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Lamine Yamal drops bombshell as Barcelona wonderkid becomes latest superstar 'signing' for Gerard Pique's Kings League

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<p>On Sunday night, Yamal was unveiled as a new recruit for the seven-a-side competition. In a Traitors TV show-like reveal, the 17-year-old took off his hood and said: "Here begins the new Kings' season. Let's beat the game."</p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Lamine Yamal, the new star of the Kings League. ⭐ <a href="https://t.co/znTeCSORb5">pic.twitter.com/znTeCSORb5</a></p>— Kings League World (@_KingsWorld) <a href="https://twitter.com/_KingsWorld/status/1832499264179859958?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 7, 2024</a></blockquote>
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WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Spanish publication <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/kings-league/lamine-yamal-nuevo-fichaje-estrella-107873213" target="_blank">Sport</a> says although the Spain international's role has not yet been revealed, it will be detailed in the coming days. The fourth edition of this competition gets underway on September 15 at the Cupra Arena in Barcelona. If Yamal plays in the tournament, that will be quite the bombshell.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>The Kings League was <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/gerard-pique-football-rule-change-ex-barcelona-star-draws-should-be-outlawed/blt8ff8deb207a24bd9" target="_blank">launched in late 2022 by former Barca and Spain defender Pique</a> - who tweeted a bomb emoji in response to Yama's unveiling. The format involves additions such as a tie-breaker penalty shootout, unlimited substitutions, double goals, and more. In the previous editions of the tournament, former stars such as Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Iker Casillas, Sergio Aguero, Ronaldinho, and Eden Hazard have taken part.</p><p></p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Sport state that more players for the tournament will be confirmed on Wednesday, September 11. Spanish side Porcinos FC will once again be the team to beat after winning the first Kings World Cup in June.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

Lamine Yamal drops bombshell as Barcelona wonderkid becomes latest superstar 'signing' for Gerard Pique's Kings League | Goal.com US

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has become the latest superstar &apos;signing&apos; for Gerard Pique&apos;s Kings League tournament.