In recent weeks, racially-charged unrest has taken the United States by storm, to say the least. Thousands upon thousands of United States citizens – as well as supporters of the same cause from nations around the world – have taken to the streets in protests for racial equality and an end to police brutality.<\/p>\n
While this may seem like a strange note to discuss professional esports on, the current environment of the United States political and social scene is extremely relevant to the unfortunate news to be shared today.<\/p>\n
Today, Capcom announced the indefinite ban of professional player Ryan “FChamp” Ramirez, a professional\u00a0Street Fighter<\/em><\/a> player from the United States. The announcement, embedded below, reads as follows:<\/p>\n “Ryan ‘FChamp’ Ramirez is hereby banned indefinitely from all Capcom-owned and\/or operated events including Capcom pro Tour and Street Fighter League for violating the player code of conduct. This is a global ban, meaning it applies to tournaments and events in all locations throughout the world.”<\/p>\n At this moment, there is no word from FChamp’s team, PlayBook Esports, on whether they intend to keep the player on their roster.<\/p>\n pic.twitter.com\/nGlEHrttMo<\/a><\/p>\n — Capcom Fighters (@CapcomFighters) June 17, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n