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      Who is Michael Hill? Baller League No 5 pick who came through at Fulham and Chelsea starring for Dave

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      MICHAEL HILL will be part of hip hop artist Dave’s Baller League team.The football coach, who came through Chelsea and Fulham’s academies and the Kinetic Foundation, has joined his long-time friend on Santan FC.Dave selected Michael Hill for Santan FC in the Baller LeagueHe is the founder of Mike Hill Coaching, partnered with Holistic Football Coaching, and possesses a proven track record of developing young players’ in-game understanding. Mike – known as Mikes – has played for Dave’s Santan FC, alongside artists AJ Tracey and Keeya Keys, in tournaments and competitions set up by the South-London artist.Known for his flair and passing ability, Dave labelled him as ‘KDB’ under old footage of Hill practicing with his weaker foot. Playing for AFC Whyteleafe, Mike won Player of the Month in September 2023, scoring five goals in five games.Read more FootballHe also won the goal of the month and four player of the match awards during that incredible streak.The midfielder has experience in lower leagues as he looks to continue his experience in unconventional tournaments on the big screen.Hill is currently signed to Rayners Lane – playing alongside former Watford striker Marvin Sordell – in the Isthmian League Division One South Central, step 4 of the non-League pyramid.Sordell is also staring in Baller League with Deportrio, managed by Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards.Most read in FootballWhen is Baller League UK? Baller League is set to begin TONIGHT.The first night of matches – Matchday One – will take place on March 24. The competition will be shown on Sky Sports Mix.Coverage starts at 5pm with the first match at 5.35pm.There are Matches then run for 11 consecutive Monday nights until May. Each night is made up of six 30-minute matches. What is Baller League UK? 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. Each half set to last 15 minutes. Shock rule twists to be introduced for the final three minutes of each half including a three vs three format.Long-range goals count as double, and goalkeepers not allowed to use their hands. These rule twists for the final three minutes will be randomised. What are the teams in Ballers League UK? 26ers – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – Henri Lansbury, Kurtice Herbert, Jerome Sinclair, Remy Mitchell, Florian Kastrati, Michael Olive-Wigan, Barrell Mensah, Ethan McClear, Diego Dombaboni, Jami Kheresi, Luka Barusic. Wembley Rangers – Domingos Pires, Check Fayum, Ben Long, Stuart Cook, Oliver Cannon, Juan Pablo, Ruben Junior, Luke Gambin, Kaylen Kofi, Braden Shaw, Joseph Diomande, Nabid Eshari. READ MORE SUN STORIESYanited – 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. Where can I watch Ballers League? It has been confirmed that Sky Sports have signed a one-year deal to broadcast the tournament.  Matches can be purchased on NowTV. Every match will be broadcast on the channel and hosted by Chunkz and Olivia Buzaglo.  It will be aired on Sky Spors Mix from 5pm, with the first match kicking off at 5.35pm.Alternatively, SunSport will blog every match of the Baller League. 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      Goalkeepers can’t use their hands and goals counting double – Inside the mad rules of KSI’s new Baller League

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      THE all-new Baller League is kicking off in London – with some RADICAL new football rules.The six-a-side futsal bonanza started in Germany.KSI is the president of the new UK Baller LeagueCredit: GettyMaya Jama will manage MVPs UnitedCredit: GettyJohn Terry’s team is named 26ers after his iconic Chelsea numberCredit: PAThe six-a-side tournament has plenty of quirky rulesCredit: GettyBut its success has seen a UK season launched, getting underway on March 24. YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI has been unveiled as the president of the UK version while a host of football icons, celebrities and influencers will manage teams.The likes of John Terry, Luis Figo, Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Gary Lineker, Jens Lehmann, Robert Pires, Freddie Ljungberg, Ian Wright, Chloe Kelly, Angry Ginge, Dave, Alisha Lehmann and Maya Jama are all managers in the tournament. The squads, picked by a draft, include various ex-footballers, futsal players, free agents and those who came through the trials. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLBut this is no ordinary indoor six-a-side football – because there are some bonkers laws fans watching the action must get their heads around.Each team has 12 players in their squad to choose from, with rolling subs. Matches, all played at London’s Copper Box Arena and shown live on Sky Sports, are 30 minutes long – split into two halves of 15 minutes. Simple enough.But here’s where it starts to get a bit complex. Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKIn the last three minutes of each half, there is a major shake-up.That includes a random selection of various crazy “gamechangers” including a 3v3 format, long-range goals counting as double and goalkeepers not being allowed to use their hands.Maya Jama and Alisha Lehmann team up to become managers of Baller League team Offsides are part of the rules but corners are ditched. Instead of corners, if the ball goes off an opposing player and behind the goal three times, a penalty is awarded.But not a regular penalty, nor even a one-step penalty often seen in small-sided football.Nope, Baller League are throwing it back to the 1990s MLS with the old-school style of penalties.That means players will have six seconds to take on the goalkeeper in a one-v-one and try and find the back of the net. Furthermore, the managers receive two wildcards per game week, enabling them to sign anyone for their team for that match. An MVP is awarded at the end of each Monday night of action, which wins their team a legend for their next game. READ MORE SUN STORIESThere are 11 matchweeks in the season – with each team playing everyone once and every side in action every night. The top four at the end of the regular season go through to a play-off night on June 11. Alisha Lehmann is co-manager with JamaCredit: PAThe tournament features 11 matchweeks before a final day of play-offsCredit: ballerleague.ukIt started in Germany but the UK version will take place at the Copper Box ArenaCredit: GettyGoalkeepers will not be able to use their hands and long-range goals sometimes count as doubleCredit: GettyIan Wright is involved in the new formatCredit: PALuis Figo also has a teamCredit: PABaller 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 United More

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      Who is Adrian Mariappa? Baller League star with over 150 Premier League appearances with multiple clubs

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      38-year-old defender Adrian Marriapa is one of many former Premier League stars joining the highly anticipated Baller League. The ex-Jamaican international started off his career by progressing through Watford’s youth academy and playing for the first team in the 2005/06 season when he was just 18 years old. Adrian Marriapa last played in England’s top-flight in 2018Credit: GettyAfter making an impressive 248 first-team appearances – including 19 in the Premier League – with Watford, he then joined Reading in 2012 for a short spell, making 29 league appearances. Following the Royals relegation from the Premier League in the 2012/13 season, he then signed for newly promoted Prem club Crystal Palace, where he played for three years before returning to the Hornets in 2016. After a series of spells at lower-league clubs, Marriapa now plays his football with National League side Wealdstone – signing a short deal last year.In the Baller League, he will represent N5 FC, which is managed by the likes of the Arsenal invincibles Jens Lehmann, Robert Pires and Freddie Ljungberg.READ MORE IN BALLER LEAGUEWhat is the Baller League?Youtube sensation and boxer KSI is the president of the Baller League.Games will consist of two 15 minute halves.After 11 games, the top four placed teams will meet in the play-offs to determine the winner of the competition.Games will be played weekly every Monday from March 24, and will stream live on YouTube and Twitch, as well as be shown on Sky Sports in the UK.Most read in FootballFootball icon Luis Figo is one of the star-studded names involved in the event.Credit: Getty
      Celebrities, futsal players, and former players will compete in the indoor football tournament. Premier League legends such as John Terry, Alan Shearer, Robert Pires and Ian Wright are all managers in the Baller League with the likes of Luis Figo, Alisha Lehmann, Chloe Kelly, rapper Dave and content creators Angryginge and Tobi Brown and more!Baller 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 United More

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      Who is Percy Kiangebeni aka PK Humble? Baller League star, influencer and Hashtag United midfielder

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      SOCIAL media star and semi-professional footballer PK Humble joins a host of legends in Baller League tournament. Baller League heads to the UK, with YouTuber turned boxer KSI set to be president of the new league. PK Humble will play in Baller League UK for YanitedCredit: Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/WireImageAngryGinge will take charge of Yanited, who PK Humble was drafted toCredit: PAIShowSpeed will run the USA version of the show.The nightly events will take place live from the Copper Box Arena in Stratford, and will be shown live on Sky Sports.Footballing icons such as John Terry and Luis Figo will manage sides.Percy Kiangebeni, better known as PK Humble, will play for Yanited, managed by Angry Ginge.Read more FootballThe popular influencer also featured on the Sidemen’s reality show Inside, on Netflix. Who is PK Humble?The eccentric personality boasts 387,000 followers across Instagram and TikTok, notably rose to fame doing comedy sketches and viral challenges.The 28-year-old midfielder, currently plays for Hashtag United, a semi-professional unique football and e-sports club that are currently members of the Isthmian League Premier Division.Kiangebeni also features heavily on YouTube, as a presenter for channels such as JD Sports, League of 72 and Stand Out TV.Most read in FootballKnown for his quick wit and punchy personality, Percy frequently performs in YouTube challenges against professional footballers in collaborations with sports brands guerrilla marketing methods.Having just been on Netflix’s ‘Inside’ the influencer’s career is seeming blossoming. Premiered on YouTube last year, the show was quickly snapped up by Netflix to screen the second season.The Sidemen’s first season of the show had every episode gain more viewership than anything shown on BBC One.Playing for AngryGinge’s ‘Yanited’ team, Percy Kiangebeni was selected from a group of 144 players at London’s Copper Box Arena as the draft took place.A stellar managerial lineup consists of former stars Gary Linekar, John Terry and Luis Figo to Mercury Prize-winning rapper Dave and streetwear pioneer Clint 419.When is Baller League UK?Baller League is set to begin on March 24, 2025.Matches then run for 11 consecutive Monday nights until May.Each night is made up of six 30-minute matches at London’s Copper Box Arena.What is Baller League UK?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.Each half set to last 15 minutes. Shock rule twists to 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.What are the teams in Baller League UK?26ers – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – Domingos Pires, Check Fayum, Ben Long, Stuart Cook, Oliver Cannon, Juan Pablo, Ruben Junior, Luke Gambin, Kaylen Kofi, Braden Shaw, Joseph Diomande, Nabid Eshari.READ MORE SUN STORIESYanited – 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.Where can I watch Baller League?It has been confirmed that Sky Sports have signed a one-year deal to broadcast the tournament.Matches can be purchased on NowTV.Every match will be broadcast on the channel an hosted by Chunkz and Olivia Buzaglo. 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      Who is Bakary Sako? Ex-Premier League winger playing in Baller League

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      MALI international Bakary Sako joins Gary Linekar, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards’s Deportrio for the huge Baller League tournament. SunSport brings you the lowdown on the former Crystal Palace and Wolves winger.Bakary Sako scored five times for Crystal Palace during his time at Selhurst ParkCredit: PA:Press AssociationWho is Bakary Sako?Making 21 appearances for Mali, Sako is an established star for his country.The tricky winger, who heavily featured for St-Etienne and Wolves at the beginning of his career in troubling periods for both clubs. Coming through the ranks of La Chateauroux of the Chamionnat National, Sako earned a transfer to St-Etienne where he featured 113 times in Ligue 1.24 goal contributions in that period caught the eyes of Wolves, who picked him up for €3.80m after three years at Les Verts.READ MORE IN BALLER LEAGUEImpressively netting 24 times, combined with 20 assists in 78 games, in what was a very turbulent time for Wolves, he joined Crystal Palace on a free transfer, where he scored on his debut in a win over Aston Villa.Fleeting opportunities at West Brom and Pafos, he returned to St-Etienne, where he once started, ahead of transfers to APO Levadiakos and FC 93 Bobigny, who both sit in the lower tiers of Greek and French football respectively. With a dazzling 1.2million followers on Instagram, Sako looks to take centre stage in the new Baller League tournament beginning on March 24.What are the Baller League rules?Matches will be played in a six-a-side format on an smaller indoor pitch.Each half set to last 15 minutes.Shock rule twists to 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 to be used.12 teams in the league with the top four going through to the playoffs.The league starts in March 2025, with the final four playoff in May to crown the winner.Most read in FootballBaller League squads in FULL26ers – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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.READ MORE SUN STORIESWembley Rangers – 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 – 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. More

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      Who is Bruno Andrade? Baller League No 1 pick and QPR youth graduate with a lengthy Football League resume

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      THE No1 pick in the newly-formed UK Baller League comes with pedigree.Bruno Andrade is set to garner a lot of attention when he suits up for SDS FC, managed by YouTuber and Sky Sports regular Sharky.Bruno Andrade (right) was part of the Lincoln side that got promoted to the Sky Bet League One.Andrade was in the same academy as Raheem SterlingCredit: QPRThe Football League journeyman was the first pick in the newly-formed UK version Baller LeagueCredit: X: @SDSFootballClub
      Not only because he was the league’s first pick in a draft selection sprinkled with former Premier League players but also because of the numerous teams he has played for in the past.Andrade, 31, has a lengthy resume in various leagues across the English football league pyramid.So, who is the newest Baller League recruit?Former Queens Park Rangers player Born and raised in Viseu, a small city located in the heart of Portugal, Andrade joined the Queens Park Rangers’ development teams upon arriving in the UK. READ MORE IN BALLER LEAGUEThe Portuguese forward was attempting to establish himself at Loftus Road during a time when the team was investing heavily in an effort to succeed in the Premier League.He would proceed to play in the club’s first team four times during his nine-year association with the West London side.”I’m not trying to sound big-headed but I 100 per cent think I would be playing there if I was coming through now,” he said in a sit-down interview with Sky Sports in 2019. “But at the time it was hectic because QPR were signing players left, right and centre and it made it really hard for youngsters like myself trying to come through. Most read in Football”I had players like Park Ji-Sung, Adel Taarabt, Shaun Wright-Phillips and Junior Hoilett in front of me so it was hard to make an impact.”One local Portugese paper at the time earmarked Andrade as someone to watch in regards to the national team during the time.”The year after I left things starting changing and there has been a bit more stability with youngsters getting a chance. For me the timing was all wrong, but everything happens for a reason.”Football League journeyman During his time with the R’s, Andrade went on a series of loans that would make him known in the lower league circles. In 2015, eager for first-team experience, Andrade joined Woking in the National League. A year later, he moved to Boreham Wood in the same tier.He had a breakthrough season in 2017–18, scoring 22 goals, which earned him a return to the Football League with Lincoln in the summer of 2018. Lincoln City and the Cowley brothers gave him an opportunity following Danny and Nick’s promotion from the National League in the season prior. However, upon the Cowley brother’s departure in 2019, Andrade would be on the move again in January 2020 as he joined the Class of ’92-owned Salford City.An underwhelming stint at the Manchester-based club would see the former teammate of Raheem Sterling tumble down the leagues with Bedford Town in level 7 of the national football pyramid, providing a new hunting ground for the 17-club man at the start of the year.Personal life José, Andrade’s father, played football professionally as well. He was a particularly prodigious striker in the 90s for local side Académico de Viseu and earned a move to English football with Stoke City in 1997.The career climax was followed by a move to various clubs across Europe before retiring in 2010 as a two-capped man for Cape Verde. Baller 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 UnitedWhat is the Baller League?Youtube sensation and boxer KSI will be the president of the Baller League.Games will consist of two 15 minute halves.After 11 games, the top four placed teams will meet in the play-offs to determine the winner of the competition.Games will be played weekly every Monday from March 24, and will stream live on YouTube and Twitch, as well as be shown on Sky Sports in the UK.READ MORE SUN STORIESFootball icon Luis Figo is one of the star-studded names involved in the event.Credit: Getty
      Celebrities, futsal players, and former players will compete in the indoor football tournament. Premier League legends such as John Terry, Alan Shearer, Robert Pires and Ian Wright are all managers in the Baller League with the likes of Luis Figo, Alisha Lehmann, Chloe Kelly, r More

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      Who is Ciaran Clark? Ex Aston Villa and Newcastle star with over 200 Premier League games now in playing Baller League

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      CIARAN Clark is one of several former EFL players who have joined the Baller League. For the former Republic of Ireland international, who last played at Stoke City, it’s definitely a change of scenery. Clark has 36 caps for the Ireland national teamCredit: Sportsfile – SubscriptionClark made just three appearances in the Championship last season despite being hailed as a “valuable addition” to the Potters’ team at the time.With Clark now without a professional club, he signed up for the Baller League draft and was picked up by Trebol FC – who will be managed by Real Madrid and Portugal legend Luis Figo.Clark’s impressive Premier League record is probably what helped him gain interest from Luis Figo. The 35-year-old made 214 Premier League appearances with the likes of Aston Villa and Newcastle across his career. READ MORE IN BALLER LEAGUE Clark made his first appearance for Aston Villa when he was just 19 years old and stayed at the club till 2016 when he moved to the Geordies and was there till 2023. What is the Baller League?Youtube sensation and boxer KSI will be the president of the Baller League. Games will consist of two 15-minute halves.After 11 games, the top four placed teams will meet in the play-offs to determine the winner of the competition.Most read in FootballThe Baller League has been a success in GermanyCredit: GettyGames will be played weekly every Monday from March 24, and will stream live on YouTube and Twitch, as well as be shown on Sky Sports in the UK.Celebrities, futsal players, and former players will compete in the indoor football tournament. Premier League legends such as John Terry, Alan Shearer, Robert Pires and Ian Wright are all managers in the Baller League with the likes of Luis Figo, Alisha Lehmann, Chloe Kelly, rapper Dave and content creators Angryginge and Tobi Brown.Baller 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 United More

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      Who is Josh Harrop? Ex-Man Utd academy star now playing in Baller League

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      THE Baller League begins at the end of March with 11 thrilling weeks of action.Some huge names will be playing in the tournament, including former Manchester United youngster Josh Harrop!Josh Harrop played for numerous clubs in the EFLCredit: GettyWho is Josh Harrop?Born in Stockport in 1995, Harrop was raised in the ranks of Manchester United academy and featured for the first team on the last day of the 2016-17 Premier League season.Jose Mourinho debuted the then-21-year-old where Harrop scored in a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace, playing alongside Wayne Rooney and Paul Pogba, winning the man of the match award.Rejecting a 3-year deal offered by the club for more playing time, he signed for Preston North End on a four-year deal.Following a promising first campaign, Harrop sustained a cruciate ligament injury against West Bromwich Albion, which sidelined him for the next 11 months.Read more FootballBrief spells at Ipswich and Fleetwood on loan with limited appearances battling further injuries, saw his transfer to Northampton Town on a short-term contract where he earned just 2 appearances.A short term contract at Cheltenham in the summer left Harrop without a deal in the summer. Without a club currently, he is maintaining fitness at his local club Altrincham.What is Baller League?Baller League is a weekly indoor football tournament – consisting of legendary footballers and YouTube stars managing the teams.Most read in FootballTwelve teams will play in six-a-side matches, with the top four teams of the league advancing to the final play-off in May 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.Matches will be live streamed on Monday nights, starting March 24th, broadcast on Sky Sports Football.What are the Baller League squads?26ers – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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.READ MORE SUN STORIESWembley Rangers – 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 – 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. More