Marrakech-based Zaytouna FC announced on May 20, 2025, its entry into the King's League after receiving a wildcard invitation directly from founder Gerard Piqué. The Moroccan team will be led by music star Maître Gims and manager Youssef Aarab. Founded in 2019, Zaytouna FC consists exclusively of Moroccan players from Marrakech. The team specializes in five-a-side football and boasts an impressive record of 345 undefeated matches. Their achievements include winning the Moroccan tournament in 2022 and representing the country at the World Cup in Germany in 2023. They recently triumphed at the Kickoff tournament. «As president of Zaytouna FC, I consider myself a big brother to these young players», said Aarab, who established the club to provide world-class facilities for developing young talent. The King's League, created in 2022 by Piqué and streamer Ibai Llanos, features seven-a-side matches lasting 40 minutes with unlimited substitutions and «secret cards» offering various advantages and disadvantages. The competition has already gained popularity across Spain, Latin America, Italy, Brazil, France, and Germany.
