“Life is created at conception”: Head coach for e-sports organisation SACKED for expressing pro-life views

G2 Esports has dismissed their head coach Luke Perković after he shared his opposition to abortion.

The German e-sports organisation, one of the world’s largest organisations in competitive video gaming, announced last week that it had terminated its relationship with the Croatian coach (better known as Perkz), following a post in the social media platform X where he discussed both his Catholic faith and his strongly-held views on abortion. 

In the post, Perković shared his thoughts on his career, his religious beliefs and what he deemed to be a disappointing performance from his team at this year's World Championship. 

Specifically on abortion, he wrote:

“There are some things I stand for, very simple things in life, but the only thing that is unshakeable for me, despite how widely accepted it is in public, is abortion … I cannot comprehend how people do not understand that it is murder, as life is created at conception. That is one view I will die by and never change.”

Instantly the coach was met with immense criticism and calls for his dismissal from G2 Esports. 

Subsequently in a statement on X, the organisation announced his dismissal, apologising for the “hurt” that his statement caused and citing their commitment to “respect and uphold” diversity. 

https://t.co/QSFwfh53yn
— G2 Esports (@G2esports) November 5, 2026

The post, which has amassed over 15 million views, has also received push-back. X users have pointed out the hypocrisy of the organisation in terms of their posturing on respecting diversity whilst firing an employee for having different beliefs to theirs.

@G2esports "we are a diverse organization but if you have a differing opinion, we have to fire you"
— . (@dirtE_11b) November 5, 2026

In addition, X users have pointed out that G2 Esports participates in the Esports World Cup, whose founder and primary financial backer is Saudi Arabia — a country which criminalises same-sex relationships. This is arguably a much more controversial fact than one of their employees being pro-life. Yet, there seems to be no reaction from the organisation half as impassioned as that on account of Perković.

@G2esports Hey guys just wondering but if you’re sacking Perkz for his religious beliefs then I assume you will never be participating in EWC ever again right? Or is that okay because the Saudi government gives you a big bag of money?
— The Rule-Smashing Pun Machine (@ErectForEla) November 5, 2026

Since the events, Perković has seemingly deleted his X account. Fans have criticised the G2 Esports for terminating their contract with the coach for simply holding pro-life beliefs, with many posting that they will no longer support the organisation.

@G2esports He is a catholic in a majority catholic continent using his freedom of speech to state his belives. And you fired him because of diversity? I have been cheering for G2 till now. Not anymore. Jesus is King.
— Alberto Crespo (@lluerna_) November 5, 2026

Increasing attacks on the expression of pro-life beliefs

Across the West, instances of criminalisation and silencing of those with pro-life beliefs are becoming more common and shameless. In Belfast, a pastor was convicted for preaching the gospel during a small open-air service near a hospital that committed abortions. In the UK, a teacher was fired for sharing her pro-life views, when she was asked her opinion on abortion by a student in her class. We have even seen the case of Isabel Vaughan-Spruce — a woman who has been repeatedly criminally charged for silently praying outside an abortion clinic in the UK. 

In Ireland, we have the so-called “Safe Access Zones”, which cover 100 meters surrounding any hospital which provides abortions. The relevant legislation makes it a criminal offence to be seen doing anything which could be deemed as “influencing” the decision of a woman to have her unborn child killed in the womb. 

Why every pro-life action matters, no matter how small

Those who are secure in their position and beliefs, especially when the law is on their side, do not feel easily threatened by the existence of people with opposing beliefs. Yet, pro-aborts across the West are feeling increasingly insecure — as they should. 

It is easy to feel defeated at times when we witness the overwhelming lack of basic respect for human life. But we cannot be discouraged. Our efforts, both big and small, matter. A simple conversation about abortion in Ireland or the sharing of pro-life literature is not destined to fall on deaf ears. These small actions add up. 

We must keep fighting against this culture of death. All it takes for change to happen is for enough people to truly want it, and to not give up. Life will win. Please help support the pro-life cause in Ireland in any way you can.