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Scottish Sun
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Who is playing in the Baller League final?
FINAL COUNTDOWN Who is playing in the Baller League final? Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BALLER LEAGUE is coming to its captivating conclusion - and one side will finally get their hands on the first-ever title. The influence-led league, headlined by KSI, saw former Premier League stars, futsal players and celebrities face each other in a 12-team group stage format. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Alan Shearer (L) and Micah Richards (M)- two out of the three Deportrio managers Credit: Getty And the indoor six-a-side tournament has consistently kept fans on the edge of their seats by providing bags of entertainment from Matchday 1. Deportrio which is managed by footballing icons Alan Shearer, Micah Richards and Gary Lineker currently top the leaderboards and are heavy favourites to win it. But they've been given a run for their money by second-place MVPs United who are being led by popular TV host Maya Jama and Swiss footballer Alisha Lehmann. However, those two above are not the only sides that can make it in the highly anticipated final. Read more on Baller League SEEING RED Troy Deeney SENT OFF just minutes into return to football Who is in the Baller League final? The two teams that will feature in the Baller League final will be decided once the semi-final matches have been contested. Deportrio, led by Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards, topped the standings on goal difference after 11 rounds of action-packed fixtures. Alisha Lehmann and Maya Jama's MVP United narrowly missed out on top spot by one goal, but they have secured their place in the final four. Yanited and SDS FC complete the sides competing for Baller League glory next Thursday night - and fans are treated to even more thrilling action at the O2. Here are the semi-final fixtures: Semi-final 1: Deportrio vs SDS FC Semi-final 2: MVPs United vs Yanited Final: SF1 winner vs SF2 winner 2 What are the rules? Leading up to the big final day, in the event two teams are tied after 11 matches, the order will be first decided by goal difference, then goals scored, followed by the result between the two sides in question. If, after these three stipulations, the two sides are still level, a shootout will determine who progresses. IHowever, in the event of a draw in the Final Four after the regular 30 minutes, a penalty shootout is held in which each team initially provides three takers. What do you get for winning the Baller League final? Besides lifting the title, it has not been revealed what the winning team would earn from being crowned champions of the UK Baller League. However, reports suggest that players earn £400 for every match that they participate in. So doing the maths, any player that played in all 11 group stage matches, the semi-final and then the final, would earn a minimum of £5200.
The Irish Sun
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Who is playing in the Baller League final?
BALLER LEAGUE is coming to its captivating conclusion - and one side will finally get their hands on the first-ever title. The influence-led league, headlined by Advertisement 2 Alan Shearer (L) and Micah Richards (M)- two out of the three Deportrio managers Credit: Getty And the indoor six-a-side tournament has consistently kept fans on the edge of their seats by providing bags of entertainment from Matchday 1. But they've been given a run for their money by second-place MVPs United who are being led by popular TV host Maya Jama and Swiss footballer Alisha Lehmann. However, those two above are not the only sides that can make it in the highly anticipated final. Advertisement Read more on Baller League Who is in the Baller League final? The two teams that will feature in the Baller League final will be decided once the semi-final matches have been contested. Deportrio, led by Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Yanited and SDS FC complete the sides competing for Baller League glory next Thursday night - and fans are treated to even more thrilling action at the O2. Advertisement Most read in Football Breaking Here are the semi-final fixtures: Semi-final 1: Deportrio vs SDS FC Semi-final 2: MVPs United vs Yanited Final: SF1 winner vs SF2 winner 2 What are the rules? Leading up to the big final day, in the event two teams are tied after 11 matches, the order will be first decided by goal difference, then goals scored, followed by the result between the two sides in question. Advertisement If, after these three stipulations, the two sides are still level, a shootout will determine who progresses. IHowever, in the event of a draw in the Final Four after the regular 30 minutes, a penalty shootout is held in which each team initially provides three takers. What do you get for winning the Baller League final? Besides lifting the title, it has not been revealed what the winning team would earn from being crowned champions of the UK Baller League. However, reports suggest that players earn £400 for every match that they participate in. Advertisement So doing the maths, any player that played in all 11 group stage matches, the semi-final and then the final, would earn a minimum of £5200.
Scottish Sun
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
‘Don't speak to me like that' – Moment Ian Wright, 61, angrily confronts former Man Utd star before pair are split up
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ARSENAL legend Ian Wright got into a heated confrontation with former Manchester United academy star Josh Harrop after a Baller League match on Monday. The pair came to blows following a clash between Wembley Rangers and FC RTW at the Copper Box Arena. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Ian Wright and Josh Harrop clashed after a Baller League match Credit: TikTok/ballerleagueuk 3 Harrop could be heard saying: 'I'm a grown man, don't speak to me like that.' Credit: TikTok/ballerleagueuk 3 Troy Deeney stepped in to diffuse the situation Credit: TikTok/ballerleagueuk Prior to the match, Wembley managers Wright and Chloe Kelly decided to use their wildcard. They enlisted the help of Watford icon Troy Deeney - but it did not go to plan. Just minutes into his appearance, Deeney lost his temper and clattered into two opposition players off the ball. He first crashed into the back of Karim Kamhouri before barging into Tareiq Holmes-Dennis, sparking a melee on the pitch. READ MORE ON ARSENAL ARSENAL FILES Kiwior hands Arteta major dilemma as Williams transfer could be derailed Deeney was eventually shown a red card by referee Mark Clattenburg. But tensions also spilled over following the match. With FC RTW having won 4-3, Wright appeared to clash with former United academy player Harrop. The RTW forward could be heard saying: "I'm a grown man, don't speak to me like that," to Wright. Join SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from The Emirates Deeney eventually stepped in to break things up. Fans took to X to react, with one person writing: "Imagine being rattled in the BALLER LEAGUE." 'He's lost it there' - Huge brawl breaks out during Baller League after shocking challenge from former Man Utd star Another commented: "Team Wrighty all the way." While another, referring to Harrop, said: "That man scored a goal on debut for Man United... and now he is doing this?" Wembley Rangers now sit ninth in the 12-team Baller League table, with RTW just above in eighth.
The Sun
22-04-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
‘Don't speak to me like that' – Moment Ian Wright, 61, angrily confronts former Man Utd star before pair are split up
ARSENAL legend Ian Wright got into a heated confrontation with former Manchester United academy star Josh Harrop after a Baller League match on Monday. The pair came to blows following a clash between Wembley Rangers and FC RTW at the Copper Box Arena. 3 3 3 Prior to the match, Wembley managers Wright and Chloe Kelly decided to use their wildcard. They enlisted the help of Watford icon Troy Deeney - but it did not go to plan. Just minutes into his appearance, Deeney lost his temper and clattered into two opposition players off the ball. He first crashed into the back of Karim Kamhouri before barging into Tareiq Holmes-Dennis, sparking a melee on the pitch. Deeney was eventually shown a red card by referee Mark Clattenburg. But tensions also spilled over following the match. With FC RTW having won 4-3, Wright appeared to clash with former United academy player Harrop. The RTW forward could be heard saying: "I'm a grown man, don't speak to me like that," to Wright. Deeney eventually stepped in to break things up. Fans took to X to react, with one person writing: "Imagine being rattled in the BALLER LEAGUE." 'He's lost it there' - Huge brawl breaks out during Baller League after shocking challenge from former Man Utd star Another commented: "Team Wrighty all the way." Wembley Rangers now sit ninth in the 12-team Baller League table, with RTW just above in eighth.
