It is no secret that Gerard Pique loves soccer. The Spanish defender, who has played for FC Barcelona and the Spanish national team, has now turned his attention to a new project: the Queens League. The Queens League is the women’s counterpart of the Kings League.
Kings League is a new unconventional form of soccer with unique rules and shorter matches. The competition has been running for almost two months and has been highly successful. With names like soccer legend, Ronaldinho being involved with the league.
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After this success, Pique announced the inauguration of the Queens League. Just like the Kings League, the Queens League will follow the concept of soccer with entertainment. Here’s everything you need to know about this new League.
Queens League- new project by Gerard Pique
The Queens League is a women’s soccer league that is set to start on March 6. There are 12 teams in the competition in which two 7-A sides will battle it out for 40 minutes. Just like the Kings League, the rules will be different and many popular personalities are involved.
👑 Aquí están. Las y los protagonistas de la Queens League Oysho.
😌 Pasémoslo bien. pic.twitter.com/szTKDNztkU
— Queens League (@QueensLeague) February 24, 2023
The Queens League is to officially start on March 6. The league will have a format similar to the men’s league, with matches every Saturday, for 11 days, and six consecutive matches in the afternoon on each date.
¡El calendario! 👇 pic.twitter.com/FULHlhHSyM
— Queens League (@QueensLeague) February 24, 2023
The fact that Pique is putting so much effort into the Queens League shows that he is committed to growing the women’s game. Hopefully, the Queens League will be a step in the right direction for the women’s game.
Some big names along with soccer legends involved in the league
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Gemita, one of the most influential streamers in Spain, will join Porcinas FC of which Brazilian legend, Ronaldinho, has recently become a part. The journalist and sports analyst for Argentine television, Morena Beltrán, will preside over Kunitas with Manchester City legend Kun Aguero. She also has a huge Twitter following of more than half a million.
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Another streamer with a following of 1.7 million on Twitch, Mayichi will join 1K along with the Real Madrid legend Iker Casillas. Other famous names include Noe9977 and DjMaRiiO who will join the Ultimate Móstoles women’s team, Espe, joining Aniquiladoras FC, and Violeta leading the Las Trancas FC.
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With so many big names involved, the prospect of the Queens League is already looking strong. It will be interesting to see how this league does compare to its male counterpart. What are your thoughts on the Queens League? Let us know in the comments.