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Leon Draisaitl shells out the cash to buy himself a sports franchise
Leon Draisaitl Ventures Into Team Ownership in Germany's New Icon League
Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl has made headlines with one of the most significant purchases of his life, revealing his co-ownership in a team within Germany's new Indoor Football League, known as Icon League. Draisaitl, alongside Claudio Pizarro, a veteran professional player with 17 years on the Peruvian National Team, now co-owns FC Plyrs United.
The Icon League was founded by prominent German streamer Elias Nerlich and legendary footballer Toni Kroos, a World Cup winner and five-time UEFA Champions League victor with Real Madrid. This ambitious new venture is set to change the landscape of indoor football in Germany.
Among other notable team owners in the Icon League are former football stars David Alaba and Franck Ribery, as well as rapper Luciano. The league features 14 teams and is set to kick off on September 1st at Lanxess Arena in Cologne. Each team will play 13 games, with the season culminating in the final at the yet-to-be-opened SAP Garden in Munich, the future home of German hockey club EHC Red Bull Munich.
The league aims to make a significant impact by streaming all games for free on Twitch, typically around 1 or 2 PM Eastern Time. This accessibility could draw a substantial audience and boost the league's popularity.
"The Indoor-Soccer-League called Icon-League was founded by Elias Nerlich (EliasN97) one of the biggest, if not THE biggest content creator in Germany and Toni Kroos, one of the greatest German soccer players of all time. There are 14 Teams represented by their Teamheads. Those are Soccer player, former Soccer player, Rapper, Content-creator and other celebrities known in Germany. Most known might be David Alaba, Franck Ribery and Luciano. The League will start on September, 1st in the Lanxess Arena, the home of the Cologne Sharks. Every team has 13 games and will collect 3 points per win. The Finals will be in the brand-new SAP Garden in Munich. The games will be Live-streamed on Twitch. Most likely at 7 or 8pm CET. That's all we got so far. There is a Video about some more detailed infos, I hope the translation can help you out if you need that informations." Oilers Nation Germany said.
Given Germany's strong football culture, having recently hosted the 2024 UEFA European Championship, the Icon League is poised to capture the public's attention. With high-profile figures like Draisaitl and Kroos involved, the league is set to become a significant addition to Germany's sporting landscape. Fans and observers alike will be watching closely to see how this innovative league develops and thrives.
Source: Blade of Steel
Leon Draisaitl makes one of the most expensive purchases of his entire life
Leon Draisaitl makes one of the most expensive purchases of his entire life
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