All the news from Kings League Italia

Yesterday at the Centro Eventi Torino, just steps away from the Juventus Stadium, the presentation event for the Kings League Italia took place. This 7-a-side football phenomenon, launched in 2022 by Kosmos, the company created and led by Gerard Piqué, is now ready to make its mark in Italy. The competition, which introduces innovative rules aimed at making football even more spectacular and entertaining for the audience, officially debuts in Italy with a unique format. The official presentation of Kings League Italia was hosted by Pierluigi Pardo, opened with a greeting from Gerard Piqué, and featured Zlatan Ibrahimovic, appointed as President of Kings League Italia, and Claudio Marchisio, named Head of Competition. Among the guests were Giorgio Chiellini, Andrea Pirlo, Marco Storari, Gianluigi Buffon, Luca Toni, and, joining remotely, Alex Del Piero and Francesco Totti, further demonstrating the excitement generated by this sports event.

The Teams and Their Crests

Among the teams participating in the competition are the Stallions, led by Blur, the Punchers by Pierino and Gnabri, the Grenbaud Circus by Grenbaud, Ceasar by the duo Er Faina-En3rix, TRM by Marzaa, Gear7 by Manuuxo, the Underdogs by Mirkocisco, Alpak by Frenezy, and Lotus by Sergio Cruz and Off Samuel. Additionally, the top three teams include the Boomers, led by Fedez, who announced Luciano Moggi as co-president; Zeta, managed by ZW Jackson, which has already caught Zlatan Ibrahimovic's attention for its emblem and red-and-black colors; and Zebras, led by Luca Campolunghi, a clear homage to Juventus. Keep an eye out for potential collaborations with the Turin-based club, especially in a golden year for sports in the city, from the ATP Finals to the Universiade.

The Kings League Final at the Juventus Stadium

Among the latest announcements, the most significant is Italy being named the host country for the first Kings World Cup Nations, kicking off on January 1, 2025. Over 12 days, 16 countries will compete to be crowned the first Kings League World Champions, with the final taking place in Turin at the Juventus Stadium. The President of the Piedmont Region, Alberto Cirio, and the Mayor of Turin, Stefano Lo Russo, welcomed the competition, whose final is scheduled for January 12, 2025, at the Allianz Stadium. "The excitement of the Nitto ATP Finals, where Jannik Sinner became world number one, is still fresh, and now another major international event has chosen Turin and Piedmont. When the organizers proposed this challenge, we enthusiastically embraced it due to its significance and the success of the previous edition, particularly among younger audiences," said the President of the Piedmont Region, Alberto Cirio.