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cup competition, run by the

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. The cup was created in 1957 and was played until 1990. It was re-launched again in 2007 as ''King's Cup of Champions'', and was played by only the top 6 finishers of the

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plus the

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and

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winners. Since 2014, it was renamed as ''King's Cup'', the competition returned to its roots by implementing the old format. 153 clubs have taken part in the tournament.

Qualification and prize money

The cup winner will be guaranteed a place in the

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. Prize money: * Final winners: 5,500,000

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Qualification and prize money

Winners by year

Performance by club

Trophies

Finals

References

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