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Joleon Lescott found himself in a contentious on-field altercation with an opposing player during a pivotal moment on night six of Baller League UK on Monday evening, April 29.
Lescott’s Key Contributions and Unrest
The ex-England captain is part of the Deportrio roster and made his team debut last month after being named as a wildcard addition in Week Two.
Harry Potter FC is spearheaded by seasoned ex-internationals and Match of the Day analysts Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, and Gary Lineker, currently leading the league standings.
Tensions Erupt in the Sixth Match
Tempers boiled over during their sixth contest of the Baller League campaign when they confronted Wembley Rangers AFC.
Having received the ball near the dugouts, Lescott became ensnared in a robust challenge from England six-a-side player Domingos Pires.
Struck by Pires’ overextended arm, the 42-year-old grabbed onto his opponent, pulling him backward. Both players became locked in a tussle and nearly toppled into the surrounding crowd perched at the edge of the playing area.
Lescott was swiftly separated from Pires by Baller League officials, as well as opposing players, including Ben Long. Richards was witnessed guiding Pires away from Lescott.
A Violent Confrontation Halts Gameplay
Nonetheless, the dispute between the former Manchester City defender and Pires continued, disregarding the referee’s efforts to de-escalate the situation.
Pires asserted, “I ain’t scared of you bruv, I ain’t f**king scared of you.” Later, he claimed Lescott initiated the altercation, which the former defender vehemently denied.
Pires and Lescott both received two-minute penalties before being cleared to rejoin the action. Despite this, Lescott concluded the evening triumphantly, with Deportrio securing a 4-1 victory against Wembley Rangers at the Copper Box Arena.
Lescott’s Career Path
After retiring from professional football in 2017 at the age of 34, the former Everton defender has focused primarily on broadcasting and punditry. Recently, Lescott has been working with former teammate Lee Carsley, serving as an assistant coach for the England U-21 side, thus enhancing his coaching credentials