The Copper Box Arena in London was electric on a recent Monday night in April 2025, as the Baller League, the UK’s innovative six-a-side football tournament, delivered another dose of high-octane action. Among the buzzing crowd, an unexpected duo stole the spotlight: teenage darts sensation Luke Littler and his friend, YouTube star and Yanited manager Morgan Burtwistle, better known as Angry Ginge. The pair, both diehard Manchester United fans, were spotted cheering passionately for Yanited, Ginge’s team, in a match that epitomized the league’s blend of sport and spectacle. Their presence added a layer of celebrity intrigue to an already vibrant evening, underscoring the Baller League’s growing appeal among diverse audiences.
Littler, the 18-year-old darts prodigy who clinched the 2025 World Darts Championship title, has become a household name for his meteoric rise in the sport. Fresh off a Premier League Darts campaign where he’s been a formidable force, Littler took a break from the oche to support Ginge’s Yanited, a team draped in the colors of Manchester United’s historic Newton Heath roots. Ginge, a 23-year-old Twitch streamer with over 1.5 million followers, has infused the Baller League with his infectious energy, managing Yanited with a style he describes as “heart, soul, blood and thunder.” The team’s recent 7-3 rout of FC Rules the World showcased their attacking flair, with players like Percy Kiangebeni—known as PK Humble—and Mohammed Mahyoub dazzling the crowd. “We’re gonna win,” Ginge had declared before the season, half-joking that any loss would be due to “clear bias and robbery.”
The Baller League, fronted by YouTube icon KSI, is redefining football entertainment with its fast-paced format, quirky rules, and star-studded management. Yanited, one of 12 teams, sits atop the leaderboard alongside Gary Lineker’s Deportrio and Alisha Lehmann’s MVPs United, with matches unfolding every Monday until the June playoffs. The league’s unique features—like three corners triggering a one-on-one penalty or a “game-changer” rule that shakes up the final minutes—keep fans on edge. Littler and Ginge were seen reveling in the chaos, particularly when Yanited’s Tyler Winters scored a slick goal with a sole-roll to outfox the keeper. “It’s like watching FIFA come to life,” Littler reportedly quipped to those nearby, drawing laughs from fellow spectators.
The friendship between Littler and Ginge, forged through their shared love for Manchester United and gaming, has captivated fans online. Their banter-filled Twitch streams, often featuring FIFA matches with Ginge’s “GirthNTurf” crew, have racked up millions of views. Earlier this year, Ginge nearly stunned Littler in a darts match, missing a match dart at double-18, prompting him to playfully call Littler a “cheating b*****d” as the darts star sealed the win. Their camaraderie was on full display at the Baller League, with Littler joining Ginge in chanting United anthems, echoing their wild celebrations during Manchester United’s FA Cup win over Leicester in February, where they sang, “We’ve seen it all, we’ve won the lot.” Posts on X captured the moment, with fans dubbing them “the duo we never knew we needed.”
For Littler, attending the Baller League was a chance to unwind while supporting a friend whose influence in the digital and sporting worlds continues to grow. Ginge, who rose to fame streaming EA FC from his bedroom, has turned Yanited into a fan favorite, backed by coach Samuel Cox, a Tottenham academy mentor and “Ted Lasso” actor. The team’s roster, including former academy talents like Medy Elito and social media sensation PK Humble, embodies the league’s mission to blend grassroots grit with entertainment. “Mo Mahyoub stole the show,” Ginge said of his star player after an earlier match, praising his “electric feet” and near-post finesse.
As the Baller League heads toward its climactic final four in June, Yanited’s unbeaten streak and Ginge’s larger-than-life presence keep them in the spotlight. Littler, too, has his eyes on glory, with upcoming darts challenges awaiting. Their night at the Copper Box wasn’t just a casual outing—it was a celebration of friendship, fandom, and the evolving landscape of sport, where darts champions and streamers share the stage with football legends like Luis Figo and John Terry. For Littler and Ginge, it was another chapter in their unlikely bromance, one that’s winning over fans far beyond the dartboard or the pitch.