Idris Elba is taking on a new challenge as he heads into the world of football(Image: Social Media)

Lifelong Arsenal fan Idris Elba is going into the world of football with his own training academy. And the Luther legend wants to call the venture Rukkas FC.

The actor, DJ, cosmetics firm boss and wine bar owner is in a league of his own when it comes to business ideas. And he now wants to add his own soccer squad.

He has just applied to the government’s Intellectual Property Office to trademark the name via is IE7 Ltd firm. The company's main aim will be to set up a training academy for football, but other events such as coaching and friendlies are also due to be organised.

Idris Elba is entering the football game as he sets up his own football training business(Image: Social Media)

Documents registering the business state that the club will take on the job of organising competitions and football events, as well as helping to offer coaching to people in both football and other sports....