FOOTBALL fans were left demanding CBS Sports come to the UK after the broadcaster announced its Champions League final lineup.
CBS has shot to popularity thanks to the infectiously hilarious panel of Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards as pundits and Kate Abdo as host.
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The quartet will once again be front and centre for the channel’s coverage of Saturday’s Champions League final when Manchester City take on Inter Milan.
The commentary team will comprise of ITV’s former lead commentator Clive Tyldesley and ex-England shot-stopper Rob Green.
Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel and Spanish journalist Guillem Balagué will be providing pitchside analysis, while former referee Christina Unkel will provide rule analysis.
Upon seeing the announcement, fans reacted in awe to the cast.
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One fan labelled it: “The goat lineup right here 🐐.”
A second wrote: “We need this in the UK. Outstanding lineup.”
“What a lineup! Puts the rest to shame,” said a third.
A fourth remarked: “What a lineup that is. Any chance we can get this in place of BT Sport?”
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Another fan said typed: “Look at that lineup. Every single one [is] better than their equivalent at BT Sport.
“That’s before you even get to the fantastic studio camaraderie they’ve forged.”
Tyldesley himself lavished praise on his colleagues, replying: “Keeping good company!”
Many fans were pleased to see Tyldesley on the list, but they seemed to be unaware he has been with the broadcaster for their Champions League coverage since 2020.
The 68-year-old could be about to witness the English football’s second-ever Treble, having been the voice of the final when Manchester United completed the historic feat in 1999.
United are England’s only representative on a list of just seven clubs who have won the continental Treble, comprised of winning the Champions League, the country’s league and the main domestic Cup.
Fans were left devastated about a potential shake-up of CBS’ coverage next season after reports suggested Henry was in line to become an assistant coach at Paris Saint-Germain.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
