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      ‘The duo we didn’t know we needed’ – Maya Jama and Alisha Lehmann team up to become managers of Baller League team

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      MAYA JAMA and Alisha Lehmann have teamed up to become managers of a Baller League team.Baller League UK kicks off today with the draft, as managers pick the teams that will serve them throughout the six-a-side competition.Maya Jama and Alisha Lehmann have teamed up to become managers of a Baller League teamCredit: Instagram / ballerleagueukLehmann has already won a Baller League titleCredit: Instagram / ballerleagueukThe pair ‘called’ each other in a promo video announcing their teamCredit: Instagram / ballerleagueukMaya and Lehmann become the first all-female managerial duo in the league.It follows Chloe Kelly being announced as the first female manager – the England star is joined by Ian Wright.Maya, Lehmann and Baller League announced the news with a video showing the pair calling one another, with Maya telling the Juventus Women’s star to pack her bags.Lehmann captioned the post: “London 🔜 @ballerleagueuk let’s go! 🏆READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”See you all at the draft tonight! MVPs United 🤝”Lehmann has plenty of Baller League experience having managed Lehmann’s Streets United in Germany – where the inaugural tournament took place after being founded by ex-Arsenal star Lukas Podolski and Mats Hummels.In fact, Lehmann’s side won the first Baller League competition, so her partnership with Maya could prove a fruitful one.Fans are excited to see the pair link up, with one reacting to the news saying: “The duo we didn’t know we needed.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAnother added: “We’re ready 🚀”And a third wrote: “Now or never!! The stage is set 🔥⚽️”Baller League lands major UK broadcast deal ahead of draft with star-studded competition to be shown on TV YouTube superstar KSI has been named as president of the UK league, with streamer IShowSpeed fronting the American version.Football legends Gary Lineker, John Terry and Luis Figo have been lined up as team managers for the new format.Meanwhile, Micah Richards, Alan Shearer, Freddie Ljungberg, Jens Lehmann and Robert Pires are among those who have signed up as coaches.Every match from the debut campaign is set to be shown live on Sky Sports on Monday nights from the Copper Box Arena in London.What are the Baller League rule?THE Baller League promises to be “excitingBut what are the 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.League set to start in March 2025, with the final four play-off in May to crown the winner.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 – Team Name TBC More

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      Who is playing in Baller League? Confirmed players in draft pool as Terry and Lineker star alongside KSI and Maya Jama

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      BALLER LEAGUE is a star-studded six-a-side competition played indoors that is heading to the UK – with the draft taking place TONIGHT!KSI and his group the Sidemen are onto their next venture after selling out Wembley Stadium for their charity match against YouTube Allstars, which raised more than £4.7MILLION.Maya Jama is set to manage a team in the Baller LeagueCredit: InstagramAlisha Lehmann will be her co-managerCredit: instagram @alishalehmann7KSI is the president of the Baller League UKCredit: GettyChelsea icon John Terry will honour his famous 26 as he manages the “26ers”Credit: GettyNow, the 31-year-old boxer is the president of the Baller League in the UK, with huge names like John Terry, Gary Lineker and Luis Figo set to appear as managers.Other people in the dugout include the star-studded duos of Maya Jama and Alisha Lehmann, and Ian Wright and Chloe Kelly.Brit Award winner Dave and fashion icon Clint 419 also have teams.The six-a-side competition is designed to try and captivate fans, with new rules such as the goalkeeper being unable to use their hands introduced in the final three minutes of each half.More Baller League newsGames 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.SunSport is also set to blog tonight’s player draft and Baller League matches.Most read in FootballWho is playing in Baller League UK?There have been a number of ex and current pros confirmed as being involved in the league. It is so far unclear how the draft will work, if it’s a free-for-all or if managers will need to limit the amount of ex/current pros in their teams and ensure there are influencers.The league has 12 teams with 12 players in each team.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 – Team Name TBCFormer or current professional players:Ciaran Clark – Free agent, over 200 Premier League appearances for Aston Villa and NewcastleAdrian Mariappa – Wealdstone, over 150 Premier League appearances for Watford, Reading and Crystal PalaceCole Da Silva – Bishop’s Stortford, 20 appearances in u18 Premier League for ChelseaLuke Gambin – Free agent, over 150 appearances in League Two for Luton Town and BarnetBilal Sayoud – Walthomstow, EFL Trophy winner with Coventry in 2016/17Diminic Vose – Free agent, 36 appearances in League One for Colchester and ScunthorpeJosh Harrop – Free agent, scored on Manchester United debut vs Crystal Palace, 83 Championship appearances for Preston.Michael Ndiweni – Newcastle Blue Star, one Premier League appearance for Newcastle UnitedMichael Klass – Eastbourne Borough, 44 National League appearances for Aldershot Town and BromleySocial Media entries:Percy Kiangebeni (aka PK Humble) – Hashtag UnitedMontel McKenzie – Billericay Town and former Love IslanderJohn Jancewicz – Free agent, formerly of Dagenham & RedbridgeHarry Cain – Free agent, formerly of Altrincham with over one million TikTok followersErgys Pepaj – Hertford Town, has over 1.5 million TikTok followersLuis Garcia – Free agent, over 100k followers on TikTokDeclan McCarthy – Witham Town, over 1.8 million TikTok followersJordan Perrin – Sevenoaks Town, over 250 appearances across step 2-5 of the Non-League pyramidRico Zulkarnain – Free agent who has won seven futsal national titles in seven different countriesReggie Yembra – Under The Radar FC, over 38k followers on TikTokPlayers invited to the draft by Baller League:READ MORE SUN STORIESJuan Pablo Gonzalez Velasco – Free agent, 8 appearances in u18 Premier League for Tottenham HotspurBryan Ly – Bury, 32 goals and 18 assists in step four last seasonBruno Andrade – Bedford Town, 30 appearances in League One for Stevenage and LincolnCharlie Wakefield – Free agent, two time UEFA Youth League champions with Chelsea u19James Caton – Free agent, 56 appearances for Wrexham and Dover in the National LeagueJake Chambers Shaw – Mildenhall Town, got a draft ticket at the January London trialsLorenzo Kevin Spinelli – Trafford FC, got a direct ticket to the draft at January London trialsWhen does Baller League start and what are the rules?The Baller League draft takes place at 6.30pm on Monday, March 10.SunSport will blog the draft as it happens.The action starts on Monday, March 24 and will be aired in the UK on Sky Sports. It will also be live streamed on YouTube and Twitch.Matches are six-a-side on a small indoor pitch – each match lasts 30 minutes, with two 15 minute halves.There are certain rule changes with the final three minutes of matches going to 3vs3, long-range goals counting as double and goalkeepers not allowed to use hands.Hockey-style penalties – with players running one-on-one – will be used12 teams are in the competition, with six matches weekly.Four teams then heaf to a grand final.Baller League starts on Monday, March 24, with the play-offs in May.SunSport will live blog matches every week. More

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      Baller League lands major UK broadcast deal ahead of draft with star-studded competition to be shown on TV

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      BALLER LEAGUE has agreed a one-year broadcast deal with Sky Sports and NOW TV for the inaugural UK season of the six-a-side competition.Every match from the debut campaign is set to be shown live on Monday nights from the Copper Box Arena in London.Sky Sports will broadcast Baller League starting this monthCredit: ballerleague.ukSome of the biggest names in football are involved, alongside social media starsCredit: ballerleague.ukCoverage will be hosted by social media personality Chunkz and sports presenter Olivia Buzaglo.Baller League has been a huge success in Germany since it was established by Mats Hummels and Lukas Podolski two years ago.The tournament is set to involve a combination of football icons and social media stars.Twelve teams will play in six-a-side matches, with the top four advancing to the final play-off in May.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLManagers will assemble their squads next Monday (March 10) in a huge draft.The first round of matches will then follow two weeks later.YouTube superstar KSI has been named as president of the UK league, with streamer IShowSpeed fronting the American version.Football legends Gary Lineker, John Terry and Luis Figo have been lined up as team managers for the new format.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSWhat teams are in the Baller League and who are they managed by?Trebol FC – Luis FigoVZN FC – TBJZLDeportrio FC – Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, Micah RichardsSDS FC – Sharky26ers FC – John TerryYanited FC – AngryGingeN5 FC – Robert Pires, Jens Lehmann, Freddie LjungbergM7 FC – MiniminterSantan FC – DaveFC Rules the World – Clint 419Meanwhile, Micah Richards, Alan Shearer, Freddie Ljungberg, Jens Lehmann and Robert Pires are among those who have signed up as coaches.German entrepreneur Felix Starck, who co-founded Baller League and is now CEO, said in November: “Sport is no longer as easy as just saying ‘look, we’re here now, come and watch us.’Gary Lineker lands first job since Match of the Day exit in shock new role alongside former England captain”That’s just not how sport works any more. It needs to be exciting, and it needs to be authentic.”Those are the two words that we always use at Baller League.”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.League set to start in March 2025, with the final four play-off in May to crown the winner. More

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      What is Baller League? UK start date, format and rules, plus line-ups for John Terry and KSI’s huge football tournament

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      BALLER LEAGUE football is coming to the UK very soon after a blockbuster announcement included KSI and an array of football legends.The six-a-side spectacular has been a major success in Germany – where it was set up by Mats Hummels and Lukas Podolski – and will now be making its way to these shores.Baller League is coming to the UK at the end of MarchGary Lineker, Micah Richards and Alan Shearer will be managing a team in the new Baller LeagueCredit: Baller LeagueYouTuber-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.It will be Lineker’s first new role since announcing he is leaving MOTD at the end of the season.Sidemen stars Miniminter and Tobi, plus YouTuber AngryGinge will also be involved.KSI will be the Baller League UK presidentCredit: Baller LeagueOnly Ronaldinho and Speed have been announced for the US version so far.Brit Award winner and platinum-selling superstar Dave will take charge of a team, Santan FC, while fashion icon Clint 419 will manage FC Rules the World.Trials have been taking place in London and Manchester for the players, who can be recently retired pros, futsal players, free agents or released academy players.Most read in FootballBaller 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.”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.”John Terry has been announced for the UK versionCredit: Baller LeagueWhile Ronaldinho will take part in the USCredit: Baller LeagueWhat is Baller League?Baller League is a weekly indoor football tournament – consisting of legendary footballers and YouTube 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 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 with Chunkz set to host on YouTube and Twitch.When is Baller League coming to UK?Baller League is set to begin at the end of March 2025.The first night of matches – Matchday One – will take place on March 24.Matches then run every Monday night until May.However, before a ball is kicked there will be a massive draft night, where managers will assemble their squads LIVE.That takes place on Monday, March 10 at 6.30pm.The Baller League draft will be streamed live on YouTube and Twitch.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.League set to start in March 2025, with the final four playoff in May to crown the winner.Who is playing in the Baller League?The Baller League YouTube channel has a series – ‘Becoming a Baller’ – that has chronicled which players have made it into the draft pool.Trials took place in London and Manchester at the start of the year.The open trials included futsal stars and former academy players, as well as pro players who are currently free agents.Adrian Mariappa, who played in the Premier League with Reading Crystal Palace and Watford, and former Aston Villa and Newcastle defender Ciaran Clark are among the ex-pros in the draft pool.Hashtag United’s Percy Kiangebeni (AKA PK Humble) and Love Island’s Montel McKenzie will also be up for selection.Football legends such as John Terry and Gary Lineker will manage teams, as will YouTube stars.Dave and Clint 419 have also been confirmed on the sidelines.READ MORE SUN STORIESIt is not yet clear if any of the football legends or YouTubers will play in the matches.What teams are in the Baller League?Trebol FC – Luis FigoVZN FC – TBJZLDeportrio FC – Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, Micah RichardsSDS FC – Sharky26ers FC – John TerryYanited FC – AngryGingeN5 FC – Robert Pires, Jens Lehmann, Freddie LjungbergM7 FC – MiniminterSantan FC – DaveFC Rules the World – Clint 419 More

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      What is Baller League? Format and rules, UK start date, plus who is playing in John Terry and KSI’s big tournament

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      BALLER LEAGUE football is coming to the UK after a blockbuster announcement including KSI and an array of football legends.The six-a-side spectacular has been a success in Germany – where it was set up by Mats Hummels and Lukas Podolski – and now makes its way to these shores.Gary Lineker, Micah Richards and Alan Shearer are managing a teamCredit: Baller LeagueYouTuber-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 has 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.It will be Lineker’s first new role since announcing he is leaving MOTD at the end of the season.Sidemen stars Miniminter and Tobi, plus YouTuber AngryGinge will also manage a team.KSI will be the Baller League UK presidentCredit: Baller LeagueOnly Ronaldinho and Speed have been announced for the US version so far.Trials are taking place in London and Manchester for the players who can be recently retired pros, futsal players, free agents or released academy players.Baller League CEO, Felix Starck said: “Baller League is a brand new way to consume football.Most read in 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.”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.”John Terry has been announced for the UK versionCredit: Baller LeagueWhile Ronaldinho will take part in the USCredit: Baller LeagueWhat is Baller League?Baller League is a weekly indoor football tournament – consisting of legendary footballers and YouTube stars managing the teams.12 teams will play in six-a-side matches, with the top four teams of the league advancing to the final playoff in May to be crowned the champion.The entertaining format will be similar to Gerard Pique’s Kings League from Spain.Each match will be live streamed with Chunkz set to host a weekly show, with more broadcasting announcements to follow.When is Baller League coming to UK?It has been announced that Baller League is coming to the UK in March 2025.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.MLS style one-vs-one penalties to be used.12 teams in the league with the top four going through to the playoffs.League set to start in March 2025, with the final four playoff in May to crown the winner. More