striker of Santos and the Brazilian National Team, has just taken a new position: President of Furia at Kings League, a society football competition created by former player Gerard Piqué.
The announcement was made on Wednesday (19) and marks a new chapter in the star’s career, which will now have the opportunity to get involved in the tournament that combines football and entertainment.
Kings League stands out for its different rules, which aim to increase interaction with the public.
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One of the peculiarities is that the president of the team can take penalties during the matches. This means that at some point, fans will be able to see Neymar in action not only as a player, but also as president if the situation allows.
Furia has already confirmed that it has a deal with Santos to ensure that the player’s activities at Kings League do not interfere with their performance in professional football.
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Neymar’s relationship with Kings League is not recent. According to Cris Guedes, a childhood friend of the player and one of Furia’s partners, Neymar has always shown enthusiasm for the team.
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“When the opportunity of the Club World Cup arose, Piqué called him to be president of a team at Kings League, but he could not for contractual reasons. Then he indicated the fury, of which he was always a fan, ”says Guedes.
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Although the position of president has a symbolic character, Neymar promises to get involved in team decisions. He will have the chance to participate in the team’s assembly at the Kings League Brazil draft, which will take place next week.
According to Guedes, Neymar is not content to be just a decorative figure and is always aware of players’ performance, offering suggestions and advice during competitions.
Furia, one of the largest electronic sports organizations in the world, also prepares for Kings League Brazil, which will take place between March and April in São Paulo, bringing together athletes, musicians and digital influencers.
