than a decade competing and racking up achievements, Th3Antonio has decided to end his professional career. At 6:00 PM this Tuesday, the toplaner posted an emotional video on his social media announcing his retirement and later went live on Twitch to explain his reasons and his future projects.
A journey full of achievements
Th3Antonio debuted in Superliga at just 16 years old and has since collected an impressive number of titles. His career has been marked by unforgettable moments, including his recent debut in the LEC, the highest level of European competition, where he showcased his skill and dedication. With an impressive legacy, Th3Antonio bids farewell to active competition, leaving an indelible mark on the League of Legends scene.
The decision to retire
During his Twitch stream, Th3Antonio shared that his initial plan was to continue in the LEC after a strong summer split. However, with no offers from LEC teams and a lack of motivation to return to Superliga, he felt he had no choice but to make this difficult decision. "My intention was to keep competing in LEC... but there was no other option," he said tearfully, expressing the challenge of going back to a lower league and dedicating the necessary time to the game.
New projects: costreaming and poker
Though his competitive League of Legends career is ending, Th3Antonio will stay close to the community. He has committed to costreaming LEC matches, covering games from the league and his team, GiantX, and plans to move to Berlin to be closer to the action. He also revealed that he’ll be exploring poker, another passion of his, which he plans to feature in upcoming streams.
A painful farewell, but not a goodbye
Th3Antonio’s retirement is a loss for his fans and the Spanish League of Legends scene. However, his role as a content creator and GiantX ambassador will keep him involved in the community. Though he won’t be competing in the Summoner’s Rift, his charisma and love for the game will continue to inspire many.
