makazze nearly missed out on the Cologne Major after running into serious visa complications. As a passport holder from Kosovo, the Natus Vincere player is restricted to a maximum 90-day stay within any 180-day period across the Schengen area.

The player accidentally overstayed this strict limit by a single day, putting his professional career in immense jeopardy. The ongoing bureaucratic uncertainty weighed heavily on him during official practice and matches, creating a severe mental distraction.

“I had visa problems, and I even thought that the Cologne Major could be my last tournament in Europe. It was in my head and prevented me from focusing. Now NAVI helped solve everything, so everything is OK,” makazze said.

Fortunately, the organization stepped in and successfully assisted in resolving the complex visa complication. With the legal hurdle now cleared, makazze can refocus entirely on competing under the Natus Vincere banner without any lingering travel worries.