On January 31st, Neymar rejoined Santos FC after a year with Al-Hilal. Just weeks later, on February 19th, this football superstar partnered with Brazil's leading esports organization, Furia, becoming president of their media football team. This exciting move positions Furia for the upcoming Kings League season, a unique tournament blending traditional sports and esports.

Table of Contents

• What Will Neymar Do?
• What Is Kings League?
• Neymar's Longstanding Connection to Furia
• Neymar's Ties to Esports Extend Beyond Furia

What Will Neymar Do?

Neymar expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "Anyone who follows me knows how much I've backed Furia since day one. Whenever my schedule allows, I'll be working closely with the team. I'm confident that the squad we assemble will consistently perform at a high level."

His primary task is building Furia's Kings League roster. The league uses a 7v7 format with 13-player teams; 10 players are drafted from a pool of 222 participants, and 10 teams compete. Beyond recruitment, Neymar can participate in matches via the "president penalty" rule.

What Is Kings League?

Launched in Spain in 2022 by Gerard Piqué and streamer Ibai Llanos (17 million Twitch followers), the Kings League has expanded to Italy and Central America. Past finals were held at venues like Camp Nou. Matches are 2x20 minutes and include unique features like "double goal" bonuses and temporary player removals.

The Brazilian edition, running March-April in São Paulo, features teams like Fluxo, Loud, and a team led by streamer Gaules (over 500,000 concurrent viewers). The presentation and draft will air live on February 24th.

Neymar's Longstanding Connection to Furia

Neymar has been a fervent Furia supporter since their 2019 CS:GO Major qualification. He frequently shared match highlights and celebratory videos on social media. He once praised their performance, saying, "Go Brazil! Go Furia! Today is hunting day for Art, headshots from Yuurih, and clutch moments from Kscerato!"

In 2023, he attended a Rio de Janeiro CS:GO tournament, comparing the atmosphere to the FIFA World Cup. He even attempted to invest in Furia over several years before this official partnership.

Neymar's Ties to Esports Extend Beyond Furia

Neymar has played exhibition matches with Fallen and interacted with s1mple. His close friendship with Furia CEO Andre Akkari (a professional poker player and 2016 Olympic torchbearer) is notable; Neymar frequently seeks Akkari's poker advice.

With Neymar's leadership and passion, Furia is well-positioned for success in media football and esports.