Former England soccer player confronts opponent from Big League during game on team managed by Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker during the sixth round
In the thrilling sixth game of Baller League UK, Joleon Lescott, former England international and current Deportrio player, found himself embroiled in an on-pitch brawl with rival player Domingos Pires from Wembley Rangers AFC.
Deportrio, managed by international legends Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, and Gary Lineker, holds the top spot in the league table. However, this match was far from ordinary. Tensions flared as Lescott, standing by the dugouts, received a hard challenge from Pires, a force that left Lescott responding with a retaliatory move.
With Pires' trailing arm making contact, Lescott held onto his opponent, pulling him back, and both players locked in a heated conflict. The fracas nearly spilled into the crowd seating at the Copper Box Arena. Baller League officials and fellow Wembley Rangers players, including Ben Long and Micah Richards, intervened to separate the two players.
Despite attempts to cool the tension, an argument between Lescott and Pires persisted. Pires declared, "I ain't scared of you bruv, I ain't f*cking scared of you," and accused Lescott of initiating the conflict, a claim that Lescott vehemently denied.
Both players were given two-minute sanctions as a consequence of their actions, but Lescott's Deportrio side managed to win the match 4-1 in the end. Despite the brawl, Lescott's career beyond professional football has seen him flourish in broadcasting and coaching. He retired from professional football in 2017 at the age of 34 and now works alongside Lee Carsley as an assistant coach for England's Under-21 side.
This incident vividly showcases the competitive and sometimes volatile nature of the Baller League, where emotions can run high during games. However, no significant long-term consequences were reported following the altercation.
- Joleon Lescott, currently playing for Deportrio in the Baller League UK, was involved in a heated on-pitch conflict with Domingos Pires from Wembley Rangers AFC.
- The altercation took place during a match that saw Deportrio, managed by Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, and Gary Lineker, maintain their top spot in the league table.
- Lescott and Pires were given sanctions for their actions, but Lescott's football career post-retirement has extended into coaching, as he now works as an assistant coach for England's Under-21 side.
- This incident underscores the intense and occasionally tumultuous atmosphere of the Baller League, as European-leagues and even the Premier League witness similar incidents where emotions can escalate.
