Former Manchester City and Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli will make a surprise return to England for the Baller League UK season finale at London's O2 Arena on 12 June.
The 34-year-old Italian forward will feature in a special Legends versus Creators match as part of the indoor football league's climactic event.
Balotelli, whose contract with Serie A side Genoa expires this month, will join forces with former Bolton Wanderers star Jay-Jay Okocha in the legends team.
They will face off against a creators side featuring some of the biggest names in content creation, led by Baller League UK president KSI.
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YouTube personality Chunkz will join KSI in the creators team for what promises to be an entertaining clash between football legends and social media stars.
The O2 Arena event will feature more than just the exhibition match.
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Two semi-finals will determine the overall Baller League UK champions, with the league's top team facing the fourth-placed side whilst second and third battle for the other final spot.
The winners of these semi-finals will then compete in a decisive match to crown the season's champions.
Additional high-profile names are expected to be announced before the finale takes place next week.
Two clubs have already secured their places in the semi-finals.
Deportrio currently lead the league table and are managed by Sky Sports pundit Micah Richards alongside Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer.
Richards, who was Balotelli's teammate during their Manchester City days, will be hoping his side can progress to the final.
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The other confirmed semi-finalist is Yanited, managed by YouTube personality Angry Ginge.
The identity of the remaining two semi-finalists has yet to be confirmed ahead of the showpiece event.
The tournament format will see the four teams compete for the inaugural Baller League UK championship title.
Balotelli's appearance comes as he seeks a new club following his brief stint at Genoa, where he signed last October.
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The striker's illustrious career has taken him across Europe's top leagues, including Serie A, the Premier League, Ligue 1 and the Turkish Super Lig.
His trophy cabinet includes three Serie A titles and the Champions League with Inter Milan under Jose Mourinho.
At Manchester City, he won the Premier League title and FA Cup before later joining Liverpool.
The Baller League UK appearance offers Balotelli an opportunity to showcase his abilities whilst searching for his next club.
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