Kings League is a recent phenomenon in Brazil that gained strength after the Brazilian team’s conquest at the World Cup of Nations, played in Italy in January 2025.
This year, the tournament will have an edition on Brazilian soil, still with no set date. However, the teams are keeping an eye on athletes and even former players. This is the case of Zé Roberto, quoted to play the competition. THE Sporting News Explain.
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Are you going to play at Kings League?
According to the Portal Kings League Brasil profile, news expert on the world of competition, Zé Roberto is being quoted in some teams to play the championship.
So far, there is no official position of the player, nor of any team in the tournament. It is worth mentioning that, at age 50, the former player draws attention for his very good physical form to this day,
🚨 Rumors point out that former player Zé Roberto is being probed and may be in a Kings League Brazil team!
— Portal Kings League Brasil (@Portal_KingsBR)
What are the changes in Kings League rules?
From this season, Kings League will implement five new rules. They are:
- New 1×1: In the first touch, the ball no longer needs to be behind, and the goalkeeper can leave the area and play as a line player.
- New data: The format will have only 3 phases: the King/Queen’s face (1×1 with the goalkeeper), 2×2 and 3×3.
- Minute 18 and 38: The exit will be kept in the format of aquatic polo. If a team commits infringement, such as a false exit, the ball will start in the center for the team that has not committed the infraction.
- President’s penalty: If the penalty is not charged until the 38 minute, it will be automatically triggered
- Changes in Shootout: If the player kicks the ball on one of the beams, he can try the rebound if the time is not over yet.
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What are the teams of Kings League Brazil?
According to the portal Kings League Brasil, which specializes in event news, some teams are already confirmed. They are: G3X, Furia fc, Loud Sports Club, Nyvelados, Dedele fc e FC flow. There will be ten teams in the championship, so there is still four more representatives.
The presidents of each team are:
- G3X: Gaul
- Furia FC: Cris Guedes
- Loud Sports Club: Joker
- Nyvelados: Nyvi
- Dende: Luqueta and Paulinho
- FC flow: NOBRU AND CEROL
- To define: Jon vlogs
- To define: Ludmilla
- To define: Kondzilla and Michel
- To define: without confirmed president
What is Kings League?
Kings League is an innovative soccer competition created by Gerard Piqué, a former Barcelona player, which mixes traditional sport with elements of digital entertainment and pop culture.
The league consists of 12 teams that play with each other during the regular phase. The eight best teams advance to playoffs, in which they face qualifiers until two teams reach the grand final.
Kings League’s differential is in its dynamic rules and players profile. Each team has a “player 12”, usually a former renowned athlete or a popular influencer of the world of electronic sports or football.
In addition, Kings League is known for its innovative broadcasts, which use platforms such as Twitch and Youtube, making it accessible to a global and young audience, connected to digital media.
Kings League’s first World Cup was played in January this year and the Brazilian team was champion.
