Wealdstone Sidelines Hassan After Baller League Breach

Wealdstone FC, a National League side chasing a playoff spot, announced on Tuesday that midfielder Sak Hassan is unlikely to feature for the team again this season after he participated in the Baller League without the club's permission. The 24-year-old Somali international, who joined Wealdstone from Hashtag United last summer, played for Prime FC, managed by YouTuber KSI, in a six-a-side tournament match on Monday night at London's Copper Box Arena.

Hassan, a Dutch-born former academy player at clubs including Tottenham Hotspur, Queens Park Rangers and Leyton Orient, scored one goal and provided two assists as Prime FC defeated N5 FC 7-3. The Baller League features a mix of influencers, celebrities and former professionals in televised indoor matches. Wealdstone stated they were not informed of Hassan's involvement and had not granted approval, viewing the appearance as a breach of his contract. In a statement released on social media, the club said: "We are aware that Sak Hassan, under contract with Wealdstone FC, appeared in this evening's Baller League. The club was not approached for permission for Sak to participate, nor were we made aware of his involvement in advance....