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    ‘He’s lost it there’ – Huge brawl breaks out during Baller League after shocking challenge from former Man Utd star

    FORMER Manchester United star Josh Harrop sparked a mass brawl after a shocking challenge in the Baller League.The 29-year-old is currently playing for FC Rules the World in the new six-a-side tournament featuring ex-pros and social media stars as managers.Josh Harrop’s foul on Sak Hassan sparked a mass brawlCredit: X/ BallerLeagueUKSeveral players grappled and pushed each other as tempers flaredCredit: X/ BallerLeagueUKA fiery game ended 3-3Credit: X/ BallerLeagueUKEx-Prem ref Mark Clattenburg sent him to the sin binCredit: X/ BallerLeagueUKIn the second-half of the clash tonight between RTW FC and John Terry’s 26ers, a huge altercation broke out after Harrop’s wild tackle.Sak Hassan, who was on the books of Tottenham as a youngster, tried to dribble beyond the midfielder but was wiped out by a late lunge.A furious Hassan swiftly bounced back to his feet and angrily pushed Harrop.It led to tempers flaring and a huge fight involving several players kicked off.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLTareiq Holmes-Dennis, Manuchim Oke-William and J’ardell Stirling were seen grappling with each other as more players sprinted over to get involved.Two yellow cards and subsequent time in the sin bin were given out by former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg.The fiery match ended 3-3 as FC RTW remain without a win in the tournament so far after three games.Harrop burst onto the scene as a teenager in the final match of the 2016/17 season.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSBaller League managersLuis Figo – Trebol FCTBJZL – VZN FCAlan Shearer, Gary Lineker, Micah Richards – DeportrioSharky – SDS FCJohn Terry – 26ersAngry Ginge – YanitedJens Lehmann, Robert Pires, Freddie Ljungberg – N5 FCMiniminter – M7 FCDave – Santan FCClint 419 – FC Rules the WorldIan Wright and Chloe Kelly – Wembley Rangers AFCMaya Jama and Alisha Lehmann – MVPs UnitedHe scored for Man Utd on his first and only appearance as the Red Devils beat Crystal Palace 2-0.Harrop was offered an improved contract by the club that summer but rejected the deal in favour of a move to Preston.Fans joke Baller League is the ‘future’ as madcap footage of debut night emerges He played 83 times in the Championship for them, while spending time on loan at Ipswich and Fleetwood.The ex-wonderkid has played for Northampton and Cheltenham in recent years before signing up for the Baller League after being left without a club for the entirety of this season.Fans were shocked to see him strutting his stuff in the weekly events at London’s Copper Box, with one saying: “Sorry did i read, JOSH HARROP? My word the downfall.”Another added: “How’s he ended up there.”A third wrote: “He’s lost it there.”Josh Harrop scored on his Man Utd debutCredit: AFP or licensorsIt was his first and only appearance for the Red DevilsCredit: PA:Press Association More

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    Baller League LIVE: Scores and results from Night Three as John Terry’s 26ers aim to score first points – updates

    GRAB your popcorn Baller League fans as night three of this thrilling competition is FINALLY here – and it is expected to be action-packed once again!Angry Ginge’s league-leading Yanited side will be determined to continue their perfect streak and stay ahead of the pack when they take on Santan FC.Deportio managed by Alan Shearer, Micah Richards and Gary Lineker are also undefeated and they’ll be hoping to climb above Yanited with a victory over M7 FC.While John Terry’s 26ers battle it out with F.C. RTW, as both look to put their first three points on the board.Follow ALL updates from the Copperbox Arena with our live blog below…Results so far Matchday 1Game 1: Yanited 7-2 N5 FCGame 2: F.C RTW 4-5 MVPs UnitedGame 3: SDS FC 5-2 26ersGame 4: Trebol FC 4-6 Santan FCGame 5: M7 FC 3-2 Wembley Rangers AFCGame 6: Deportrio 6-3 VZN FCMatchday 2Game 1: MVPs United 3-2 M7 FCGame 2: Wembley Rangers AFC 2-4 VZN FCGame 3: N5 FC 3-6 DeportrioGame 4: 26ers 5-7 YanitedGame 5: Santan FC 4-3 SDS FCGame 6: F.C. RTW 1-5 Trebol FCCopy linkCopiedThis evening’s gamesMatchday 3Game 1: 26ers vs F.C. RTWGame 2: Trebol FC vs Wembley Rangers AFCGame 3: Yanited vs Santan FCGame 4: M7 FC vs DeportrioGame 5: SDS FC vs MVPs UnitedGame 6: VZN FC vs N5 FCCopy linkCopiedPre-match reading Including Karren Brady’s column and Roy Keane’s take:Copy linkCopiedRound Three Evening and welcome to the third week of Baller League! The first two weeks have been filled with goals, goals and… yes you guessed it, GOALS! as the high-energy, fast-paced professional football league redefining the game that was promised, is delivering. Yanited are the early pace-setters after the first two matchdays, while the Invincible-inspired N5 FC and John Terry-led 26ers are trialing at the foot of the table. Amin Belaïd is the man to watch with an eye-popping six goals, so far for Luís Figo’s Trebol team. We are set for another jam-packed night of action, with a 5.35 kick-off at London’s Copper Box Arena expected.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopied More

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    ‘Simply the best’ say fans as ‘world’s sexiest footballer’ Alisha Lehmann shows off beach workout in sports bra & shorts

    JUVENTUS ace Alisha Lehmann – dubbed the “world’s sexiest footballer” – took social media by storm once more with some more glam content.This time Lehmann, 26, recorded herself working out on a beach in Dubai.Alisha Lehmann took social media by storm once moreCredit: https://www.instagram.com/alishalehmann7/?hl=enLehmann showcased her skills on the beach in DubaiCredit: https://www.instagram.com/alishalehmann7/?hl=enJuventus ace Lehmann worked hard to get match fitCredit: https://www.instagram.com/alishalehmann7/?hl=enLehmann practiced on her shootingCredit: https://www.instagram.com/alishalehmann7/?hl=enLehmann also worked on her passing, touch and cardioCredit: https://www.instagram.com/alishalehmann7/?hl=enThe forward showcased her skills in a sports bra and shorts under the hot Middle Eastern sun.The Switzerland international worked on her passing, touch and cardio on the sand to get herself match fit.The ex-Aston Villa ace also had some fun with a few kick-ups in front of the camera.Lehmann shared the clip on Instagram with the following caption: “Morning workout in Dubai.”Read More on FootballThe former West Ham ace left her 16.5million followers in awe as they stormed the comments’ section.One fan posted: “Simply the best.”Another commented: “Such phenomenal athleticism…”A third wrote: “Beautiful baller.”Most read in FootballThis fan said: “Wonderful video.”And that one gushed: “Damn talented.”Maya Jama and Alisha Lehmann team up to become managers of Baller League team Lehmann recently took part in Baller League as she teamed up with Maya Jama to coach MVPs United.Scroll down to see more of Alisha’s glam lifeLehmann played for Aston VillaCredit: RexLehmann has been considered one of the WSL’s top starsCredit: instagram/alishalehmann7She has amassed a loyal following onlineCredit: instagram/alishalehmann7Lehmann has 16 million Instagram supportersCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7Alisha posed for her 2024 calendarCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7She regularly posts saucy snapsCredit: Instagram / @alishalehmann7Lehmann is not shy when it comes to the cameraCredit: instagram/alishalehmann7She scored many goals for VillaCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7Lehmann is often travellingCredit: instagram/alishalehmann7Fans will be cheering her onCredit: instagram/alishalehmann7Alisha has joined the Prime teamCredit: Instagram / @alishalehmann7Lehmann looks delighted to be partnering KSI and Logan PaulCredit: Instagram / @alishalehmann7Lehmann is the most-followed female footballer in the world.Credit: instagramShe received a surprising request from rapper DrakeCredit: instagramLehmann was asked if she could send Drake one of her football shirtsCredit: instagram/alishalehmann7An A-list celebrity had offered her £90,000 for a night of passionCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7The footballer is sponsored by PrimeCredit: Instagram / @alishalehmann7She is also a Switzerland internationalCredit: Getty More

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    ‘This is the content we want to see’ say fans after Roy Keane’s baffled reaction to Micah Richards’ Baller League job

    FANS were left delighted by Roy Keane’s baffled reaction to Micah Richards’ Baller League job.The pair were on the Sky Sports panel ahead of today’s derby between Manchester United and Manchester City.Fans were loving Roy Keane’s baffled reaction to Micah Richards managing in the Baller LeagueKeane, a Red Devils legend, gave the lowdown on Ruben Amorim’s side.While ex-City skipper Richards talked up Pep Guardiola’s chances at Old Trafford.However, talk soon turned to the Baller League, which sees teams play each other on a weekly basis while being managed by big names.The likes of John Terry, Robert Pires and Luis Figo are all involved in the tournament.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhile Richards manages a team alongside Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer.Their side, Deportrio, has made a flying start with two wins from as many games.But Keane was left stunned when he discovered Richards’ side hustle while live on TV.Richards first said: “It’s intense. Now I know what it’s like being a proper manager!Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS“I do it all for free, I was so nervous.”Keane then jumped in, saying: “So you’re the manager?!”Maya Jama in mad dash live on TV to get to Baller League dugout before becoming team’s ‘lucky charm’Richards manages Deportrio, who have won both their matches so farCredit: PAHe coaches the side along with Gary Lineker and Alan ShearerCredit: ballerleague.ukRichards replied: “Yes I am! Tactics, press high…”Keane then asked: “So do you have staff with you?”Richards answered: “Yeah, me, Alan and Gary.”Quick as a flash, Keane said: “I thought you said staff…”Fans were left in stitches by the interaction.One said: “This is the content we want to see.”Another declared: “Micah cooking already.”Read More on The SunOne noted: “Interesting take.”Another added: “He loves the feeling already.” More

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    Baller League is an expensive gamble and might be a football circus act but if it entertains, it is no worse for that

    THE NEWEST of football clones has popped up on our screens — with “baller” introduced to millions of people who, like me, had no idea such a sport had been invented.All of football’s components are there bar the size of the playing pitch and the number of players in a team.Baller League has seen the likes of Maya Jama and Alisha Lehmann getting involvedCredit: GettyKarren Brady claims Baller League might be an expensive gambleCredit: GettyKSI is among the celebrities behind the conceptCredit: AFPLove Island host Maya Jama is a taking charge of a Baller League teamCredit: GettyAs a professional game it certainly has possibilities. One of them is work for part-time footballers who, I believe, are being paid £400 a time for the programme showing weekly on Sky TV.Evidently, the objective is for baller to be shown when there is no professional action: summer, some evenings and afternoons.Every fair-sized city has a potential venue and I guess crowds of a thousand or so would make it viable.The Baller League — headlined by rapper KSI for the UK version — sees former Premier League stars, futsal players and celebrities face one another in 12 teams to win the league.Read More on FootballIt is featured every Monday until June 2 on indoor football pitches at London’s Copper Box Arena.Matches are in 15-minute halves and favour strong tacklers and skilled ball players, while teams are six-a-side with, in all, 12 players available.There are no corners — but it is vital the ball is kept in play or penalties will be awarded.Bafflingly, different rules are added in the last three minutes of each half while at another point it becomes three against three.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAs players of indoor or five-a-side football know — let alone of rugby sevens — repeated acceleration quickly becomes exhausting. In baller, emergency dashes are even demanded regularly of goalkeepers.The essence is speed and accuracy with plenty of goals, perhaps too many for the purist. The match I saw ended 7-3 and latterly scoring became too common.Fans joke Baller League is the ‘future’ as madcap footage of debut night emerges Over a long time, ingenious people have been inventing football games, from five-a-side to Subbuteo, street footie by children to underwater football, never mind a distant relation, American football.And then there is futsal, which claims 12 million players worldwide.In 2014, more than 56,000 turned up to watch a match between Brazil and Argentina in Brasilia.A baller bid for such popularity as a spectator sport would entail many millions of pounds of investment and club costs would initially be considerable.Baller League at least provides live rather than deadbeat action The weekly programmes on Mondays are shoot or bust for the future and could fall into the category of “don’t call me!”.But plenty of professional players, along with others who have passed skill tests, will earn those £400-a-time cheques.I don’t know how much John Terry, Ian Wright, Alan Shearer or Gary Lineker receive as managers but their names alone suggest seriousness of purpose.The whole enterprise is an expensive gamble in which generally third-rate or retired players must entertain viewers in a league of no importance.Read More on The SunThe same could be said of most TV competitions and baller at least has the virtue of providing live rather than deadbeat action.It might be a football circus act but if it entertains millions of people, it is no worse for that.Lehmann is helping Baller League attract a large audienceCredit: PAJohn Terry has linked up with the likes of Gary Lineker and Ian WrightCredit: PA More

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    TNT Sports pundit, 42, joins Baller League team out of the blue and will play for Lineker, Shearer and Richards

    TWO-TIME Premier League winner Joleon Lescott became the latest big name to join the Baller League.The former England star, 42, was announced as a Week Two wildcard pick for Deportrio.Joleon Lescott made his Baller League debut on Monday nightThe ace was a wildcard choice for DeportrioCredit: X @BallerLeagueUKThey are managed by fan favourites Alan Shearer, Micah Richards and Gary Lineker.And now-TNT Sports pundit Lescott started from the beginning in Monday’s 7-3 win against N5 FC, managed by Arsenal legends Jens Lehmann, Robert Pires and Freddie Ljungberg.His arrival even saw KSI react by saying: “Lmao well then…” before the YouTube star cheekily joked that the veteran defender needed a new haircut.Lescott is certainly a fine addition to Deportrio’s squad and he helped them seal a 7-3 on his debut.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThey already boast several former Premier League stars in Marvin Sordell and Bakary Sako.But Lescott’s pedigree might make him the most accomplished player in the entire Baller League.The ace played 235 times for Wolves before moving to Everton in 2006.He starred 143 times for the Toffees and then sealed a £22million switch to Manchester City in 2009.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSLescott clocked up 160 games at the Etihad while helping the club to two titles, an FA Cup and a Carabao Cup.The 26-time England international then starred for West Brom, Aston Villa and AEK Athens before ending his career at Sunderland in 2017.Maya Jama in mad dash live on TV to get to Baller League dugout before becoming team’s ‘lucky charm’Lescott won two titles at Man CityCredit: PA:Empics SportHe is now a pundit at TNT SportsCredit: GettyFans were certainly left amazed by Deportrio’s capture of Lescott.One said: “What a coup.”Another declared: “Micah Richards pulling big punches.”One noted: “Flipping heck.”Another added: “Fair enough.” More

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    Baller League EXACT time: When is Night 2 kicking off TONIGHT?

    BALLER LEAGUE is back TONIGHT after the competition kicked off in spectacular style last weekThe Baller League will be headed up by president KSI, who recently sold out Wembley in the Sidemen Charity Match.KSI is the president of the Baller League after selling out the Sidemen Charity MatchCredit: GettyThe first night of the Baller League took place last weekThe YouTuber-turned-boxer put on a great show as Sidemen FC fell to defeat on penalties to YouTube Allstars, and Baller League promises to be another success.Twelve teams will compete, with the top four after 11 games going into the play-off round to determine the winner.The 12 teams will be managed by some huge stars, ranging from Premier League winning captain John Terry to musician Dave.Sky Sports has picked up the Baller League and it started to great excitement last week – with AngryGinge’s Yanited taking an early lead in the standings.Read more baller leagueThe action all comes from the Copper Box Arena in Stratford.When does Baller League start, how can I watch it and is there a live stream?Baller League started on March 24 and will run for 11 consecutive weeks every Monday.Each match is six-a-side and played in two 15 minute halves.In the final three minutes of each half there will be new rules introduced, such as the keeper being unable to use hands or the teams going down to 2-vs-2Nightly action can be watched on UK TV on Sky Sports Mix.The action is also available to be live streamed on YouTube and Twitch, as well as on SkyGO for Sky Customers.Coverage begins at 5.15pm with the first match kicking-off at 5.35pm GMTAlternatively, SunSport will live blog all the action. More

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    Baller League fixtures and results, format, rules and CONFIRMED teams for huge competition featuring Terry & Lineker

    THE exciting new Baller League returns TONIGHT with a variety of famous faces involved.The six-a-side spectacular has been a major success in Germany – where it was set up by Mats Hummels and Lukas Podolski – and kicked off in the UK last week to great excitement.Baller League arrived in the UK last week to huge excitementThe competition brought huge excitement to the Copper Box in LondonCredit: PAJohn Terry saw his 26ers get off to a losing start in Week 1Credit: PAYouTuber-turned-boxer KSI has been unveiled as the president of the UK version, with streaming sensation iShowSpeed guiding the US.A stunning advert – which mimics the famous Nike Brazil ad from the 1998 World Cup – revealed football legends such as John Terry and Luis Figo will act as managers of teams.Match of the Day alumni Gary Lineker, Micah Richards and Alan Shearer will also take charge of a team, as will Arsenal Invincibles Freddie Ljungberg, Jens Lehmann and Robert Pires.Ian Wright and Chloe Kelly have a side competing, as do Alisha Lehmann and Maya Jama.Sidemen stars Miniminter and Tobi, plus YouTubers AngryGinge and Sharky are also managers.Brit Award winner and platinum-selling superstar Dave will take charge of Santan FC, while fashion icon Clint 419 will manage FC Rules the World.Baller League CEO, Felix Starck said: “Baller League is a brand new way to consume football.”We’re redefining how the game is played by bringing an exhilarating and authentic approach to football, and one that will appeal to current fans along with future generations.Most read in Football”Baller League is all about forward-thinking, aggressive, hyper-exciting football. We’re about creating a version of the game that’s impossible to ignore – thrilling, bold and packed with excitement.”After the tournament kicked off with Night 1 last week, teams are now able to include WILD CARD players from tonight.John Terry and his 26ers were losers on the opening night, while AngryGinge’s Yanited looked excellent in a 7-2 win.SunSport also picked out some of the best players to watch after the first round of action.What is Baller League?Baller League is a weekly indoor football tournament – consisting of legendary footballers and other famous stars managing the teams.Twelve teams will play in six-a-side matches, with the top four teams of the league advancing to the final play-off in June to be crowned the champion.The entertaining format will be similar to Gerard Pique’s Kings League from Spain and the German version of the Baller League.When is Baller League coming to UK?The first night of Baller League took place on Monday, March 24.Matches then run for 11 consecutive Monday nights until June.Each night is made up of six 30-minute matches.London’s Copper Box Arena will host all the gamesWhat are the Baller League rules?Matches will be played in a six-a-side format on a smaller indoor pitch.Each half will be 15 minutes long.Shock rule twists will be introduced for the final three minutes of each half, including a three vs three format, long-range goals counting as double, and goalkeepers not allowed to use their hands.These rule twists for the final three minutes will be randomised.MLS-style one-vs-one penalties are to be used.12 teams in the league, with the top four going through to the playoffs.The league begins in March 2025, with the final four play-offs taking place in June.Wild card players will be introduced from Night 2 (March 31).Is Baller League on TV and can it be live streamed?After UK broadcasting rights were left unknown for a few weeks, it has now been confirmed that Sky Sports have signed a one-year deal.Matches can also be watched on NOWTV.Every match will be broadcast on the channel and hosted by Chunkz and Olivia Buzaglo.Baller League UK’s official YouTube and Twitch channels will also stream all the action.Coverage gets underway at 5.15pm with the first match of the night set to kick-off at 5.35pm.Alternatively, SunSport will LIVE BLOG all the action as it happens.Who is playing in the Baller League?26ers – managed by John TerrySquad – J’ardell Stirling, Bilal Sayoud, Sak Hassan, Kojo Apenteng, Marcel Lewis, Jordon Ibe, Matt Chizzum, Emmanuel Rowe, Justin Dass, Spike Stegel, Vladislav Platinov, Jack Crook.Deportrio – managed by Alan Shearer, Micah Richards and Gary LinekerSquad – Bakary Sako, Adam Dawson, Francis Gerald Mapolo, Zach Fagan, Marvin Sordell, Charlie Kuehn, Tommy Scott, Raphael Gas, Alex Dyer, Ruben Singale, Tristan Goodridge, Leo Serri.FC Rules the World – managed by Clint 419Squad – Michael Ndiweni, Josh Harrop, Tareiq Holmes-Dennis, Kevin Gonzalez, Oliver Bosworth, Karim Kamhouri, Erghis Pepy, Onuchi Oki, Yusuf Shentu, Alamiji Oluma, Sandro Kamara, Festus Chalet.M7 FC – managed by MiniminterSquad – Jesse Waller-Lassen, Femi Akinwande, Stefan Ilic, Jean Belehouan, Toby Bull, Sam Fitzgerald, Arjun Young, Ramez Gonzalo, Arin Zaha, Lewis Garcia, Henry Wise, Zion Nditi.MVPs United – managed by Alisha Lehmann and Maya JamaSquad – Lorenzo Spinelli, Ashton Peltier, Jake Chambers Shaw, Ross Derham, Josh Misoki, James Canton, Alfie Matthew, Declan McCarthy, Jay Beckford, Joe Edwards, Dwayne Suel, Esteban Salgado.N5 FC – managed by Jens Lehmann, Robert Pires and Freddie LjungbergSquad – Owen Locke, Adrian Mariappa, Brian Ly, Charlie Wakefield, Dayo Adekayo, Chris Arba, Imran Kahani, Michael Class, James Alabi, Troy Molunda, Freddie Berrati, Callum Charlton.Santan FC – managed by DaveSquad – Michael Hill, Richard Kesey, Dominic Voss, Erick Kenco, Ranell McKenzie Lowes, Jamell Abou-Bakare, Rico Okinari, David Upu, Abdullah Gervardi, Jack Wilson, David Solidemi, Luka Valentine.SDS FC – managed by SharkySquad – Bruno Andrade, Bayley Brown, Ody Alfa, Cole Da Silva, David Marques Castanho, Calvin Dickson, Big John, Camillo Astreppo, Finley Chadwick, Michael Felibe, Hussein Mahdi, Tyler Edmundson.Trebol FC – managed by Luis FigoSquad – Montel McKenzie, Vani Da Silva, Ciaran Clark, Isaac Modi, Ethan Oke, Reggie, Emi, Ryan Gorwell, Jordan Brown, Shani Omed, Aaron Steven, Nathan Bowen.VZN FC – managed by Tobi BrownSquad – Henri Lansbury, Kurtice Herbert, Jerome Sinclair, Remy Mitchell, Montel McKenzie, Florian Kastrati, Michael Olive-Wigan, Barrell Mensah, Ethan McClear, Diego Dombaboni, Jami Kheresi, Luka Barusic.Wembley Rangers – managed by Ian Wright and Chloe KellySquad – Domingos Pires, Check Fayum, Ben Long, Stuart Cook, Oliver Cannon, Juan Pablo, Ruben Junior, Luke Gambin, Kaylen Kofi, Braden Shaw, Joseph Diomande, Nabid Eshari.Yanited – managed by AngryGingeSquad – Kadell Daniel, Michael Hector, Mohammed Mahyoub, Remy Clerima, Percy Kiangebeni, Medy Elito, Max Pitman, Harry Cain, Henry O’Shea, Daniel Thompson, Daniel Woods, Pharrel Mensah.Baller League schedule and resultsMatchday 1: March 24Game 1: Yanited 7-2 N5Game 2: FC RTW 4-5 MVPs UnitedGame 3: SDS 5-2 26ersGame 4: Trebol 4-6 Santan FCGame 5: M7 3-2 Wembley RangersGame 6: Deportrio 6-3 VZNMatchday 2: March 31Read More on The SunGame 1: MVPs United vs M7 – 5.35pmGame 2: Wembley Rangers vs VZN – 6.35pmGame 3: N5 vs Deportrio – 7.35pmGame 4: 26ers vs Yanited – 8.35pmGame 5: Santan FC vs SDS – 9.35pmGame 6: FC RTW vs Trebol – 10.35pmMatchday 3: April 7Matchday 4: April 14Matchday 5: April 21Matchday 6: April 28Matchday 7: May 5Matchday 8: May 12Matchday 9: May 19Matchday 10: May 26Matchday 11: June 6Final Four Day: June 11 More