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    Kate Abdo branded ‘elite’ in bold outfit for Champions League final before she’s embarrassed with ‘beer maid’ footage

    KATE ABDO showed how memories are ‘maid’ – as CBS served up a flashback fashion parade to shock her colleagues.The broadcaster, 43, covered her eyes at one point as co-presenters saw her in outfits from her 20s ahead of the Champions League final.Kate Abdo shocked colleagues when they saw this old outfitCredit: X/CBSSportsGolazoShe had more surprises in store before kick-offCredit: X/CBSSportsGolazoAbdo laughed when CBS showed footage from decades agoCredit: X/CBSSportsGolazoThierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards gasped with awe at first when they saw Abdo’s garb.But that reaction turned to howls of surprise when she was seen dressed like a traditional Bavarian beer maid.CBS showed the clip to mark globe-trotting Abdo’s several years working in Munich two decades ago.That’s where Saturday’s showpiece clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan took place.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSAnd when it got to the waitress-style outfit Abdo looked as embarrassed as her studio pals appeared amused.CBS posted the throwback video with the caption: “Rumor has it @kate_scott had her own Munich moments.”However, Abdo had to correct cries of “lederhosen” from studio colleagues.She pointed out that’s the name of leather breeches worn by MEN.Most read in FootballAbdo was ‘subbed off’ for Anita Nneka JonesFans loved the memory lane montage, with one posting: “Kate Abdo looking elite!”But bizarrely she didn’t hang around for long.‘Omg so cringe’ say fans as Man Utd legend Peter Schmeichel and Kate Abdo involved in awkward blunder live on CBS SportsAnita Nneka Jones replaced her in the hotseat while coverage was still building off to kick-off.Abdo told her CBS team-mates: “I would love to stay and chat guys but I have other friends waiting for me tonight…”Footage then showed Abdo’s pals David Beckham and Tom Cruise in the Allianz Arena.How about that for a duo to discuss fame and past fashion with?Abdo is used to wowing viewers with her outfits More

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    John Stones could make shock Everton return to save World Cup dream as Man City eye Jarrad Branthwaite swap transfer

    JOHN STONES could make a shock return to Everton to keep his World Cup dream alive.And that may grease the wheels for Jarrad Branthwaite heading in the opposite direction as part of an all-change summer at Manchester City.Manchester City star John Stones could make a shock return to EvertonStones’ return to Everton would grease the wheels for Jarrad Branthwaite heading to Man CityStones was one of Pep Guardiola’s first signings as manager — costing £50million in 2016 — and is the only one of six players to join that year still at the club.Guardiola continues to rate him as one of Europe’s finest ball-playing  centre-backs and would be quite happy to keep him at the Etihad.But the last two seasons have been an injury-ravaged disaster for Stones, who has been dogged by hip and particularly hamstring problems.The last of his 13 starts saw him limp out of the Champions League defeat at Real Madrid in February after only eight minutes.Read More on FootballAnd as fitness concerns limited his openings at City, he also faded from the England reckoning since his 83rd appearance in Finland in October.Stones, 31, knows he needs regular games to have any chance of forcing his way into boss Thomas Tuchel’s plans for next year’s World Cup.But although Guardiola is happy for him to stay, there are no guarantees on how much game action he will get — even though their relationship is as strong as ever.Stones would certainly play more at Everton but he has 12 months left on a £250,000-a-week Etihad contract.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAnd the Toffees, for all their new investment, are not going to sanction that kind of package for a player of his age and with his injury record.Yet Guardiola is well aware of that and club sources claim he would let the player go for peanuts as a gesture, which would leave wriggle room on personal terms.City would also hope the move puts them in pole position to sign Branthwaite, one of the best young centre-backs in the country.They are long-time admirers of the Cumbrian, 22, now the prize asset on Everton’s books and a summer target for a host of clubs — though Chelsea remain the hot favourites.If Stones does move to Merseyside, he would be linking up with the manager who signed him as an unknown Barnsley teenager in 2013.David Moyes paid £3m even though Stones had made just 22 starts in the Championship and he had three sensational years at Goodison.Although there was ill feeling from some fans  at his departure — having pushed for a move — that would not harm his return. More

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    Sunderland captain Dan Neil, 23, lined up for shock £15m transfer to Serie A giants with Jobe Bellingham also set to go

    ITALIANS Roma are poised to make a shock move for Sunderland skipper Dan Neil.South Shields-born Neil, 23, led the Black Cats back to the Premier League via the play-offs last week — but could now be off to Serie A.Dan Neil helped his boyhood club to Prem promotionCredit: GettyRoma are keen on the hard-running midfielder who is aware of their interest and a £15million deal could be thrashed out.British players are respected in Italy right now off the back of Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour helping Napoli to the title.Neil’s move would rock Sunderland, though, who are already preparing to lose Jobe Bellingham.The 19-year-old is already talking to clubs in Germany and likely to leave in the aftermath of their 2-1 win over Sheffield United.READ MORE TRANSFER NEWSBellingham joined the Black Cats for £3m in 2023.The midfielder has since played 90 times, scoring 11 goals.He is a regular for England’s age group sides, and has so far earned four caps at Under-21 level.Speaking after winning promotion last week, Bellingham told Sky Sports: “I always believed, you have to believe.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKJobe Bellingham was a key figure for Sunderland this seasonCredit: Shutterstock Editorial”When you’ve got supporters like this and a group of lads like that, you always have to believe.”I always believed and I know people doubted us and that’s understandable, we lost a few games, people talk about momentum.Jobe Bellingham takes swipe at Sky Sports pundits in live TV interview before awkward moment with panel at Wembley”But I think we did enough, we showed enough throughout the season for people to at least give us some credit going into the play-offs.”The typical ‘inexperienced’ by all the ex-pros that speak on Sky but we’ve just proved that don’t matter.”You need experience, of course, with youth like at Sunderland you play loads of games you get that experience.”You get experience by failing and we failed together so many times and in the end we come good.”Neil, meanwhile, burst onto the scene after debuting in 2018.The all-action midfielder has since become captain of his boyhood club.Neil has played 197 times for Sunderland, scoring 12 goals and laying on 20 assists. More

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    Champions League final LIVE RESULT – PSG vs Inter: French giants crowned kings of Europe for first time as Doue shines

    PSG have won the Champions League for the first time after a record-breaking 5-0 win over Inter Milan!Achraf Hakimi capped off a stunning move to give the French giants the lead after just 12 minutes.Moments later, Desire Doue’s heavily deflected strike doubled PSG’s advantage as Inter made a horror start to the final.The teenager marked his Player of the Match performance with another goal in the second half to give PSG a healthy 3-0 lead.Khvicha Kvaratskhelia got on the scoresheet with just over a quarter of an hour remaining as the French giants went four in front.Academy star Senny Mayulu added a fifth in injury time as PSG became the first team to win the Champions League or European Cup final by a five-goal margin.Match result: PSG 5-0 Inter MilanPSG starting team: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes; Joao Neves, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz; Kvaratskhelia, Dembele, DoueInter starting team: Sommer; Dumfries, Pavard, Acerbi, Bastoni, Di Marco; Calhanoglu, Barella, Mkhitaryan; Lautaro, ThuramBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKFollow ALL the action from the Champions League final with our live below…Enrique secures second TreblePSG boss Luis Enrique is only the second manager to win a Treble with a European club on two different occasions.His first came in 2014/15 with Barcelona before the Spaniard capped off his second last night.Pep Guardiola is the other manager, winning the Treble with Barca in 2008/09 and then Manchester City in 2022/23.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedTouching tributePSG fans unveiled a tifo at full-time, which featured Luis Enrique’s daughter Xana, who passed away at the age of 9 from a rare form of cancer in 2019.It really was emotional scenes at full-time.Copy linkCopiedPSG make historyPSG’s mammoth 5-0 win over Inter Milan made Champions League history.It was the biggest winning margin in a European Cup final.2025: PSG 5-0 Inter1960: Real Madrid 7-3 Eintracht Frankfurt1974: Bayern 4-0 Atletico Madrid (replay)1989: Milan 4-0 Steaua1994: Milan 4-0 BarcelonaCredit: AFPCopy linkCopiedTwo trebles for magnifique EnriqueParis Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique has become only the second manger to win a treble with a European club on two different occasions, having previously doing so with Barcelona in 2014-15.The Spaniard joins his former teammate Pep Guardiola, who also achieved a treble with Barcelona in 2008-09 and then Manchester City in 2022-23.Copy linkCopied’Incredible’ Doue hails EnriqueParis Saint-Germain’s teenage superstar Desire Doue said he was lost at words to describe his history-making performance in the Champions League final.But the teenager found plenty to describe what head coach Luis Enrique has done for the French outfit. “He’s been here two years and he’s made history for the club,” Doue said. “Tactically, mentally, he’s an unbelievable coach, and as a human being too. It’s a pleasure to work with him.”And when asked how he and his teammates were going to mark the occasion, the 18-year-old hinted at some wild celebrations.”I don’t know,” he said. “But it’s going to be crazy.”I have no words. It was just incredible for me. Simply incredible.Desire DoueTNT SportsCopy linkCopiedInter unravel on final stageSimone Inzaghi’s Inter side have given the Champions League some incredible moments this season, but it all fell apart for them in Munich this evening.The excellent counter-attacking outfit had trailed for a combined total of just 16 minutes and 38 seconds in their previous 14 games in the competition.Yet tonight they were second best from the off, and were never in contention once Achraf Hakimi netted an early opener.As a result, Inter trailed for 81 minutes and seven seconds in the final alone.Copy linkCopiedMunich first time tradition continuesThis was the fifth time that either a European Cup or Champions League final has been held in Munich – and on every single occasion the victors have lifted the trophy for the first time.PSG’s inaugural success follows Chelsea in 2012, Borussia Dortmund in 1997, Marseille in 1993, and Nottingham Forest in 1979.Copy linkCopiedThree from DesireInter Milan were terrified.Eighteen-year-old Desire Doue became the first player ever to register three goal involvements in a Champions League final, bagging two goals and an assist.Copy linkCopiedParis up in lightsOne of the world’s greatest landmarks has taken on a different dimension tonight.In the French capital, the Eiffel Tower has been lit up in the colours of Paris Saint-Germain with the word ‘Champions’ projected on to it.Copy linkCopiedMatch stats from the Allianz ArenaPSG’s 5-0 win was the biggest margin of victory in a European Cup or Champions League final.In Internazionale’s 167th game in the Champions League, they have conceded five goals for only the third time – they lost 5-1 v Arsenal in November 2003, and 5-2 against Schalke in April 2011.Copy linkCopiedPSG play the long gameParis Saint-Germain have won the Champions League for the first time in their history in what was their 168th game in the competition.It the most any club has played before winning the competition for the first time.Copy linkCopiedEnrique leads PSG revolutionParis Saint-Germain were so disliked on the European stage for so long that it would have taken something remarkable to turn public opinion around.Or perhaps someone remarkable.The side that Luis Enrique has put together, and the dignity in which he has done it has won so many admirers.The PSG boss lost his nine-year-old daughter Xana in 2019 to a rare form of cancer, and the way he has continually spoken about her has broken hearts and offered hope.Copy linkCopiedPSG fans invade the pitchCopy linkCopiedPSG reach for the starsAmid the gold confetti inside the Allianz Arena, Marquinhos lifts the Champions League trophy to the sky.Paris Saint-Germain have finally won their first Champions League.With this young squad, with this manager, don’t bet on it being their last.Copy linkCopiedPSG are European kings!Copy linkCopiedTrophy lift imminent The PSG players are getting giddy on the stage as they receive their winner’s medals.Marquinos will lift the iconic trophy in just a few moments.Copy linkCopiedName on the cupThere’s a new name on the Champions League trophy this evening with PSG the 23rd club to win either this competition or its European Cup predecessor.Soon this renowned piece of silverware will be held aloft by Marquinhos and his teammates.Copy linkCopiedClassy touchPSG give Inter a guard of honour as the players make their way to collect their unwanted runners-up medals.Copy linkCopiedFrom Dan King in MunichSenny Mayulu, the PSG sub who scored the fifth goal moments after coming on, summed things up with his celebration. He was pumping his legs like he was dancing on hot coals in sheer elation and disbelief.Never in their wildest dreams – and Qataris have enough money to have some pretty wild dreams – will PSG’s owners have seen their first European title arriving in this fashion.The biggest winning margin in the history of the competition was delivered by some wonderful football against an Inter side who just did not turn up and had lost even their fight by the end.Desire Doue was the ninest of the four nine out of 10’s on the PSG side, but this was a team performance of strength, poise and verve. And a side this young should be contenders for years to come.Copy linkCopiedFull time – PSG 5-0 InterParis Saint-Germain win the Champions League – and in sublime French style too!Neymar couldn’t do it. Kylian Mbappe couldn’t do it. Even Lionel Messi couldn’t do it.But this young squad, put together and engineered by the magnificent Luis Enrique, have won PSG the biggest prize in European football.And having dispatched all the Premier League could offer along the way, the French club have now racked up the biggest winning margin in Champions League history.The squad, staff and management rush on to the pitch at full time to celebrate with the players on the pitch, and you suspect those celebrations will run right through the night and beyond.Copy linkCopiedPSG 5-0 Inter90. Achraf Hakimi picks up a yellow card for a tactical foul with just seconds left on the clock, and I don’t think there is going to be any time for stoppages added.Professional to the end.Copy linkCopiedPSG 5-0 Inter88. There are more tears being shed now, but these are on the PSG bench among the staff and players who have been substituted.After their long (oil money fuelled) journey, they are nearly there.Champions League glory is just a couple of minutes away.Copy linkCopiedPSG 5-0 Inter86. Paris Saint-Germain have their fifth goal, and it’s the 18-year-old substitute Senny Mayulu who has got in on the act.In terms of the action, it’s a smart give, go and return with Bradley Barcola that brings the opportunity to smash in off the near post.But what about the unbridled joy on Mayulu’s face?! The teenager can barely believe the moment as he wheels away with the biggest wide-eyed smile, visible for seconds before he is mobbed by his PSG teammates.Copy linkCopiedFive!Copy linkCopiedPSG 4-0 Inter83. A treble substitution for PSG, who are essentially in party mode now.Warren Zaire-Emery, Senny Mayulu and Goncalo Ramos are on for a slice of action with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Fabian Ruiz and Joao Neves taking a well-deserved break.Copy linkCopied More

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    EFL club release ‘gorgeous work of art’ kit to celebrate 150th anniversary and even rival fans want to buy it

    PORT VALE have released a stunning retro home kit to celebrate their 150th anniversary.The League One new-boys’ smart new strip has been flying off the shelves since its release.Port Vale have unveiled their stunning new retro home stripCredit: X @OfficialPVFCThe Valiants’ 2025-26 white home shirt will include a smart black collar, as well as black trim on the sleeves,It will also subtly include the Puma logo, in addition to a retro Port Vale logo.The shirt is not sullied by a garish sponsor, instead oozing a simple class.Vale’s kit is topped off with black shorts, also featuring the retro logo, as well as stripey black and white socks.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Staffordshire side, who finished second in League Two, have confirmed that they have already flogged 1,815 home shirts on its first day on sale.For context, Vale averaged home gates of 7,639 last season.Port Vale’s kit launch has also been resoundingly well received online.One fan gushed on X: “That’s an absolutely gorgeous work of art is that. Might be kit of the season to be honest!”Most read in EFLBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKPort Vale wore this kit during the 2024-25 seasonCredit: PAWhile a second wrote: “Stunning kit. They always look miles better without a sponsor too.”A third commented: “Best kit I’ve seen for a long long time. Fulham fan.”Birmingham become first EFL club to win promotion as Tom Brady’s club bounce back to Championship at first attemptAnd a fourth swooned: “Sweet Jesus. So simple and yet so stunning.”Another asked: “Is it appropriate for a Wednesday fan to purchase this?”Port Vale CEO Matt Hancock said: “I’m proud that we can mark the beginning of our 150th anniversary season with the launch of our brand-new 2025/26 home shirt.”The design rightly honours and helps us to reflect on our past, whilst we can also make positive steps forward in an exciting season back in League One.”I’d like to personally thank the members of our Supporter Advisory Board, who were presented the crest concept at their inaugural meeting.”The group continues to help us shape decisions and we’re delighted that they will be involved throughout such an important season.” More

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    Alejandro Garnacho told ‘don’t come back’ as Man Utd outcast takes parting shot in one-word Instagram post

    ALEJANDRO GARNACHO was told “don’t come back” after the Manchester United outcast took a parting shot in a one-word Instagram.Garnacho’s Old Trafford days appear to be numbered after Ruben Amorim warned him to find a new club this summer.Alejandro Garnacho fired out a message after being axed by Man UtdCredit: GettyThe winger is now being linked with Serie A champions Napoli.And Chelsea could be interested again after making an enquiry in January.But Garnacho showed he is not going to go quietly.The Argentine, who was a late sub in the Europa League final defeat to Spurs, saw a bit more action in United’s disastrous post-season tour of the Far East.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThey lost their first match to a Malaysian All-Stars XI before narrowly beating Hong Kong.Afterwards, United’s players jetted off on their separate ways for their summer holidays.And Garnacho made no secret of his joy to finally be heading into a new era.Posting emojis of a tropical island, praying hands and a crying face, he said on Instagram Stories: “Finally.”Most read in Champions LeagueBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSHowever, this saw Garnacho receive a flurry of messages from angry United fans.One said: “Don’t come back.”Ruben Amorim bursts out laughing when asked about Man Utd star’s futureFans responded angrily to Garnacho’s postAnother declared: “Bro thinks he is CR7.”One noted: “He’s going to regret this when he is older.”Another added: “Worst attitude ever.”Garnacho has not endeared himself to fans by flashing the middle finger on pre-seasonCredit: X More

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    Wrexham line up stunning Premier League triple transfer with £12.5m ex-World Cup goalkeeper and West Ham legend wanted

    WREXHAM want to offer Wales keeper Danny Ward the chance to join their first season back in the Championship.Ward, 31, has been freed by Leicester after a difficult spell and could leap at the chance to join Phil Parkinson’s ambitious Red Dragons.Danny Ward is just one of the top stars on Wrexham’s radarCredit: GettyThe Red Dragons have gone from the fifth to the second tier in three yearsCredit: GettyThe 44-cap star was a schoolkid at Wrexham until joining Liverpool in 2012.But in six years at Anfield he never came close to tying down a first-team spot.Instead he was loaned out to Morecambe, Aberdeen and Huddersfield before a £12.5million switch to the King Power Stadium.Ward, who played at the 2022 World Cup, is just the latest player with a Premier League pedigree being linked to Wrexham this summer.READ MORE WREXHAM NEWSThe Red Dragons and Derby have put former Wolves centre-back Craig Dawson on their shortlist of targets.Dawson, 35, wants to play on and Rams boss John Eustace likes his experience.But Eustace is also eyeing Blackburn defender Danny Batth – which might allow Wrexham to do a deal for Dawson on top wages.The Red Dragons have also shown reported interest in two ex-England stars who are leaving West Ham on a free transfer.Most read in FootballWolves veteran Craig Dawson is being targeted as he wants to play onCredit: GettyBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKParkinson is keen on left-back Aaron Cresswell, 35, and 33-year-old striker Danny Ings.Former Liverpool man Ings joined West Ham from Aston Villa for £12million in January 2023.Fulham skipper Tom Cairney is another experienced name said to be on Wrexham’s radar.The Nottingham-born Scotland midfielder, 34, is becoming a free agent.However, Cottagers manager Marco Silva has suggested he wants to keep the ex-Blackburn ace.The Red Dragons are returning to the second tier for the first time since 1981/82 after making history under the ownership of Hollywood A-listers Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.Wrexham have become the first team to reach this level via three promotions in a row.Aaron Cresswell and Danny Ings are also being eyedCredit: PA More

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    Kate Abdo ‘subbed off’ CBS Sports Champions League final coverage as new presenter leaves Micah Richards ecstatic

    KATE ABDO was substituted off during CBS Sports’ coverage of the Champions League final.The popular presenter, 43, was replaced by colleague Anita Nneka Jones during the build-up to the match.Kate Abdo was on CBS Sports’ coverage alongside Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Micah RichardsCredit: X/CBSSportsGolazoAbdo left CBS’ main coverage mid-broadcastCredit: X/CBSSportsGolazoAnita Nneka Jones took over hosting dutiesCredit: X/CBSSportsGolazoAbdo had been joined by regulars Thierry Henry, Micah Richards and Jamie Carragher.Leaving her crew behind, the Mancunian said: “I would love to stay and chat guys but I have other friends waiting for me tonight…”As Henry, Richards and Carragher groaned, Abdo pointed at Jones and added: “Look who’s coming!”Carra shouted “Anita!” before screaming as footage showed Abdo’s pals David Beckham and Tom Cruise hanging out the Allianz Arena.READ MORE ON KATE ABDOAbdo then waved as she walked off set, adding: “Bye, bye, bye.”Richards asked “Is it a substitution then?” – with Abdo pausing.The former Manchester City star then guffawed as Peter Schmeichel held the fourth official’s board to announce the substitution.Richards turned to Jones and bellowed: “Finally some real funny in the studio.”Most read in Champions LeagueBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKPeter Schmeichel announced the substitutionCredit: X/CBSSportsGolazoJones began: “Great to be here with you guys.”Following a commercial break, Abdo reappeared alongside Becks and Cruise.Jamie Carragher reveals why PSG’s Luis Enrique is refusing to speak to him and CBS Sports before Champions League finalIn addition to their main coverage, CBS Sports broadcast a “Beckham and Friends” alt-cast.The alternate feed is similar in concept to ESPN’s Manningcast streamed during NFL games.In addition to Cruise and Abdo, Becks was joined by the likes of Stanley Tucci, Guy Ritchie, Joseph Fiennes, and James Corden.PSG battered Inter Milan 5-0 to win their first ever Champions League trophy.Two goals by Desire Doue in addition to strikes by Achraf Hakimi, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Senny Mayulu sealed a dominant win for the French champions.Abdo reappeared on the Beckham and Friends alt-cast More