NBA's Kings invest in Sacramento Republic

The Republic, who play in the third tier of the United States' football pyramid, claim they are "built for MLS" and hailed the Kings' investment as a significant step towards securing a berth in the top-tier of their sport in the USA.

For the Kings, the decision is about making their hometown a "world-class city".

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