The inaugural Más+ by Messi 1v1 World Crown is a brand-new global search for the most talented male and female footballers.
Más+ by Messi, in collaboration with eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Leo Messi, is igniting a worldwide search for the most exceptional 1v1 players – and it’s coming to London.
This brand new tournament is designed to redefine how the next generation of ballers make their name, performing under the watchful eye of Messi, who will be personally involved by helping in the selection of competitors and overseeing the final rounds.
A Global Quest To Unearth Exceptional Skills
The journey to anoint the world’s top male and female 1v1 players begins on 2 August in Los Angeles. Over the following six weeks, the Más+ by Messi 1v1 World Crown will make stops in Toronto, London, and Dublin, with players battling it out in intense, head-to-head showdowns for a coveted spot in September’s showpiece final in Miami. The London event will take place on 23 August at Merky FC.
Aspiring ballers are encouraged to enter for a chance to be selected for a place in the city pre-qualifier events, with city event winners progressing to the final in Miami. Alternatively, a select few ‘Wildcard’ spots can be secured by showcasing skills through video applications, with selected competitors heading straight to the Miami final.
The Essence of 1v1: Rules of Engagement
- Attacker plays a 1-2 with the defender
- Attacker, beating the defender to score a goal, will get 1 point
- Play resets and players switch positions
- Defender stopping the attacker from scoring a goal will get 1 point
- Attackers get 10 seconds to score a goal at each round
- First to 3 points advances to the next round
The ultimate male and female 1v1 World Crown champions will not only claim a $5,000 prize, presented by Messi himself in Miami, but will also receive a replica of the World Crown.
Speaking about this groundbreaking initiative, Leo Messi shared: “Football is about passion, skill, and the joy of the game. The Más+ by Messi 1v1 World Crown is pure sport and isn’t just about finding champions; it’s about incredible, undiscovered talent showing the world what they can do.
“London is one of the places with the most football clubs and a huge number of fans, so I’m sure it’s going to be really interesting to see all the talent that will show up in the tournament there. There’s no doubt some great players will take the opportunity to shine and make their way to Miami.”
To enter for a chance to play in a city pre-qualifier event, or enter as a Wildcard, visit uk.masbymessi.com/pages/1v1