Neymar Joins Furia Esports, Set to Lead Kings League Team
Football superstar Neymar Jr. has joined forces with Furia, Brazil's leading esports organization, becoming president of their media football team for the upcoming Kings League season. This move follows Neymar's recent return to Santos FC after a stint with Al-Hilal.
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Neymar's Role in the Kings League:
Neymar expressed his enthusiasm, highlighting his long-standing admiration for Furia: "Anyone who follows me knows my unwavering support for Furia. I'll be actively involved whenever possible." His primary responsibility will be assembling Furia's Kings League roster. The Kings League, a 7v7 competition with 10 teams, features a unique draft system where team presidents select 10 players from a pool of 222. Neymar will also have the opportunity to participate in matches via the "president penalty" rule.
Understanding the Kings League:
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Created by Gerard Piqué and streamer Ibai Llanos, the Kings League, launched in 2022, has expanded globally, holding finals at prestigious venues like Camp Nou. The Brazilian edition, running March-April in São Paulo, includes prominent clubs like Fluxo and Loud. The league features unique gameplay elements such as "double goal" bonuses and temporary player removals. The draft will be broadcast live on February 24th.
Neymar's Deep-Rooted Furia Connection:
Neymar's support for Furia dates back to 2019, when they qualified for a CS:GO Major. He consistently celebrated their achievements on social media, even attempting to invest in the organization over several years before this official partnership. One memorable quote highlights his enthusiasm: "Go Brazil! Go Furia! Today is hunting day for Art, headshots from Yuurih, and clutch moments from Kscerato!" He further compared the atmosphere at a Rio de Janeiro CS:GO tournament to the FIFA World Cup.
Beyond Furia: Neymar's Esports Involvement:
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Neymar's passion extends beyond Furia. He's played exhibition matches with Fallen, a Brazilian esports legend, and interacts with other prominent figures like s1mple. His close friendship with Furia CEO Andre Akkari, a professional poker player, is also noteworthy, with Neymar frequently seeking Akkari's poker advice.
Neymar's involvement promises to elevate Furia's presence in the rapidly growing media football and esports landscape.
