Just months after his controversial split with Colombian singer Shakira and retirement from Senior soccer, Gerard Pique announced his new completion named King’s League. And now the ex-Barcelona legend has come up with a bold claim regarding his competition.
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For anyone wondering, King’s League is an unconventional form of soccer with unique rules in which two 7-a sides battle it out in a 40-minute match. And a total of 12 teams take part in this competition. With some of the biggest Spanish streamers and ex-footballers signed up to compete, the league has certainly captured the attention of the public.
Now it has been revealed that the league finals or the ‘Final Four’ as it is called will take place in the historic stadium of FC Barcelona, Camp Nou.
Gerard Pique makes a bold claim
Pique has made a bold claim about the league’s final. He stated that “90,000 people will be able to attend the Kings League finals at the Spotify Camp Nou”. This certainly is a massive claim and one many might think is impossible.
Piqué: "90,000 people will be able to attend the Kings League finals at the Spotify Camp Nou."
— Barça Universal (@BarcaUniversal) January 20, 2023
Given that the King’s League is a new form of football and relatively unknown, it’s tough to imagine that Pique will be able to draw in such a large crowd. However, given his reputation and star power, it’s not out of the realm of possibility.
Shakira’s influence might affect these numbers
There’s no denying that Gerard Pique’s ambition to host 90000 people is a bold one. However, there are many factors that could prevent this from happening. One major factor is the Colombian singer and Pique’s ex Shakira.
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Casio’s stock market rate drastically dropped following Pique announcing his partnership with them.
Pique only collaborated with the brand after Shakira dissed him in her latest song. pic.twitter.com/bQQSKOke7P
— Pop Tingz (@ThePopTingz) January 14, 2023
Shakira’s influence led to Cassio’s massive drop in the company’s stocks. So the all drama with Shakira could definitely prevent Pique from achieving his goal.
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However, if Pique is able to deliver on his promise, it would be a huge coup for the King’s League and could help to cement it as a major force in the world of football. What are your thoughts on King’s League and the claim made by Gerard Pique? Let us know in the comments.