Gerard Piqué Launches the Prince Cup, His Twitch Soccer League for Kids

Former FC Barcelona player Gerard Piqué continued to transform traditional soccer into a show for the 21st century on Tuesday, debuting a new competition that incorporates the same video game-style elements that have made his past leagues a success.More than 4,000 kids from across Spain signed up to participate in the Prince Cup, an indoor soccer tournament designed specifically for boys between 10 and 11 years old. Of those, only 144 made the cut to join one of the 12 official Prince Cup teams.Like Piqué’s Kings League and Queens League, his men’s and women’s indoor soccer leagues, Prince Cup teams are largely led by celebrity streamers. Their participation, and their millions of devoted followers, is a key part of the Prince Cup, which is broadcast primarily on streaming platforms, including YouTube, TikTok, and Amazon-owned Twitch.“Enjoy it as much as you can,” Piqué told the kids in the Prince Cup’s inaugural stream. “It doesn’t matter so much if you win or lose. Obviously, you should fight to win, but enjoy this week, enjoy every moment, every experience with your teammates.”Piqué’s Prince Cup is a one-week tournament that will last until Sunday, where the champion will be crowned. The Prince Cup’s debut attracted
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