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Wales Online
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Soccer Aid star Angry Ginge's real name, massive earnings, Baller League brawl
Soccer Aid star Angry Ginge's real name, massive earnings, Baller League brawl As Angry Ginge prepares to star alongside football legends and celebrities at Soccer Aid at Old Trafford, here's the lowdown on the social media star and Manchester United fan Social media star Angry Ginge will be in action at Soccer Aid (Image: Getty Images ) Angry Ginge will be one of the many famous names taking to the pitch for Soccer Aid. The Twitch streamer and social media sensation, a fervent Manchester United supporter, is sure to relish the opportunity to play at the Theatre of Dreams, given that his content often centres around the club. On Sunday, the 23-year-old will also have the chance to share the field with some of football's greatest players - including Red Devils legends Wayne Rooney, Gary Neville, Edwin van der Sar, Paul Scholes and Nemanja Vidic. A host of other celebrities are participating in the charity football match, which aims to raise funds for UNICEF, including Sir Mo Farah, Bear Grylls, Paddy McGuinness and Louis Tomlinson. But what do we know about Angry Ginge as he gears up for arguably the most significant football match of his life? Wales Online delves into his net worth, a heated Baller League bust-up and his real name that left a Premier League star in stitches... What is Angry Ginge's real name? Born in November 2001 and raised in Salford, Angry Ginge is Morgan Burtwhistle's screen name, which led to Manchester City legend Micah Richards bursting into laughter upon discovering it. Speaking on the Baller League UK podcast, Richards couldn't contain his disbelief when he inquired about the young content creator's "Government name", to which the reply came: "Government name? Morgan," causing the ex-footballer to burst into laughter. Article continues below Angry Ginge's real name left Micah Richards in stitches (Image: Nick Potts/PA Wire ) Angry Ginge followed up with: "What's wrong with that?" prompting Richards to exclaim: "Deary, deary me. Morgan? What? No way, what's your actual second name? Morgan what?" Upon hearing "Burtwhistle", Richards was sent into another fit of giggles, howling in amusement while the content creator joined in the laughter. How much has Angry Ginge earned? Angry Ginge emerged on the gaming scene in 2020, rapidly accumulating thousands of subscribers and views across YouTube and Twitch. Initially specialising in FIFA and EAFC gaming content like pack openings and online matches, he swiftly diversified, streaming an assortment of video games and live-action segments, teaming up with well-known figures such as the Sidemen, Chris MD and Danny Aarons, among others. Angry Ginge's has become incredible wealthy thanks to his social media profile (Image: Getty ) He has now amassed 814,000 subscribers on YouTube and 1.3million followers on Twitch. Having made his presence felt in charity games, Angry Ginge featured in the Sidemen match back in September 2023 and made a comeback in this year's version of the eagerly awaited annual event, finding the net for the YouTube Allstars in the 58th minute and leading them to glory with a penalty shootout victory. Elsewhere, Angry Ginge successfully took charge of the Yanited Baller League UK team this year, competing alongside a host of football legends and social media celebrities every Monday at London's Copperbox Arena. During the regular season, Angry Ginge steered his team to a third-place finish with seven victories, three defeats and one draw from 11 matches, securing a spot in the grand final alongside Deportrio, MVPs United and SDS FC. According to Hafi's estimates, Angry Ginge has earned between £804,000 and £1.1m from YouTube, TikTok and Instagram alone over the past year. That doesn't even take into account the star's earnings from Baller League or Twitch. Article continues below Angry Ginge is a star of the new Baller League (Image: Getty Images ) Angry Ginge's Renowned for his straightforward approach on the sidelines since the inaugural match of Baller League this year, Angry Ginge found himself restrained by stewards during a large-scale brawl. Yanited were up against SDS FC in the match, when one of Angry Ginge's players seemed to push an opponent towards the advertising hoardings at the side of the pitch. Tensions escalated as members of the respective teams began confronting each other, with Angry Ginge also attempting to join the fray. However, the social media star was held back by security as the incident fizzled out, with PK Humble trying to maintain calm amidst the turmoil.
Daily Mirror
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Angry Ginge worth, Baller League fight and real name Prem hero found hysterical
Angry Ginge is one of numerous celebrities and athletes taking part in 2025's instalment of Soccer Aid at Old Trafford - but what do we know about the social media and streaming sensation? Angry Ginge will grace the turf at his beloved Old Trafford this weekend, as Soccer Aid returns. The Twitch streamer and social media star will undoubtedly revel at the chance to play at the theatre of dreams, given that he is a die-hard Manchester United fan and the club are often a focus of his content. And this Sunday, the 23-year-old will also have the chance to play with some of football's greatest players - including Red Devils legends Wayne Rooney, Gary Neville, Edwin van der Sar, Paul Scholes and Nemanja Vidic. Meanwhile, a number of other celebrities are taking part in the charity football match which aims to raise money for UNICEF, including Sir Mo Farah, Bear Grylls, Paddy McGuinness and Louis Tomlinson. But what do we know about Angry Ginge as he prepares for arguably the biggest football match of his life? Here, Mirror Football breaks down his net worth, a fierce Baller League fight and his real name that left a Premier League star in hysterics. What is Angry Ginge's real name? Born in November 2001 and raised in Salford, it should come as little-to-no-surprise that Angry Ginge is just a screen name and not the legitimate title of Morgan Burtwhistle. However, that didn't stop Manchester City legend Micah Richards from buckling when he found out what Angry Ginge was actually called. Speaking on the Baller League UK podcast, Richards asked the content creator what his "Government name" is, with the youngster responding: "Government name? Morgan," - leading the former footballer to double take before he started laughing. Angry Ginge then asked: "What's wrong with that?" to which, Richards added: "Deary, deary, deary deary me. Morgan? What? No your actual second name? Morgan what?" When Angry Ginge replied "Burtwhistle" it set Richards off again, howling in a high pitched voice while the content creator couldn't help but crack a smile and chuckle himself. What are Angry Ginge's earnings? Angry Ginge burst onto the scene in 2020, quickly garnering thousands of subscribers and views on both YouTube and Twitch. While he initially focused on FIFA and EAFC gaming content, including pack openings and playing online matches. He soon-after transitioned into the world of streaming a variety of video games, as well as real-life content - collaborating with the likes of the Sidemen, Chris MD and Danny Aarons to name a few. Fast forward to 2025 and Angry Ginge has 814,000 subscribers on YouTube, and 1.3million followers on Twitch. No stranger to a charity football match, Angry Ginge debuted in the Sidemen Charity Match in September 2023, and returned during this year's instalment of the annual event - scoring for the YouTube Allstars in the 58th minute and going on to win the match on penalties. Elsewhere, Angry Ginge successfully took the reins of the Yanited Baller League UK side this year, competing alongside a number of footballing legends and social media stars each Monday at London's Copperbox Arena. During the regular season, Angry Ginge managed to lead his side to a third place finish in the standings with seven wins, three losses and a draw from 11 games, making it to Thursday's grand final alongside Deportrio, MVPs United and SDS FC. Thanks to his efforts, Hafi estimate that Angry Ginge has earned between £804k and £1.1m from YouTube, TikTok and Instagram alone over the last 12 months. And that's not factoring in the star's earnings from Baller League or Twitch either. A bitter Baller League fight Known for his no-nonsense attitude on the sidelines since the opening match of Baller League this year, Angry Ginge found himself held back by stewards during a mass brawl in Game Week Six. Yanited were facing SDS FC in the fixture, when one of Angry Ginge's players appeared to shove an opponent towards the advertising boards at the side of the pitch. Tensions began to boil over when members of the respective teams started squaring off with one another, while Angry Ginge also tried to get involved in the action. However, the social media sensation was held back by security as the incident burned out, with PK Humble trying to keep the peace during the chaos. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Daily Mirror
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
AngryGinge left utterly bemused by item in Luke Littler's house - 'Why on earth'
Luke Littler and AngryGinge teamed up for Channel 4's Celebrity Gogglebox recently, and the darts sensation left the YouTuber creased with a decoration which was well past its sell-by date AngryGinge was left in a state of confusion when he spotted a Christmas tree on display in Luke Littler's house earlier this month. The darts sensation and the YouTube content creator teamed up during an instalment of Channel 4's Celebrity Gogglebox when Ginge - real name Morgan Burtwhistle - spotted something a little unusual in Littler's front room. Leaving the sofa while chuckling, Ginge said: "Yeah just a genuine question Luke. Why the hell have you got a Christmas tree in your house and we're on the 8th of June?," as he dragged the decorated faux Fir into shot. Struggling to keep his own laughter in, Littler replied: "Yeah, good question." After a brief pause, he added: "We were at the World Championships for the whole of December pretty much, become the champion and we just never took it down. Can't take it down now," before Ginge replied: "So it's just there forever now?" With quick wit, Littler responded: "Yeah it's there until next Christmas now," before an intrigued Ginge asked: "But you're going to be at the World Championships again, so is it just gonna stay there again?" Littler added: "Yeah but when we get back it'll go. Can't be up for a full year," as Ginge cackled off screen. Littler made history in January by becoming the youngest-ever player to win a PDC World Championship by beating seasoned veteran Michael van Gerwen at Alexandra Palace at the age of just 17 years and 347 days old. And while 'The Nuke' looked likely to defend his Premier League Darts crown last month at London's O2 after topping the league standings, world No. 1 Luke Humphries proved too hot to handle in the final as Littler suffered an 11-8 loss. The pair recently teamed up in the World Cup of Darts but suffered a shock defeat to Germany in the last-16. Fresh off the back of an inaugural Baller League UK season in which he guided his Yanited team to a runners-up finish to Alisha Lehmann and Maya Jama's MVPs United, Ginge is currently gearing up to play at Soccer Aid on Sunday. The lifelong Manchester United fan will see his dreams come true when he graces the hallowed turf of Old Trafford alongside a number of Red Devils legends, including Wayne Rooney, Gary Neville, John O'Shea, Nemanja Vidic and Edwin van der Sar in aid of Unicef. And Ginge will also link up with a whole host of household names in doing so, with the likes of British long-distance legend Mo Farah, TV adventurer survivalist Bear Grylls, funny man Paddy McGuinness and One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson also taking part in the coveted charity football match. Coverage of the event starts at 6pm on ITV1 and ITVX, before kick-off lands at 7.30pm. No stranger to playing as well as managing, it comes after Ginge took part in the 2025 Sidemen Charity Football Match at a jam-packed Wembley earlier this year. The YouTube star - who has amassed more than 816,000 subscribers on the platform - was part of the YouTube Allstars team back in March, scoring in the 58th minute of the 9-9 thriller before winning on penalties. He also took part in the match back in 2023 as part of Sidemen FC in an 8-5 win at West Ham's London Stadium.
Straits Times
10-06-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Burgeoning 'Baller League' offers zany remix of Beautiful Game
A penalty is taken during a Baller League match at the Copper Box Arena in London, Britain, May 12, 2025. REUTERS/Streisand Neto/File Photo A general view of players in action during a Baller League match at the Copper Box Arena in London, Britain, May 12, 2025. REUTERS/Streisand Neto/File Photo LONDON - An enthusiastic announcer rallies the crowd inside London's Copper Box Arena for a noisy five-second countdown to Santan FC vs MVPs United, the former managed by rapper Dave, the latter by popular player Alisha Lehmann and TV host Maya Jama. Former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg tosses the ball in the air to begin a 30-minute, six-a-side game but before he can take his position on the side, MVPs score in six seconds: the quickest goal yet in the fledgling Baller League UK. Twelve minutes later, it is time for a twist - the "Plus One" rule reduces the teams to one-versus-one plus goalkeepers with the rest allowed back after next goals. Social media-focused soccer tournaments like the German-founded Baller League and Spanish-origin Kings League have sprung up in Europe and elsewhere to offer young consumers a cheaper, crazier and shorter version of traditional 90-minute soccer. Some older fans scoff at these formats as a gimmicky distortion of what Brazilian great Pele called "The Beautiful Game", and predict they will quickly fade. But for now, ex-professionals, online influencers and entertainment figures are piling in. Viewing figures are soaring and investment is mounting into what supporters see as a back-to-roots, playground-style version of the sport. "The way they play the game is the way that kids on the street play it all over the world," EQT Ventures' Partner Ashley Lundstrom told Reuters. 'The ecosystem of fans is so open-minded to a new sport, a new style of sport.' Her company led an investment round for Baller League that raised $25 million in early December 2024. 'SOCIALS BLOWING UP' The UK league, in its inaugural season, has drawn a multitude of personalities including some who could not quite make it in mainstream professional football. "It's so close to being what I've always wanted with being a pro footballer and just having that recognition of, okay, this kid can play," said midfielder Harry Cain, 27, who plays for Yanited managed by YouTuber and Twitch streamer Angryginge. "My socials (were) absolutely blowing up from friends, family. 'Can't believe we just watched you on Sky Sports'." Cain, who produces soccer content for 1 million-plus TikTok followers, said one of his highs was scoring in front of former England international and Baller League UK coach John Terry. The Baller League expanded to the UK this year, with 12 teams, after its founding in Germany in 2023 where games were livestreamed from an old plane hangar in the city of Cologne. The Kings League, established by former Spanish player Gerard Pique, has a growing fanbase, with 80% of its 30 million social media followers under 34. Founded in 2022, the seven-a-side Kings League has expanded to Italy, France, Germany, Brazil and the Americas. "Investors also see that we have a disruptive, creative new product, that is solving perhaps the biggest problem in sports: attracting and retaining the attention of young audiences," Kings League CEO Djamel Agaoua told Reuters. "The increasing competition for audience attention means that it's harder and harder to get younger fans to watch a 90-minute live game." The Kings League raised $60 million in its last funding round last year and is in partnership with Surj Sports Investment, the sports arm of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, to launch Kings League MENA (Middle East and North Africa). With the majority of Saudis under 30, the synergy is obvious. As pay-TV fees increase, the young are increasingly watching sport for free on platforms like YouTube, Kick and Twitch. According to a Deloitte study, about 90% of Generation Z and Millennials consume sport via social media. On the day Santan FC played MVPs United, matchday 8 drew more than 900,000 viewers on YouTube. 'I don't think it's as simple as the older generation watches sports over linear channels and the younger generation does it over social channels,' said Pete Giorgio, global and U.S. sports leader for Deloitte. "Both generations are moving towards a mode where they do not consume sports monolithically." OLD CLUBS TAKING NOTE European clubs have taken note, trying to work with new leagues rather than treat them as rivals. In Italy, Serie A CEO Luigi De Siervo has cast it as a 'cross-marketing" opportunity. Juventus, for example, offer facilities to Zebras FC, a Kings League Italy side led by content creator and Juventus fan Luca Campolunghi. Zebras had 2.5 million engagements across social platforms in its first season. "Collaborating with content creators helps us speak a native digital language that truly resonates with younger audiences,' Juventus' head of brand Gianmarco Pino told Reuters. In France, Ligue 1 club Olympique de Marseille have teamed up to help Kings League France club Wolf Pack FC, founded by former Olympique de Marseille player Adil Rami. However, one football insider in a major European league told Reuters he thought the proliferation of new mini-leagues may prove too much, with one likely to dominate eventually. With the Baller League UK reaching its season finale on Thursday and the Kings World Cup Clubs culminating in Paris on Saturday, the hype is reaching fever-pitch. But not all are convinced. "I just don't think it's particularly entertaining," said a 30-year-old Englishman who supports Premier League team Arsenal and tried the Baller League on YouTube. "Beyond an influencer or a former footballer's team winning, there's no emotional investment in any of these teams which makes it difficult for us to care," he said. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Hindustan Times
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Soccer- Burgeoning 'Baller League' offers zany remix of Beautiful Game
* Baller League among various new Gen Z-focused soccer formats * Players and influencers join together in six-a-side teams * New rules shake up traditional 90-minute game format * Investors pour in millions, viewing figures rising * Some traditional fans deride new formats as gimmicky LONDON, - An enthusiastic announcer rallies the crowd inside London's Copper Box Arena for a noisy five-second countdown to Santan FC vs MVPs United, the former managed by rapper Dave, the latter by popular player Alisha Lehmann and TV host Maya Jama. Former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg tosses the ball in the air to begin a 30-minute, six-a-side game but before he can take his position on the side, MVPs score in six seconds: the quickest goal yet in the fledgling Baller League UK. Twelve minutes later, it is time for a twist - the "Plus One" rule reduces the teams to one-versus-one plus goalkeepers with the rest allowed back after next goals. Social media-focused soccer tournaments like the German-founded Baller League and Spanish-origin Kings League have sprung up in Europe and elsewhere to offer young consumers a cheaper, crazier and shorter version of traditional 90-minute soccer. Some older fans scoff at these formats as a gimmicky distortion of what Brazilian great Pele called "The Beautiful Game", and predict they will quickly fade. But for now, ex-professionals, online influencers and entertainment figures are piling in. Viewing figures are soaring and investment is mounting into what supporters see as a back-to-roots, playground-style version of the sport. "The way they play the game is the way that kids on the street play it all over the world," EQT Ventures' Partner Ashley Lundstrom told Reuters. 'The ecosystem of fans is so open-minded to a new sport, a new style of sport.' Her company led an investment round for Baller League that raised $25 million in early December 2024. 'SOCIALS BLOWING UP' The UK league, in its inaugural season, has drawn a multitude of personalities including some who could not quite make it in mainstream professional football. "It's so close to being what I've always wanted with being a pro footballer and just having that recognition of, okay, this kid can play," said midfielder Harry Cain, 27, who plays for Yanited managed by YouTuber and Twitch streamer Angryginge. "My socials absolutely blowing up from friends, family. 'Can't believe we just watched you on Sky Sports'." Cain, who produces soccer content for 1 million-plus TikTok followers, said one of his highs was scoring in front of former England international and Baller League UK coach John Terry. The Baller League expanded to the UK this year, with 12 teams, after its founding in Germany in 2023 where games were livestreamed from an old plane hangar in the city of Cologne. The Kings League, established by former Spanish player Gerard Pique, has a growing fanbase, with 80% of its 30 million social media followers under 34. Founded in 2022, the seven-a-side Kings League has expanded to Italy, France, Germany, Brazil and the Americas. "Investors also see that we have a disruptive, creative new product, that is solving perhaps the biggest problem in sports: attracting and retaining the attention of young audiences," Kings League CEO Djamel Agaoua told Reuters. "The increasing competition for audience attention means that it's harder and harder to get younger fans to watch a 90-minute live game." The Kings League raised $60 million in its last funding round last year and is in partnership with Surj Sports Investment, the sports arm of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, to launch Kings League MENA . With the majority of Saudis under 30, the synergy is obvious. As pay-TV fees increase, the young are increasingly watching sport for free on platforms like YouTube, Kick and Twitch. According to a Deloitte study, about 90% of Generation Z and Millennials consume sport via social media. On the day Santan FC played MVPs United, matchday 8 drew more than 900,000 viewers on YouTube. 'I don't think it's as simple as the older generation watches sports over linear channels and the younger generation does it over social channels,' said Pete Giorgio, global and U.S. sports leader for Deloitte. "Both generations are moving towards a mode where they do not consume sports monolithically." OLD CLUBS TAKING NOTE European clubs have taken note, trying to work with new leagues rather than treat them as rivals. In Italy, Serie A CEO Luigi De Siervo has cast it as a 'cross-marketing" opportunity. Juventus, for example, offer facilities to Zebras FC, a Kings League Italy side led by content creator and Juventus fan Luca Campolunghi. Zebras had 2.5 million engagements across social platforms in its first season. "Collaborating with content creators helps us speak a native digital language that truly resonates with younger audiences,' Juventus' head of brand Gianmarco Pino told Reuters. In France, Ligue 1 club Olympique de Marseille have teamed up to help Kings League France club Wolf Pack FC, founded by former Olympique de Marseille player Adil Rami. However, one football insider in a major European league told Reuters he thought the proliferation of new mini-leagues may prove too much, with one likely to dominate eventually. With the Baller League UK reaching its season finale on Thursday and the Kings World Cup Clubs culminating in Paris on Saturday, the hype is reaching fever-pitch. But not all are convinced. "I just don't think it's particularly entertaining," said a 30-year-old Englishman who supports Premier League team Arsenal and tried the Baller League on YouTube. "Beyond an influencer or a former footballer's team winning, there's no emotional investment in any of these teams which makes it difficult for us to care," he said.
