Lamine Yamal sends out 'champion' warning as Barcelona wonderkid joins Gerard Pique's Kings League and reveals new team name after replacing Sergio Aguero

Under the chairpersonship of Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero, Kunisports participated in the last two editions of Kings League Spain. However, the Argentine has now shifted the base of his team to the Kings League America as Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal replaces him in the league. The 17-year-old has also revealed the name of his new team, La Capital FC and sent out a 'champion' warning to his opponents.

Yamal was asked by reporters about the significance of his team's name, to which the Spaniard said: "The name? Well, it was my cousin’s idea, because in the end, we call our neighborhood 'La Capital' because for us, it’s the most important place in Spain, so 'La Capital'. And the crest, because I like pink, to be honest, and because it looked good." He also added: "Players who don’t have the heart of a champion don’t interest me."

The unique seven-a-side football league was started by ex-Barcelona and Spain defender Gerard Pique in 2022. In the inaugural season of the league in 2023, El Barrio won the winter split, while xBuyer Team clinched the Summer Split. In 2024, Porcinos FC lifted the title.

The youngster will be back in action for Hansi Flick's side on Wednesday as they take on Atletico Madrid in the second leg of their Copa del Rey fixture. The tie is currently level at 4-4 after a thrilling first leg.