Social media has been abuzz with talk of a new football league over the past 24 hours. What is Baller League? And why is there so much intrigue?

The Baller League leans on that concept with the help of celebrity names. KSI, the YouTuber turned part-time boxer, will head up the UK league, with IShowSpeed, who tends to get where water can’t at major sporting events, taking charge of the US operation.

Gary Lineker and KSI join Baller League football tournament - It is the latest in a series of stunts placing internet personalities in a professional sporting environment.

BALLER LEAGUE football is coming to the UK after a blockbuster announcement including KSI and an array of football legends. The six-a-side spectacular has been a success in Germany – where

YouTubers KSI and IShowSpeed have joined forces with Ronaldinho, Gary Lineker and Luis Figo to launch the British and American versions of Baller League.Former Brazil and Barcelona icon Ronaldinho, a World Cup winner in 2002,

KSI and IShowSpeed are teaming up to expand a soccer league with a team of icons who once ruled the pitch.

The official announcement confirms that former England players and BBC presenters Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards will combine to manage one of the sides in the UK league.

KSI is the president of the UK iteration of Baller League, which has huge names like John Terry, Luis Figo and Gary Lineker involved.