Social media has been abuzz with discuss of a brand new soccer league over the previous 24 hours. What’s Baller League? And why is there a lot intrigue?
Influencers and former skilled footballers have teamed as much as launch UK and American variations of Baller League in 2025.
The six-a-side format was arrange in Germany by entrepreneur Felix Starck alongside footballers Mats Hummels and Lukas Podolski, and is now heading to the UK and US.
KSI, who has 24.8 million YouTube subscribers, will probably be president of the UK model with streamer IShowSpeed named as president of the American league.
Soccer legends Gary Lineker, John Terry and Luis Figo have been lined up as group managers, whereas Micah Richards, Alan Shearer, Freddie Ljungberg, Jens Lehmann and Robert Pires have additionally been signed up as coaches.
“Sport is now not as simple as simply saying ‘look, we’re right here now, come and watch us,’ says Starck.
“That is simply not how sport works any extra. It must be thrilling, and it must be genuine. These are the 2 phrases that we at all times use at Baller League.”
Miniminter and Tobi, each a part of YouTube group Sidemen, plus streamer AngryGinge are set to attempt their hand at administration.
Former Barcelona and Brazil playmaker Ronaldinho and IShowSpeed are the one two individuals to have been confirmed for the US model to date.
