No idea about the context, but I’ve seen it so you all can too.
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Bryan+
Player Valuation: £40m
Why is this like a Jason Statham impression of Sean Dyche
summerisle
The rain, it raineth every day
He came, scored a dribble of goals, buggered off.
Blast_of_Cannock
Player Valuation: £20m
Loved how Naismith banged the ball off the woodwork then onto the keepers bonce. Pure geometric soccerball.
Former Everton youth player Rafael Garcia who is now a free agent has just been drafted in the ballers league by Gary lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richard’s team
Into the what Spud?
Oh God, nevermind.
The Baller League, originating in Germany, is a new league that has taken Europe by storm, now making its way to the UK, where influencers and former professionals compete in a unique six-a-side football format. Helmed by influencer KSI, this league features 12 teams, each with 12 players, competing in 15-minute halves, with a twist in the final three minutes transforming matches into a fast-paced three-a-side format. The first season kicks off on March 24 with weekly matches for 11 weeks leading to playoffs, showcasing not only celebrity athletes but also a growing audience. A TV deal with Sky Sports will broadcast every match, amplifying its popularity even further. Additionally, a USA edition of the Baller League is expected to debut soon, broadening its reach and appeal.
By the Numbers
- 12 teams participating in the inaugural UK season starting March 24, 2025.
- Matches consist of 15-minute halves, switching to three-a-side in the last three minutes.
- Baller League UK has secured a TV deal with Sky Sports for its inaugural season.
- Draft completed on March 10 with over 160 players available, featuring notable picks like Bruno Andrade and Bakary Sako.
The league is set to draw increasing attention from both fans and media, especially with its innovative match format and high-profile player involvement. The anticipated USA edition is also poised to add a new dimension to the Baller League brand, potentially increasing its global footprint.
Bottom Line
The Baller League represents a significant evolution in sports entertainment, bridging celebrity culture with competitive play, drawing in a younger audience and establishing itself as a captivating new form of football.
Blast_of_Cannock
Player Valuation: £20m
Sounds like another pile of money grabbing crap, just like the fake boxing matches with that blonde bint who 'fights' pensioner's. Perfect for this generation of low-attention-span kids. Or am I just being a miserable old tart?
tonyhorne
Immoderate
The two are not necessarily mutually exclusive ...
JimmyJeffers
Player Valuation: £80m
summerisle
The rain, it raineth every day
Well they've certainty influenced me to not take a blind bit of notice towards this nightmare.
JimmyJeffers
Player Valuation: £80m
A group of people had a serious and likely lengthy discussion, and the outcome of this discussion was that ‘The Baller League’ would be a great name for this initiative.
Just imagine that,
Just imagine that,
I watch the kings league version in Americas and it’s quite fun to watch. It won’t be to everyone’s taste but it’s different and an exciting format.
Blast_of_Cannock
Player Valuation: £20m
Keiron Dowell scores again for Birmingham. Thierry Small scored for Charlton.
HKContractDave
Player Valuation: £10m
It's not for football fans. It's a way to compete for neutrals against the like of padal and that other tennis game that have become very popular in the last few years and have endorsements from big name stars (Gerard Pique, Rafael Nadal), and get non-fans into football.
For the target market it probably is.
Prince!
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