"Former professional footballers and content creators will team up once again for the second season of Baller League UK. The six-a-side format was set up in Germany by entrepreneur Felix Starck and footballers Mats Hummels and Lukas Podolski in 2023. The first UK edition took place in March and a US version will begin later this year with YouTuber IShowSpeed, Olympian Usain Bolt and World Cup winner Ronaldinho among the team managers."
"Football legends Gary Lineker, John Terry and Luis Figo were lined up as team managers in season one of the UK edition. Simon and Tobi, both part of YouTube group Sidemen, plus streamer AngryGinge also tried their hand at management. Content creator Sharky's side won the first edition with a 4-3 win over Alisha Lehmann and Maya Jama's MVPs United."
"Matches take place every Monday for 10 weeks until Monday, 29 December on indoor football pitches at the Copper Box Arena in London. Twelves teams compete - the top four in the league qualify for the play-offs - with two semi-finals and a final deciding a champion. YouTuber KSI will continue to be president of the UK version. Trials took place in London, Manchester and Newcastle in August, with recently retired professionals, futsal players, free agents and released academy players among those eligible to play."
Baller League UK returns for a second season as a six-a-side competition that pairs former professional footballers with content creators. The format originated in Germany in 2023 and has expanded with a US edition featuring high-profile managers. The UK season begins 27 October and runs every Monday for 10 weeks at the Copper Box Arena, with 12 teams competing and the top four qualifying for play-offs. KSI remains president of the UK edition. Trials were held in London, Manchester and Newcastle, with eligible players including recently retired professionals, futsal players, free agents and released academy players. Matches use 15-minute halves and 12-player squads.
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