What the VP Owner Said
In the released segment, he stated:
The salary range is clear to everyone. It depends on whether you're disabled or can play. In CS2 , it reaches $50,000, and s1mple in his prime with NAVI received such an amount.
Owner of Virtus.pro
This phrase quickly spread across social media, sparking a storm of reactions—from surprise to outright criticism.
s1mple's Reaction
The former star player of NAVI did not leave the statement unanswered and publicly refuted the claim about a $50,000 monthly salary:
I never had a $50k salary at NAVI.
Oleksandr "s1mple" Kostyliev
According to s1mple, such figures are not accurate, and the mentioned amount is an exaggeration without any real basis.
What's Happening Now
The situation has escalated into a mini-scandal in the CS2 media space. Some users believe that the VP owner simply wanted to "grab attention," while others suggest it might be a mistake or inaccurate information from rumors. s1mple has clearly indicated: there was never any talk of $50,000 at NAVI.
