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Daily Mail
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Ex-England international clashes with Baller League rival while playing for Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker's team on night six
Joleon Lescott was involved in a heated on-pitch scrap with a rival player during a flashpoint on night six of Baller League UK on Monday evening. The former England international features for Deportrio, making his debut for the side last month after being announced as a Week Two wildcard pick for the side. Deportrio is managed by fellow ex-internationals and Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, and Gary Lineker, and currently sits top of the league table. But tensions flared during their sixth match of the Baller League season when the side faced off with Wembley Rangers AFC. Lescott receiving the ball by the dugouts was caught in a full-throated challenge by England six-a-side player Domingos Pires. Hit by Pires' trailing arm, the 42-year-old caught hold of his opponent and pulled him at him back, with both players locked on one another as they nearly fell into the pitchside crowd. Things get heated as a late tackle comes in on Deportio's Joleon Lescott 🤬 — Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) April 28, 2025 Lescott was separated from Pires by Baller League officials as well as Wembley Rangers players including Ben Long. Richards was also seen leading Pires away from his player. But h an argument between the former Manchester City man and Pires continued despite attempts to cool tensions. Pires told Lescott: 'I ain't scared of you bruv, I ain't f****** scared of you.' He later added that Lescott 'started that', with the former defender protesting his innocence as the referee attempted to resume play. Both Pires and Lescott were given two-minute sanctions before they could rejoin match action. But it was Lescott who ended the evening in happier circumstances at the Copper Box Arena, with his Deportrio side beating Wembley Rangers 4-1. Both of the players were sent to the sinbin for two minutes as punishment for the fracas Lescott retired from professional football in 2017 at the age of 34, and has since been working primarily as a broadcaster and pundit. But recent years have seen Lescott burnish his coaching CV, with the ex-Everton star now working alongside former team-mate Lee Carsley as an assistant coach for England's Under-21 side.
Daily Mirror
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Ex-England star pulled away from rival in Baller League fracas – but has last laugh
Joleon Lescott was sent off after reacting badly to a late tackle from an opponent while playing for Deportrio against Wembley Rangers in the Baller League on Monday night Former England defender Joleon Lescott had to be pulled away from an opponent after reacting badly to a late challenge while playing in the Baller League. Lescott is the biggest name taking part in the influencer six-a-side tournament and didn't take kindly to a tackle on Monday night. The 42-year-old, who previously played for Manchester City and Wolves, now turns out for Deportrio – the side managed by Alan Shearer, Micah Richards and Gary Lineker. He plays alongside other former Premier League stars including Marvin Sordell and Bakary Sako in the tournament at the Copper Box Arena in London. Deportrio took on Wembley Rangers – the team led by Ian Wright and Chloe Kelly – on Monday night. And things got heated when Wembley's Domingos Pires was slightly late in trying to close down Lescott. Although Pires didn't seem to catch the former pro, Lescott took exception to the challenge and grabbed his opponent's arm. The two players then grappled with each other, nearly ending up over the advertising hoardings and into the crowd. Baller League staff, other players and the officials had to separate the two as tempers threatened to boil over. In the end it was settled by both Lescott and Pires being sent off for two minutes. Lescott ultimately had the last laugh, though, with Deportrio picking up a 4-1 win to go top of the Baller League, with Sordell scoring the pick of the goals. Wembley Rangers, meanwhile, sit 11th in the 12-team league, having won just one of their six matches so far. Deportrio boss Richards was inside the Copper Box on Monday night and certainly made his presence felt. After Yanited lost 4-2 to Trebol FC, Richards ran onto the pitch to perform Yanited YouTuber star PK Humble's dance on the pitch with Trebol's players joining in. 'PK got humbled tonight,' Richards later told Sky Sports. 'We arrived tonight. Top of the league.' This is the first UK edition of the Baller League, which was first launched in Germany after being created by entrepreneur Felix Starck and aided by Mats Hummels and Lukas Podolski. It started on March 24 and will take place weekly until the final on June 11. There are 12 teams, made up of ex-pros, futsal players and influencers, and there are custom rules designed to try and make it more interesting. The six-a-side matches are 30 minutes long, use rolling substitutions and don't have corners. For example, the final three minutes of each half are 'gamechangers' which include a 3 vs 3 format, long-range goals scored from behind the offside line counting as double and goalkeepers being unable to use their hands.
Scottish Sun
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Former England star, 42, pulled apart from Baller League rival as vicious brawl erupts following tackle
FORMER England star Joleon Lescott had to be pulled apart from a Baller League rival after a tackle sparked a vicious brawl. The incident occurred in Monday's clash between Lescott's side Deportrio and opponents Wembley Rangers. 2 Joleon Lescott was involved in a massive brawl in Baller League 2 He clashed with Domingos Pires following a bad challenge Lescott, 42, stunned fans last month when he was announced as a wildcard pick for the side managed by Alan Shearer, Micah Richards and Gary Lineker. The former Three Lions star instantly became the Baller League's biggest hit following two Premier League title wins with Manchester City. But Lescott's prestigious career did not stop Wembley's Domingos Pires from crunching him with a brutal tackle. The challenge saw Lescott react angrily as he shoved his opponent in retaliation. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL WORLD AT HIS FEET Ancelotti agrees next job as Madrid set to 'part ways nicely' with boss However, his actions sparked an all-out brawl between both sides as fans went wild. The referee was forced to intervene alongside his assistants. And after order was restored, both Lescott and Pires were sent off the pitch for two minutes. But despite the melee, it was Lescott who had the last laugh as his side won 4-1 to go top of the Baller League. BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS The clash came after a brutal encounter last week involving Troy Deeney. He was sent off just minutes into the game for a foul on Tareiq Holmes-Dennis. John Terry clashes with Mark Clattenburg as the 26ers face F.C RTW in the Baller League Deeney was representing Wembley Rangers, who are managed by Chloe Kelly and Ian Wright. But his debut did not last long, with Deeney forced to sit out the rest of the action.
The Irish Sun
28-04-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Former England star, 42, pulled apart from Baller League rival as vicious brawl erupts following tackle
FORMER England star Joleon Lescott had to be pulled apart from a Baller League rival after a tackle sparked a vicious brawl. The incident occurred in Monday's clash between Lescott's side Deportrio and opponents Wembley Rangers. Advertisement 2 Joleon Lescott was involved in a massive brawl in Baller League 2 He clashed with Domingos Pires following a bad challenge Lescott, 42, stunned fans last month when The former Three Lions star instantly became the Baller League's biggest hit following two Premier League title wins with But Lescott's prestigious career did not stop Wembley's Domingos Pires from crunching him with a brutal tackle. The challenge saw Lescott react angrily as he shoved his opponent in retaliation. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL However, his actions sparked an all-out brawl between both sides as fans went wild. The referee was forced to intervene alongside his assistants. And after order was restored, both Lescott and Pires were sent off the pitch for two minutes. But despite the melee, it was Lescott who had the last laugh as his side won 4-1 to go top of the Baller League. Advertisement Most read in Football BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS The clash came after a He was sent off just minutes into the game for a foul on Tareiq Holmes-Dennis. John Terry clashes with Mark Clattenburg as the 26ers face F.C RTW in the Baller League Deeney was representing Wembley Rangers, who are managed by Chloe Kelly and Ian Wright. Advertisement But his debut did not last long, with Deeney forced to sit out the rest of the action.
The Sun
28-04-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Former England star, 42, pulled apart from Baller League rival as vicious brawl erupts following tackle
FORMER England star Joleon Lescott had to be pulled apart from a Baller League rival after a tackle sparked a vicious brawl. The incident occurred in Monday's clash between Lescott's side Deportrio and opponents Wembley Rangers. 2 2 Lescott, 42, stunned fans last month when he was announced as a wildcard pick for the side managed by Alan Shearer, Micah Richards and Gary Lineker. The former Three Lions star instantly became the Baller League's biggest hit following two Premier League title wins with Manchester City. But Lescott's prestigious career did not stop Wembley's Domingos Pires from crunching him with a brutal tackle. The challenge saw Lescott react angrily as he shoved his opponent in retaliation. However, his actions sparked an all-out brawl between both sides as fans went wild. The referee was forced to intervene alongside his assistants. And after order was restored, both Lescott and Pires were sent off the pitch for two minutes. But despite the melee, it was Lescott who had the last laugh as his side won 4-1 to go top of the Baller League. The clash came after a brutal encounter last week involving Troy Deeney. He was sent off just minutes into the game for a foul on Tareiq Holmes-Dennis. John Terry clashes with Mark Clattenburg as the 26ers face F.C RTW in the Baller League Deeney was representing Wembley Rangers, who are managed by Chloe Kelly and Ian Wright. But his debut did not last long, with Deeney forced to sit out the rest of the action.
