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      Five clubs Paul Pogba could join with move being ‘finalised’ as former Man Utd and Juventus star’s doping ban ends

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      PAUL POGBA is free to return to football after his doping ban officially came to an end on Tuesday.And the former Manchester United midfielder is looking for a new club after mutually agreeing to terminate his Juventus contract late last year.Paul Pogba is free to return to football after his doping ban officially endedCredit: APPogba has been out-of-action for 18 monthsCredit: AFPThe former Juventus star posted a video of him training on TuesdayCredit: Instagram / paulpogbaPogba was initially hit with a four-year suspension last February after testing positive for the banned substance DHEA – but had the term reduced to 18 months after a successful appeal.And the 31-year-old – who always denied any deliberate wrongdoing – can start playing matches again from March 11 following the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling.The French World Cup winner’s last competitive game was on September 3, 2023 when he came off the bench for Juventus against Empoli.But several suitors have registered their interest in Pogba, who even claimed that a deal was being “finalised” with an unnamed club.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSPogba posted of video of him training on Instagram today, with the caption: “Someone is back 🔙🔋🐙”.But what are his best options – and which club has already opened the door for him?Manchester UnitedPogba fuelled speculation about a third stint at Man Utd with a cryptic Instagram post in January.The Frenchman first shared a cartoon drawing of himself standing next to Old Trafford hero Amad Diallo in a Red Devils kit.Most read in FootballPogba made 233 appearances for United across two spells at the club.He left Old Trafford in 2022 as a free agent and returned to Juventus, where he was hampered by injuries.But the reality is that Pogba is not the answer to United’s endless list of problems. What Ruben Amorim needs is young blood, that can be nurtured into top talent, not a player who hasn’t kicked a ball in 18 months.Pogba fuelled speculation about a third stint at Man UtdCredit: APPogba shared a cartoon drawing of himself in a United kit next to Amad Diallo in JanuaryInter MiamiAs well as a United return, intense speculation has been given to Pogba joining David Beckham-owned Inter Miami in the United States.Pogba even met with Becks at the club’s MLS opener against New York City in Florida last month.And he also posted a picture of himself looking at Port Miami with the caption: “Let’s see what’s coming…” shortly afterwards.The addition of a player like Pogba would further strengthen Inter Miami’s project, which aims to reach the Club World Cup.If Pogba were to be offered a deal, he would then join forces with eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi.Pogba even met with Becks at the club’s MLS opener last monthMarseilleA homecoming to his native France is reportedly on the cards as well.And Marseille manager Roberto De Zerbi has even opened the door for this to happen.De Zerbi has history of signing European football outcasts, including Pogba’s old Man Utd team-mate Mason Greenwood.The former Brighton boss said during the winter window: “I would like to have only champions in my team. “Pogba has always been a champion but honestly, during my discussions with staff, we have never spoken about it.”Marseille director Mehdi Benatia has refused to rule out a move for Pogba in the 2025/26 season.Pogba would be reunited with his old United team-mate Mason Greenwood if he joined MarseilleCredit: GettySaudi Pro LeagueThe Saudi Pro League’s financial power could lure Pogba to follow Cristiano Ronaldo and Co. to the Middle East.Where in the sovereign state he would land nobody, not even him, knows as the league shares out imported talent as a way of keeping things competitive.Pogba could be tempted to link up with top French players like N’Golo Kante and Karim Benzema already at Al-Ittihad. And, Al-Shabab, now overseen by former Juventus director Pavel Nedved, could also be a viable option.While Brazilian clubs Corinthians and Santos have also been touted as possible destinations.Pogba could be tempted to link up with top French players like N’Golo KanteCredit: Afp or licensorsFenerbahceFenerbahce was reportedly aiming to sign Pogba during the January transfer window. READ MORE SUN STORIESPogba has previously worked with Fenerbahce’s current manager, Jose Mourinho, during their time at Old Trafford.The French midfielder would be reunited with old midfield partner Fred, too. Pogba has previously worked with Fenerbahce’s current manager Jose MourinhoCredit: ReutersPaul Pogba next club oddsOdds courtesy of bet365Inter Miami 9/4Man Utd 9/2Marseille 9/2Fenerbahce 7/1Al Ittihad Jeddah 10/1 More

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      Football ‘legend’ wins row with crypto millionaire ex-husband in bitter divorce fight over their £7m mansion

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      A FOOTBALL “legend” has won a row with her crypto millionaire ex-husband during their bitter divorce fight over a £7million mansion.Women’s football icon Diane Culligan, 63, has been battling with her financier ex Anthony, 62 since their divorce in 2022.Diane Culligan, 63, has won a legal battle to keep her £7million mansionCredit: StartraksDiane and her former husband Anthony Culligan, 62, argued the house should be sold and the money dividedCredit: Supplied by Champion NewsThe London mansion boasts nine-bedrooms and a cinema roomCredit: Supplied by Champion NewsThe power couple had been together for 40 years but when they decided to give the place a £2.1million revamp, things turned sour.As they separated, the Primrose Hill property in north London, which boasted nine bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and a home cinema, became a point of contention.The pair filed for divorce and it soon became difficult to navigate how they would split their assets.Mrs Culligan blamed him for the split, claiming he had “walked out of the marriage without explanation,” which she claimed left her needing counselling.Read more SportMr Culligam said his wife for “overbearing” and “irrational” and claimed his wife had twice physically restrained him from leaving when he had tried to walk out.They agreed that their £27.3m fortune should be split equally, but went to the High Court in a fight over how to do that, with Mrs Culligan desperate to stay in their former home.In a now published judgement, the judge declared that Diane Culligan could keep the million-pound mansion.Despite acknowledging that a single person might not need a nine-bedroom property, the judge accepted that she an “emotional connection” to the London property.Most read in FootballMr Justice MacDonald said: “The wife contends that she needs to remain in the former matrimonial home.”Whilst the standard of living enjoyed by the parties during the marriage was a good one, on the face of it, it is difficult to see how the wife’s current needs as a single person extend to a nine bedroom, seven bathroom property.”Kyle Walker party girls revealed as globe-trotting models – and lift lid on how star is enjoying his new life in MilanHe said even though one of the adult children currently lives at the property, and another plans to move in, the house doesn’t necessarily fit Mrs Culligan’s “current needs.”The Judge added: “Against this, I accept that the wife has an emotional connection to the former matrimonial home to a degree that was not apparent in the evidence of the husband.”Within that latter context, I am satisfied that a fair distribution of the assets can be achieved without the need to sell the former matrimonial home.”The couple met in 1982 before marrying while living in Japan ten years on and having three children together.Both are highly successful with Mr Culligan making a fortune out of digital currencies and Mrs Culligan being a self-proclaimed football “pioneer.”In 2019, the couple set up a company, with Mrs Culligan as the sole shareholder, which was used to purchase the Lionesses, with her husband becoming a director.The 63-year-old founded the Women’s Championship football side which she ran as chairman until 2023.They lived a luxury lifestyle after Anthony’s crypto skills turned £10,000 into a whopping £20million sum.With the rest of Anthony’s crypto cash, the couple made investments into property and built up an impressive portfolio.Mr Justice MacDonald said the former couple agreed that neither of them should get more than a half share of their fortune, but disagreed on how it should be split.Mr Justice Macdonald continued: “Theirs was a long marriage of some forty years.”There must be some sharing of the illiquid…asset, although the wife’s share should be kept to the minimum amount required to ensure fidelity to the principle of fairness.”He finally made an order under which she keeps the couple’s former home, but Mr Culligan gets their rental properties and will be paid £750,000 by his ex.The judge noted that Mrs Culligan had played a key role in removing the Millwall women’s side from the umbrella of the men’s and rebranding them.However, he criticised both parties in his judgment, describing Mr Culligan as a “less than impressive witness” and Mrs Culligan as “not an impressive witness.”READ MORE SUN STORIESWhen the London City Lionesses was sold in 2023, Mrs Culligan continued on as a £750,000-a-year consultant for four years.The judge described her decision to take £3m as annual £750,000 payments over four years as an attempt to “disguise assets as future income.The Judge ruled that Diane Culligan could keep the propertyCredit: Supplied by Champion NewsDiane founded Women’s Championship football side, the London City LionessesCredit: Startraks More

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      How Premier League could have SEVEN teams in Champions League with up to 11 clubs playing European football

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      ENGLAND could have SEVEN teams in next season’s Champions League.And there is a chance that European competitions in 2025/26 will feature an incredible 11 English clubs.As many as seven English clubs could compete in the Champions League next seasonCredit: ReutersWhile inclusions in the Europa League and Conference League could bring England’s overall participation in European competition to 11Credit: ReutersThe quirks of how Premier League sides qualify for Uefa competitions has opened up the possibility of an unprecedented English presence.And the onus is Aston Villa, and either Tottenham or Manchester United, to set up a spectacular reverse Brexit.England is already on course to earn a fifth spot in next season’s Champions League because of the performance of its teams in Europe so far in this campaign.The top two nations in Uefa’s coefficient rankings at the end of the season will each get an extra spot. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLEngland are currently top of the table, ahead of Spain and Italy, and still have six teams left in Europe to keep earning points.If England holds on to a top-two place, the top five finishers in the Premier League would all go into the Champions League.But if a club finished outside the top five, yet won the Champions League, they would qualify for next season’s competition as winners.Liverpool and Arsenal, two of the three English teams left in the CL, seem all but certain to come in the top five in the PL and so winning the CL would not make any difference.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSYet if Villa were to repeat their European Cup triumph of 1982, while finishing outside the top five, they would also go into the CL, taking England’s total number of clubs to six.Meanwhile Manchester United and Tottenham have next to no chance of finishing in European qualification places in the Premier League and are out of both domestic cups. Mikel Arteta urges Arsenal to ‘step up’ as focus switches to Champions League Yet if either club wins the Europa League, they would go straight into the league phase of next season’s Champions League – taking England’s representatives to seven.So that’s the seventh heaven scenario.But how could four more English clubs also find themselves in Europe?England starts every season with three allocated European places on top of however many clubs qualify for the Champions League.The highest finisher in the PL who does not earn a CL place automatically goes into the Europa League group stage. So do the FA Cup winners.And the team which wins the EFL Cup gets a place in the Europa Conference League play-off stage.But if either of the winners of the domestic cups finish in the Champions League qualifying spots then the European places normally allocated to those competitions can be passed down to the next highest finishers in the PL.Looking at the clubs left in the FA Cup, there is a decent chance that the FA Cup winners will also finish in the top five. Nottingham Forest, Manchester City, Brighton, Bournemouth and Villa could all do it (although if Villa finished in the top five, that would put an end to the hopes of having seven teams in the Champions League).Similarly, Carabao Cup finalists Liverpool and Newcastle are both in the top five right now and so in line to pass down their winners’ place in the Europa Conference League to the highest finisher in the Premier League.You can draw up a number of versions of a final league table that would see 10 clubs qualify for Europe.But how would you reach 11?Well, it relies on Chelsea winning the Europa Conference League and so gaining an extra English place in the Europa League – while also not qualifying for Europe by any other route.That seems unlikely, but it remains possible.A collapse in the Blues’ league form could see them finish outside a place which would earn a European place – 10th for example. As explained above, the three teams in seventh, eighth and ninth places could all gain European places by virtue of their league finish – depending on which sides fill the Champions League spots and win the domestic cups.A Chelsea triumph in the ECL, plus either United or Spurs winning the Europa League, would see more than half of the Premier League competing in Europe next season.There are even scenarios where finishing 11th in the PL would be enough to qualify for Europe by right.READ MORE SUN STORIESIf Spurs or United won the Europa League and also somehow finished in the top 10, along with Europa Conference League-winning Chelsea, then the Carabao Cup winners’ place in next season’s ECL would be passed down by Newcastle/Liverpool to the 11th-placed club.So even though Liverpool seem to have sewn up the title race, there is still plenty to play for – and lots of clubs to play for it!How 11 English teams could qualifyA final Premier League table and cup-winning scenario where 11 English teams qualify for Europe1 – Liverpool2 – Arsenal3 – Man City4 – Nottingham Forest5 – Newcastle6 – Aston Villa7 – Brighton8 – Bournemouth 9 – Fulham10 – Chelsea- – – – – – – – – – – – 11 – Manchester United/Tottenham- – – – – – – – – – – -WHO QUALIFIES?Top five all qualify for the Champions League – 5 CLUnited or Spurs win the Europa League – 6 CLVilla win the Champions League – 7 CL—————————————Brighton are the highest PL finishers outside CL qualifiers – 1ELForest or City win the FA Cup, but they are already in the CL through being in the top five so their EL place goes to next highest PL finishers, Bournemouth – 2ELChelsea win the Europa Conference League but their PL finish is not enough to earn a place in Europe – 3EL————————————Liverpool/Newcastle win the EFL Cup, but they qualify for the CL so their Europa Conference League place goes to next highest PL finishers, Fulham – 1ECLTOTAL7 CL+3 EL+1 ECL= 11 European placesCHELTENHAM FESTIVAL 2025 LIVE: LATEST TIPS AND RESULTS FROM THE GREATEST SHOW ON TURF More

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      Replace your Aston Villa and Crystal Palace players before they BLANK in Gameweek 28

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      ALL but two of the 20 Premier League clubs have one fixture to fulfil in Gameweek 28.This weekend will host eight top flight fixtures as well as the Carabao Cup final between Liverpool and Newcastle at Wembley.As a result, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace are set to start the international break early.Eze and Rogers are among the players on the way out in Dream Team this weekCredit: Dream TeamConsequently, popular Dream Team assets such as Morgan Rogers (£3.9m), Ollie Watkins (£5.2m) and Marc Guehi (£4m) will BLANK this coming Gameweek.Gaffers must find replacements for these players or make their peace with zero-pointers.MOST POPULAR ASTON VILLA AND CRYSTAL PALACE PLAYERS (% OWNERSHIP)26.5% – Morgan Rogers20.8% – Ollie Watkins20.6% – Emi Martinez11.2% – Lucas Digne9.4% – Marc Guehi8.3% – Eberechi Eze8.1% – Marcus Rashford7.9% – Youri Tielemans5.9% – Marco Asensio5.4% – Dean HendersonThere’s no doubt about it, these blanks are inconvenient to say the least.Asensio and Watkins were both among the five most recruited players ahead of Gameweek 27 as many Dream Team bosses intended to target the Villains’ double header against Brentford and Club Brugge – a perfectly logical strategy.But gaffers who opted for such a ploy will have to ditch those very same players before Saturday’s 1:30pm deadline.Asensio has been a popular man of late but a blank Gameweek is a significant hurdleCredit: PAAnd it may be a case of the hokey-cokey as Villa assets will probably be popular again during the international break as Unai Emery’s side are one of just seven teams with two fixtures to fulfil in Gameweek 29: Preston (a) and Brighton (a).Most read in FootballIn, out, in, out…Crystal Palace are also among the septet with two games scheduled for Gameweek 29: Fulham (a) and Southampton (a).There’s no easier opponent than Saints in the Premier League this season and so the likes of Daniel Munoz (£5.3m) and Jean Philippe-Mateta (£4.5m) should be considered among the best options once the Eagles’ blank Gameweek is out of the way.Munoz is Dream Team’s second-best defender right nowCredit: PASome gaffers may be in the unfortunate position of having more Villa and Palace players than transfers available for Gameweek 28.In such cases, it might be wise to ditch those most vulnerable to price drops.For example, Watkins banked ten points against the Bees at the weekend while Rashford settled for just two points.The outlook may change after Wednesday night’s game at Villa Park but at the stage the former is almost certainly set for a price increase whereas the latter will probably decrease in value.For some, Gameweek 28 might be about damage limitation.Score PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOW More

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      ‘Coincidence? I think not’ – Man Utd launch incredible new stadium plans but fans convinced it looks like a circus

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S plans for a brand new £2billion stadium have attracted some negative reactions.United revealed images and graphics of the 100,000-seater super ground they are planning to build near Old Trafford.Fans trolled Mancehester United’s new stadium with some calling it a ‘circus’Credit: APMan Utd unveiled their plans for the new £2bn stadiumCredit: PAAn Old Trafford Regeneration Task Force – organised by minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe – confirmed plans to demolish Man Utd’s legendary stadium and build a brand new home on adjacent land.The Red Devils are hoping their new home will be ready in five years’ time.Architects at Foster and Partners, who will design the project, said the stadium would feature an umbrella design.And that is what got some fans talking on social media as a few of them believe that tent surrounding the stadium makes it look like a “circus”.Read More on Man UtdSome of them even compared it to budget holiday park Butlin’s Minehead, where Man Utd super fan Luke Littler won the UK Open darts.The Manchester giants are enduring their worst ever Premier League season that has seen them dropping to 14th place in the table.And some decided to pour some salt in the already existing wounds after seeing the unique design.One fan tweeted: “Fair play to Manchester United for having the self-awareness to put a giant circus tent around their new stadium.”Most read in FootballCheltenham Festival betting offers and free betsAnother commented: “Man Utd’s new stadium design looks like a circus. Coincidence? I think not.”A third wrote: “Old Trafford or Minehead Butlins?”Sir Jim Ratcliffe explains his plans for the new Man Utd Stadium This fan said: “Notice how the new Manchester United stadium concept looks like a circus?”That one joked: “Man Utd are spending £2bn to build… a circus?”This post read: “The nets are obviously to stop [Diogo] Dalot’s crosses ending up on the railway track/car park.”Another fan joked it will be built by Apprentice contestants with Lord Sugar ordering them “your task is to design the UK’s biggest stadium”.And that fan wrote: “Butlins on steroids.”Finally, another post read: “New @ManUtd stadium looks very circus-y. Not in keeping with any of the surrounds.” More

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      Who is Clint 419? Everything we know about the fashion designer internet personality starring in the Baller League

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      THE slightly mysterious Clint – who has never revealed his full name – is the founder of Corteiz Rules The World (CRTW).The label is a cult London streetwear label founded in 2017, a brand whose main message is rebellion against convention.CRTW exploded in popularity during the pandemic, and its logo depicting the former prison island Alcatraz has become a recognisable signature on the streets of London and beyond. Its owner is now expanding further into mainstream recognition as a manager in the forthcoming Baller League, which takes place in London later this month.Early life, influence and a brief history of Clint 419The label first launched a limited collection of screen-printed T-shirts and crewnecks and has since expanded its product offering to include tracksuits, shoes and bags. A native of north west London, Clint quickly gained a reputation for his approach which infuses a gritty London identity into social media content and limited-run products. Items are sold via a password-protected ecommerce site or gamified physical drops that have attracted thousands of young shoppers in London, New York and Paris.Clint 419 has more than 700,000 followers on InstagramThe scarcity strategy has created an air of exclusivity around the brand.In January 2023, Clint 419 launched a collaboration with Nike, releasing three limited edition Air Max 95 colourways, and sold it at eye-catching physical drops in London, New York and Paris. Clint 419’s ascendancy to the fashion mainstream was again recognised in September 2023 when the brand was nominated by the British Fashion Council for its New Establishment Menswear award.Most read in FootballAs of March 2025, Clint has nearly 700,000 followers on his Instagram account.Guerilla marketing strategiesClint 419 is known for its use of guerilla marketing strategies. In 2021, the brand launched their T-shirt in Soho, where customers could exchange their underground tickets for a limited edition T-shirt.In 2022, the brand launched Da Great Bolo Exchange, with Clint, via Twitter, now X, inviting Clint 419 customers to swap their jackets from high-end brands such as The North Face and Canada Goose, for the new Corteiz Bolo jacket. The jackets collected were donated to the homeless.What is his involvement in the Baller League?He will manage a team – FC Rules the World – in the league.The Baller League began in Germany, created by entrepreneur Felix Starck and aided by Mats Hummels and Lukas Podolski. It is a six-a-side indoor football competition, with the first UK season taking place at the Copper Box Arena in London on March 24.Michael Ndiweni is among the players in Clint 419’s Baller League teamCredit: GettyThe influencer-led league – headlined by KSI for the UK version – sees former Premier League players, futsal players and celebrities face one another in 12 teams to win the Baller League.Clint’s squad includes Michael Ndiweni, who swapped the Premier League for the Scottish third tier. More

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      New $1bn stadium in Miami rapidly takes shape and set to open in 2026 as dramatic new images show progress

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      INTER MIAMI have begun construction on their new $1billion stadium.Freedom Park is taking shape ahead of its scheduled opening in 2026.Construction has begun on Inter Miami’s new stadiumCredit: EPAStell structures are in place on the west sideCredit: EPAConcrete steps for the upper and lower tiers have been builtCredit: EPAFreedom Park will have a capacity of 25,000Credit: EPAThe arena will be entirely privately fundedCredit: EPAStands have been erected on the site, which is situated next to Miami International Airport.Steel structures have been put up on the west side, which will house the majority of the stadium’s hospitality.While there are also concrete steps in place for the upper and lower tiers of the future stand.As well as the new stadium, work is also underway on the wider campus, including new roads and parking lots, along with a public park.Inter Miami’s new stadium will have a capacity of 25,000 and construction is estimated to cost $1bn.The project was green-lit by the city of Miami following a referendum in which it got 60 per cent approval.Freedom Park will be 100 per cent privately funded, while Inter Miami will pay 57 per cent over fair market value in rent to the city.It’s claimed that rent alone from the 131-acre development area will bring the city $2.67bn over the term of the lease.Most read in SoccerThis land will feature a 58-acre public park – the largest activated park in Miami – and will feature youth athletic fields for the community, entertainment-based retail and attractions, restaurants, hotels, shops, office space and an entertainment venue to host major international stars in addition to concerts that will take place in the stadium.The club says more than 15,000 jobs will be created both directly and indirectly through the project, which should be complete by the end of the year.Lionel Messi fined after grabbing the neck of a New York City assistant coachCo-owner David Beckham said in a statement: “After years of dreaming, it is so exciting to be sharing that in 2026 Inter Miami will be moving to its long-term home at Miami Freedom Park”Miami Freedom Park is the culmination of years of hard work and a desire to realise a vision and create a lasting legacy for the fans and the community of Miami and South Florida.”I’m so happy to see that dream finally coming to life.”Jorge Mas, Inter Miami CF Managing Owner, added: “The next stages of the Miami Freedom Park project bring us closer to reaching our dream of making it the official home of Inter Miami CF.”Embodying our ethos of ‘Freedom to Dream,’ we’ve been diligently building something extraordinary—a place where every fan will cherish unforgettable fútbol moments.”As we look ahead to the opening of our new stadium, we eagerly anticipate creating a world-class venue that reflects our passion, commitment, and the collective dreams of our South Florida community.”The statement also revealed that the park would be named after Jorge Mas Canosa, the father of the Inter Miami Managing Owner.Miami previously published renders showing what the new arena will look like. More

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      Who is YouTube star TBJZL? Everything we know about the internet personality starring in the Baller League?

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      TBJZL – aka Tobijizzle – is a streamer, rapper, businessman, and influencer but is probably best known as a member and co-founder of the Sidemen, the hugely popular YouTube group, which includes internet personality KSI.His profile is expected to skyrocket later this month when he manages a team – VZN FC –  in the forthcoming Baller League, which begins on March 24, and features a star-studded managerial line-up, including Gary Lineker and John Terry.TBJZL, second left, with his fellow SidemenEarly life, influence and business interestsBorn Tobit John Brown in Hackney, London, on April 8, 1993, the 31-year-old’s business interests are as wide-ranging as his influence across YouTube, and include co-owning XIX Vodka, Sidemen Clothing, the restaurant chain Sides, and the cereal brand Best Breakfasts.In September 2019, he was listed as the 38th most influential online creator in the United Kingdom by The Sunday Times. As of March 2025, his main YouTube channel had more than 5 million subscribers and 567 million views.TBJZL – who is of Nigerian heritage – joined YouTube in 2011 while studying at university after seeing his friends’ success; after completing his degree he became a full-time YouTuber, before joining the Sidemen in 2013, having met future fellow Sidemen member Josh Bradley a few years earlier at Bexley Grammar School.TBJZL, far left, with his fellow Sidemen before their charity match at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, March 8Music careerIn December 2019, he released The Gift with the rest of the Sidemen, which reached number 77 on the UK singles chart, while in early 2020 he released his debut single, Destined for Greatness, with his brother Manny and featuring his sister Janellé.The song charted at number 31 on the UK Singles Chart, making it his first UK top 40 single; it also debuted at number 18 in New Zealand; that year he also featured in a remix of his fellow Sidemen member KSI’s song Wake Up Call.What is his involvement in the Baller League?He will manage a team – VZN FC – in the league.The Baller League began in Germany, created by entrepreneur Felix Starck and aided by Mats Hummels and Lukas Podolski. It is a six-a-side indoor football competition, with the first UK season taking place at the Copper Box Arena in London.The influencer-led league – headlined by KSI for the UK version – sees former Premier League players, futsal players and celebrities face one another in 12 teams to win the Baller League.Most read in FootballTBJZL’s squad includes Henri Lansbury, Kurtice Herbert, Jerome Sinclair and Remy Mitchell. More