As you may have heard, Zayn Malik is leaving the heartthrob boy band One Direction. VICE Sports found it our obligation to investigate why Zayn’s dramatic departure occurred and through in-depth reporting, we now have multiple sources suggesting that Zayn is leaving the band for a team—that’s right, Zayn wants to be an athlete. The specific sport he aspires to conquer is sill TBD, but VICE Sports has acquired numerous photos that confirm when he is not on stage breaking hearts and making 13-year-old girls discover their sexuality, he is doing sports.

We know he’s too cool to dance, but is Zayn the next Cristiano Ronaldo?

Does Zayn have an unquenched need for speed that inspired him to pursue professional go-kart racing?

Is Zayn getting a head start on his couples ice skating routine to “Truffle Butter” for the 2018 Winter Olympics?

Is Zayn Dave’s “Mirra” image in BMX riding?

Is Zayn leaving 1D to replace LeBron in the Big 3?

Is the winner of Pacquiao vs. Mayweather set to take on Zayn Malik?

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