Gary Lineker lands new job as he joins forces with ex-Prem stars and YouTubers
Gary Lineker has landed a new role after announcing he’s Match of the Day at the end of the season.
Lineker said “this is now the right time” to step down as the host of the iconic show after 25-years as the lead presenter. And it hasn’t taken him long to land a new role, taking charge in the newly-launched Baller League.
The competition has rocketed in popularity since being launched at the start of the year in Germany by Mats Hummels and former Arsenal star Lukas Podolski. And it’s not set to launch in England the United States.
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Baller League is a six-a-side competition that combines the traditional game with new rules that will combine teams of celebrities and ex-professionals.
Lineker, alongside the Rest is Football pals Micah Richards and Alan Shearer, has been named as a coach. The trio will also be joined by former Chelsea and England captain John Terry, ex-Arsenal trio Jens Lehmann, Robert Pires, and Freddie Ljungberg, and Real Madrid icon Luis Figo.
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Games are held weekly with teams playing in an indoor environment, with livestreams of the game being hosted by social media sensation Chunkz.
There will also be some unique rules on offer, such as: a three-against-three format and goals scored from the back two thirds of the pitch (behind the offside line) count as double.
Speaking after the launch, Baller League’s UK President KSI said: “I have high hopes for what this league can bring to the sport.
“We’re bringing a different style to football, a different energy to the normal and showing a different level of entertainment to the sport. Very exciting times ahead!”
