Star-studded startup Baller League raises $25M to spark ‘new era’ for football

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Baller League — a new six-a-side football league that has attracted support from legends like Ronaldinho, Gary Lineker, and Luis Figo — has raised $25mn from EQT Ventures as it looks to initiate a "new era” for the beautiful game.  German entrepreneur Felix Starck co-founded the Baller League last year alongside former players Mats Hummels and Lukas Podolski.

The founders wanted to change the way younger audiences engage, view, and interact with the world’s most popular sport.

Earlier this year, former FC Barcelona defender Gerard Piqué raised €60mn for Kings League, a seven-a-side football competition.

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Author / Journalist: Siôn Geschwindt

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Published On: 2024-12-13 @ 19:56:17 (5 days ago)

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