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      Luis Suarez responds to Patrice Evra fight challenge as Man Utd legend gives update on MMA debut

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      PATRICE EVRA has revealed that Luis Suarez could still take up his offer to fight him after announcing his MMA debut.Evra, 43, revealed last week that he would be making his mixed martial arts debut at PFL Europe Paris at the Accor Arena on 23 May.Patrice Evra has called out Luis Suarez for an MMA fightCredit: The Ariel Helwani Show / XSuarez and Evra have history dating back to a racism storm in 2011Credit: ReutersThe Manchester United icon later took to social media to call out former Liverpool striker Luis Suarez to take him on in the ring.Evra and Suarez have a history dating back to their respective days in the Premier League, when the forward was found guilty of racially abusing the defender during a clash at Anfield in 2011.And Suarez, who is still playing professionally with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami, hasn’t ruled out settling the score with a fight, according to Evra himself.Speaking on The Ariel Helwani Show, Evra revealed: “I was quite surprised. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I don’t know if it’s true, because I’m always careful, but apparently his manager contacted the PFL. Maybe to come and watch my first fight.”I would be surprised, because to be honest he is still playing football and this is completely different – he could get injured.”But maybe it will happen, maybe not. Like I say, it’s something I’ve asked. If it doesn’t happen it’s not a big deal.”Evra, who retired in 2019 after making over 700 career appearances, went into more detail on why he would want to fight Suarez.Most read in FootballEvra will make his MMA debut at the Accor Arena in ParisCredit: Instagram / patrice.evraLuis Suarez still plays football for Inter Miami in the MLSCredit: ReutersHe explained: “When the PFL asked me who I would like, I said Luis Suárez because I had a beef with him on the back in the day when I was captain of United and he played for Liverpool.”He had some racist abuse. I don’t call him a racist, it’s just that they used some racist words, and I want to do this fight.” ‘Watching Arsenal is like watching Netflix… you always have to wait for the next season’, says Man Utd legendAdding: “I think the world wants to see that fight. So I am like, ‘Please accept the offer’.”I don’t know if he would be the first, or the second, or the third fight. But I think the world deserves to see that fight”.Suarez was accused of using “insulting words” towards Evra including reference to the colour of the French international’s skin in 2011.The striker, now 38, was accused of using an offensive term seven times in around two minutes, while Evra had told him he would “punch him” after asking him to repeat what he had said.Meanwhile, Suarez claimed he had used the word once and in a friendly way as is normal in Uruguayan culture, as opposed to the antagonistic way described by Evra.The FA eventually slapped Suarez with an eight-game ban after a two-month investigation and six-day hearing into the incident.After the ban was announced, Liverpool stars were spotted wearing training shirts with Suarez’s name and picture on them during the warm-up in a display of support.Liverpool decided not to appeal the verdict made against Suarez on January 2012, although they maintained the innocence of the forward.Read More on The SunWhen the pair met on the pitch again in 2012, Suarez refused to shake Evra’s hand before a game at Old Trafford, with prompted an angry reaction from the French international.At the end of the game as the players walked off the pitch, Evra went in front of Suarez to celebrate in his face.Suarez was handed an eight-game ban after a two-month investigation into the incidentCredit: ReutersLiverpool stars wore shirts in support of Suarez after the FA announced the banCredit: AFPThe following year at Old Trafford, Suarez refused to shake Evra’s handCredit: GettyEvra then celebrated in Suarez’s face after the gameCredit: Mark Robinson – The Sun More

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      Watch as Maya Jama finally confirms Ruben Dias romance with kiss, cuddle and bite to neck at footy match

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      MAYA Jama and Ruben Dias kiss and cuddle to confirm their romance for the first time with a loved-up display.The Man City defender, 27, even cheekily bit the TV star’s neck as they stood pitch side at a weekly Baller League match.Maya Jama and Ruben Dias confirmed their romance for the first timeCredit: GettyThe pair kissed and cuddled as they stood pitch side at a weekly Baller League matchThe Man City defender even cheekily bit the TV host’s neckMaya cheered on City at Wembley on SundayCredit: Click News and MediaLove Island host Maya, 30, has been dating Ruben since they met at an awards bash in November but has kept their relationship under wraps until now.The Sun’s exclusive video shows the couple hugging in a bunker behind the goal at the Copper Box Arena, in East London.At one point the Portuguese pitch ace pulls her in for a hug, planting a smooch on her cheek and then rubs her back.Later he playfully bites at the back of her neck.READ MORE ON MAYA JAMAA source said: “Maya and Ruben seemed very close, very loved up and were clearly very comfortable with each other.“They were chatting to others around them but gravitated back to each other. They seem very happy with each other.”It is the first time the couple have been seen together in public since they began dating.Maya and Ruben were introduced at the MTV EMAs in Manchester in November, following the breakdown of her on-off relationship with rapper Stormzy last summer.Most read in FootballLast month we told how she had introduced Dias to her mum Bernadette, with sources saying they were “getting more serious”.She also revealed in March she was taking Portuguese lessons.MAYA Jama’s romance with footballer Ruben Dias is hotting up – after she was introduced to his mum BernadetteThe influencer-led Baller League sees former Premier League players, futsal players and celebrities face one another in 12 teams.Maya is among several celebrities backing the new-look football format.The TV host has teamed up with Swiss player Alisha Lehmann to lead MVPs United for the influencer-led football league.The likes of KSI and darts star Luke Littler also attended Monday’s sport event.The Portuguese pitch ace pulled Maya in for a hugMaya was all smiles as she stood next to RubenThe TV beauty has been dating the football star since they met at an awards bash in NovemberA source revealed: ‘They seem very happy with each other’Credit: Click News and MediaMaya posted a picture online of the pair having lunchMaya also recently introduced Dias to her mum BernadetteCredit: Getty More

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      Barcelona vs Inter Milan LIVE RESULT: Raphinha’s screamer sees thrilling six-goal Champions League semi-final end level

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      BARCELONA and Inter Milan’s scintillating Champions League semi-final first leg has come to an end – and it was one for the history books!Marcus Thuram scored with an audacious flick inside THIRTY SECONDS before Denzel Dumfries followed up with a spectacular bicycle kick a little over twenty minutes later.Lamine Yamal scored a solo strike to make it 2-1, and then Ferran Torres temporarily levelled the scoreline.Dumfries then popped up with his second goal of the night to restore Inter’s lead, but a minute later, Raphina fired one in from long range, which rattled the bar before deflecting in off Yann Sommer.RESULT: Barcelona 3-3 InterLive stream: Discovery+TV channel: TNT Sports 1Barcelona starting XI: Scczesny; Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Martin; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; FerranInter starting XI: Sommer; Bisseck, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitarayan, Dimarco; Martinez, ThuramBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKFollow ALL the action from Estadi Olimpic with our live blog below…Inzaghi impressed by generational talentSimone Inzaghi believes Lamine Yamal is the kind of footballer that comes along once in a generation.Speaking after his side’s 3-3 draw at Barcelona in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final, the Inter coach admitted he was impressed after seeing the 17-year-old perform in person.However, Inzaghi also revealed he was delighted with how his players responded to the task of tracking the teenager, and hopes for more of the same in the second leg.At half-time, we changed a little. We had to mark Lamine Yamal even better – that guy really impacted on me tonight. He really did. So we wanted to play and press much higher up the pitch. My guys didn’t have much rest after the Roma game, but they gave everything and impressed me. Lamine is the kind of talent that comes along every 50 years, and to see him up close really impressed me. I’m really enthusiastic about what my lads did. They worked really hard against him, doubling and tripling up on himSimone InzaghiTNT SportsCopy linkCopiedBarca face ‘final before final’According to Barcelona boss Hansi Flick, Barcelona will have to win two finals to be crowned European champions.The German tactician was proud of how his side fought back after a slow start at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, but knows a huge test awaits them in Milan next Tuesday.We didn’t start well tonight, but we got right back into the match. The second half was spectacular. There’s one leg of this tie left and we have to win it. I think this qualifies for that description of the ‘final before the final!Hansi FlickTNT SportsCopy linkCopiedRaphinha revelling on the biggest stageWhile Lamine Yamal stole the headlines, it was another excellent evening for Raphinha.The former Leeds ace forced Barcelona’s third goal with a stunning strike that eventually went in off Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer.The Brazilian also set up Ferran Torres for the second, an assist that took his goal involvements in this season’s Champions League to 20 (12 goals and 8 assists)It means only Cristiano Ronaldo (17 goals and 4 assists in 2013-14) has registered more goal involvements in a single Champions League campaign.Meanwhile, only Luís Figo (9 in 1999-00) has provided more assists in a single season in the competition than Raphinha’s eight this term.Copy linkCopiedMkhitaryan: We couldn’t stop YamalInter star Henrikh Mkhitaryan admitted that he and his teammates struggled to cope with 17-year-old superstar Lamine Yamal.The Spanish teenager came to the fore with Barcelona 2-0 down and dragged his side back into the tie.And afterwards, former United midfielder Mkhitaryan spoke in glowing terms of the winger, but added that the Italian outfit were determined not to allow him so much space in the return. The whole world can see what a good footballer he is. He’s a player who shines. We tried to stop him, but that was so difficult because he’s got great talent. I hope we don’t let him play this much next week.Henrikh MkhitaryanTNT SportsCopy linkCopiedYoung Yamal in good companyBarca superstar Lamine Yamal became just the second teenager to score in the last 16, quarter-final and semi-final within a single Champions League campaign.The other? A certain Kylian Mbappe for Monaco in 2016-17.Copy linkCopiedFast off the MarcMarcus Thuram’s audacious opener after exactly 30 seconds was the second earliest goal Internazionale have ever scored in a Champions League tie, after Dejan Stankovic’s equally flamboyant strike against Schalke in April 2011 (26 seconds).It was also the second earliest goal Barcelona have conceded from the start of a game in the competition after Alexandre Pato’s strike for Milan in September 2011 (24 seconds).Copy linkCopiedYamal lights up Champions LeagueAt 17 years and 291 days, Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal became the youngest ever scorer in a Champions League semi-final, a record previously held by Kylian Mbappw (18y 140d).Tonight was also Yamal’s 100th appearance for Barcelona across all competitions with only Jules Koundé (107) and Robert Lewandowski (104) having played more games for the club since the Spaniard’s debut in April 2023.Copy linkCopiedMatch Stats from Estadi Olímpic Lluís CompanysAnd so ends the joint-highest scoring Champions League semi-final game, ranking alongside a 3-3 draw between Dynamo Kyiv and Bayern Munich in the first leg of their clash in 1998-99.Copy linkCopiedFull time – Barcelona 3-3 InterThere’s your answer.An incredible night of football comes to a close, but it’s all set up for more of the same in Milan next Tuesday.This crazy, chaotic evening of Champions League football was full of sublime skill, wonder goals and shambolic defending.Inter led 2-0 and then 3-2, but Barca fought back on each occasion to ensure a memorable contest ended all square.Seventeen-year-old Lamine Yamal starred for the hosts, while Denzil Dumfries picked up the Man of the Match award with two goals and an assist.Copy linkCopiedBarcelona 3-3 Inter90. Three minutes of stoppage time are signalled just as Raphinha unleashes another belter from long range.Sommer tips this one over for a corner, and as Barca’s brilliant Brazilian rushes over to take it, he urges the crowd for one last push.Can they find a winner? Or will Inter stick it out?Copy linkCopiedBarcelona 3-3 Inter89. It’s a late charge from Barcelona!Inter have every player behind the ball as the Spanish giants move it left and right in an attempt to make space.The Serie A side are sticking to the task though, and will be delighted if they can see these final minutes through.Copy linkCopiedBarcelona 3-3 Inter87. Off the crossbar!Yamal also steers Barca in front for the first time with an audacious chip, an effort that catches out opponents, fans and commentators alike.The lift on the run is so delicate that Sommer doesn’t even move as it rises up and over him, and back off the woodwork.Copy linkCopiedBarcelona 3-3 Inter84. Barcelona have only ever won once away at Inter Milan, and that was back in 1959.If they want to take a lead with them to Italy, then they will need to find another goal in these remaining minutes.Copy linkCopiedBarcelona 3-3 Inter82. One of La Masia’s golden generation replaces another as Gavi comes on to take over from Pedri.Also for Barca is former Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen, and he takes over from Pau Cubarsí.Copy linkCopiedBarcelona 3-3 Inter80. Inside the final ten minutes of what has been an extraordinary night in Spain.Two of Inter’s stars – Marcus Thuram and Denzil Dumfries – will play no further part this evening, and it’s time for Piotr Zielinski and Matteo Darmian to play their role from the bench.Copy linkCopiedBarcelona 3-3 Inter77. Yamal teases Barella into conceding a free-kick 22 yards out, and this is very much in Raphinha range.The Brazilian immediately takes charge of the set-piece, and who can blame him given his form this season?His left-foot effort around the wall is sweet enough, but Sommer uses all of his experience to comfortably deal with it.Copy linkCopiedBarcelona 3-3 Inter74. Henrikh Mkhitaryan has the ball in the back of the net for a fourth Inter goal……but it’s not going to count.The offside flag was immediately up as soon as the Armenian had swept in a terrific Dumfries cross, but it seems a lot closer than everyone initially thinks.In fact, replays show it’s incredibly close.Eventually, the offside call is upheld, but trust me, there was barely anything in it.Copy linkCopiedBarcelona 3-3 Inter72. Cubarsi picks up a yellow card for a shirt pull on Taremi.Again, considering the high line that the hosts operate with, you wouldn’t want to be a Barcelona defender on a booking.Copy linkCopiedBarcelona 3-3 Inter70. A brilliant recovery challenge from Pau Cubarsi denies Thuram a strike on goal.Mind you, it was only some careless defending from the Spaniard and Barcelona’s ridiculous high line that let the Inter striker through in the first place.Copy linkCopiedBarcelona 3-3 Inter67. What happens next in this tie?!Whatever does occur, it won’t involve Dani Olmo, who has now been replaced by Fermin Lopez.Copy linkCopiedBarcelona 3-3 Inter65. What a belter from Raphinha!Seconds after falling behind, Barca hit back through a corner of their own – and this one has a lot more finesse about it.Dani Olmo pulls back the dead ball towards the edge of the penalty area, Lamine Yamal lets it run through his legs, and Raphinha races on to it to smash.The shot arrows through the air from 25 yards out, crashes against the crossbar, and ricochets into the net off the back of Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer.It will go down as an own goal, but owes so much to a stunning strike from the former Leeds man.Copy linkCopiedLevel again!Copy linkCopiedBarcelona 2-3 Inter65. This game is absurd. Absolutely ridiculous. Daft as anything I’ve seen in a while.And I coach an Under 6s team on Saturday mornings.Copy linkCopiedBarcelona 2-3 Inter63. Well, well, well! Inter Milan are back in front!This one lacks the flair of the first two, but is every bit as important.Hakan Calhanoglu swings over a corner from the right, and Denzil Dumfries gets up to nod in without much of a challenge.The Dutchman’s header comes off the shoulder of Dani Olmo, and that probably helps it to find the target.Internazionale have struck three times in Barcelona!Copy linkCopiedDouble for Denzil!Copy linkCopied More

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      Barcelona 3 Inter Milan 3: Electric Yamal, Raphinha and Dumfries have fans on edge of seats in ‘game of the season’

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      LAMINE YAMAL will have to accept these Lionel Messi comparisons soon. The 17-year-old star lit up his first Champions League semi-final as his superb spell diverted Barcelona from disaster — before a Raphinha rocket, in off Yann Sommer, saved them again. Barcelona and Inter Milan played out a Champions League thriller in SpainCredit: GettyThe first leg of their Champions League semi-final ended 3-3Credit: ReutersAll this from Yamal just a few hours after he rejected similarities with his fellow graduate of the club’s La Masia academy. Hansi Flick’s men would have been travelling to the San Siro next Tuesday in need of a miracle without this little genius. After the torment of conceding the earliest semi-final goal in Champions League history, then shipping another, Yamal dragged his side back into contention.  All that after Barcelona’s biggest concern at kick-off being how long he might last.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe teenager walked out of the warm-up early appearing to have felt something in his thigh.Very quickly the hosts had a lot more to worry about as Marcus Thuram dealt a sucker punch after just 30 seconds, with the most delicate of touches.Nico Barella collected a poor Jules Kounde clearance and fed Denzel Dumfries, whose cross fell perfectly for Thuram to apply an inspirational touch and make some history.The start went from bad to worse for Barca as Dumfries then took centre stage.Most read in Champions LeagueBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSFrancesco Acerbi nodded goalward from a corner, where Dumfries twisted and fired in a bicycle kick as Pedri ducked out of the way.Inter had stunned their hosts with two goals worth of the Spanish club’s greatest magicians.Moment raging Ansu Fati kicks cooler and stairs in meltdown after Barcelona sub is made to warm up then sit back downBut they would end up being a footnote – thanks to the latest Barcelona maestro.Yamal wanted to mark his 100th game in style and did not disappoint.A new haircut caught the eye in the Copa del Rey on Saturday, but his feet did all the dazzling here.With the hosts shell-shocked, one kid – not old enough to drink, smoke, drive or vote – stood up and took charge.Marcus Thuram gave Inter a lead after 30 seconds with a backheel finishCredit: GettyDenzel Dumfries then netted a stunning scissor kickCredit: GettyYamal shrugged off Thuram, the man who had dared take his limelight.He turned and brushed past Henrikh Mkhitaryan like he was an afterthought and whipped an instant classic of a goal in off the far post when it looked like there was nowhere to go.There was almost another all-timer to follow minutes later, leaving Federico Di Marco sliding on his backside before seeing a strike tipped onto the bar.Barcelona fought back through a Lamine Yamal stunnerCredit: APFerran Torres levelled things up before the breakCredit: EPABarcelona were in full flow now and decided to share the load.Dani Olmo saw a couple of attempts stopped, but soon they broke through – Torres converting a tap in after Raphinha nodded the ball into his path.The noise and momentum was all with Barcelona, though half-time sapped it and gave Inter the chance to remember they were still level, if dazed.Dumfries’ second goal of the night put Inter back in the driving seatCredit: GettyBarcelona equalised yet again thanks to an own-goal from Yann SommerCredit: ReutersDumfries lifted Inter back off the canvas and into the lead once more with his second of the night – this one far more mundane, heading in from a corner.But again they could not hold on, level again via a stunning strike and some stinking luck.Yamal allowed a corner to run to Raphinha’s feet, the ex-Leeds man unleashing a thunderbolt against the bar which ricocheted in off the back of Yann Sommer.Read More on The SunInter kept swinging, Mkhitaryan having one ruled out for the most minuscule offside before Yamal’s mis-hit struck the bar and Raphinha had another tipped over.So much class, even more chaos and we are still no closer to knowing who will reach Munich. More

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      Distraught Cristiano Ronaldo appears to argue with HIMSELF as he fights back tears after Al-Nassr’s trophy dream KO’d

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO fought back tears and repeatedly shrugged while appearing to argue with HIMSELF as Al-Nassr’s trophy dream was KO’d by a Japanese minnow.Ronaldo’s super-rich Saudi side came against Kawasaki in the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League today.Cristiano Ronaldo came close to tears as Al-Nassr crashed out of the AFC Champions LeagueRonaldo appeared to argue with himself as he dissected his own performanceThe ace waved his arms in despair after a 3-2 defeat to KawasakiRonaldo was clearly unhappy with the performanceAl-Nassr boasted a team packed with top talent including ex-Liverpool star Sadio Mane and former Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran.But despite having 21 shots and 75 per cent possession, Ronaldo’s men crashed to a 3-2 loss against their lowly opponents.And it means he is set to end the season without a trophy, with Al-Nassr third in the Saudi Pro League and also out of the King’s Cup.Ronaldo, 40, has won just one single trophy since joining in December 2022 following his Manchester United exit, landing the Arab Club Champions Cup eight months later.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd after seeing his latest silverware hopes go up in smoke, Ronaldo was left repeatedly shrugging on the pitch while fighting back the tears.He even appeared to have an argument with himself as the Portugal legend replayed several missed chances in his head.But Ronaldo, who has 97 goals in 108 games for Al-Nassr, vowed to keep his head held high afterwards.Posting on social media, Ronaldo declared: “Sometimes the dream has to wait.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS“I’m proud of this team and everything we gave on the pitch.“Thank you to all the fans who believed in us and stood by us every step of the way.Cristiano Ronaldo reveals he is a playable character in new Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves game Ronaldo issued a heartfelt statement after the defeatFans gave the icon their support“Your support means the world.”Fans were quick to lend Ronaldo their support though.One said: “Even when the dream waits, legends never stop. You didn’t just play, you inspired. Respect, GOAT.”Another declared: “You are the best, my commander.”One noted: “Proud of you always.”Another added: “It’s not your fault, we will come back strong.” More

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      Tom Brady’s Birmingham break all-time EFL points record in just second season in charge of League One champions

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      BIRMINGHAM CITY have smashed the record for the most points scored in a single EFL campaign.The club’s 2-0 win over Blackpool on Wednesday evening took their overall points total up to 108 – two more than the record previously set by Reading (106) in the 2005-06 Championship season.Birmingham have broken the EFL points recordCredit: PAIt is a successful end to Tom Brady’s second season as co-owner of the clubCredit: ReutersEthan Laird broke the deadlock in the 39th minute before striker Alfie May secured the win at the start of the second half.Birmingham, co-owned by NFL legend Tom Brady, still have one more game left to play – against Cambridge United.The Blues were promoted back to the Championship earlier this month and clinched the League One title just days later.They have lost just three games all season and now remain 19 points clear of second-placed Wrexham.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAfter lifting the trophy on home soil at St Andrew’s last week, manager Chris Davies said: “It’s an incredible achievement.”I really have to reiterate that. I don’t want people to start taking this for granted and thinking that we just won another game.”We just got the most points any team in the history of English football have got in this league.”It’s an incredible achievement of how consistent the players have been, with all the ups and downs you have through a season, and injuries and everything else.Most read in EFLCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”They’ve done exceptionally well, so it’s an achievement that will be hard to match, 105 points in a season and I’m very, very proud of everyone.”We’re unbeaten in the league at home, so I wanted to finish strong today.Birmingham become first EFL club to win promotion as Tom Brady’s club bounce back to Championship at first attempt”We scored some good goals, it was a dominant performance – a really good way to finish.”Birmingham now have the chance to hit a record-extending 111 points if they beat already-relegated Cambridge on Saturday. More

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      Laura Woods returns to TV for first time since giving birth to baby boy and loves how TNT Sports welcomed her back

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      LAURA WOODS made her long-awaited return to TV for Wednesday’s Champions League semi-final.The popular presenter, 37, stepped back from duties to welcome son Leo in January with fiance Adam Collard. Laura Woods returned to the TV screens on Champions League dutyCredit: TNT SportsShe opened the programme on TNT Sports with a pre-recorded piece to cameraWoods was joined in the studio by Steve McManaman and Owen HargreavesShe gave fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the TNT Sports studiosCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsyShe has been enjoying family time and settling into life as a mum – and is wasting no time getting her boy into her beloved Arsenal.The pair watched the first leg of the semi-final against PSG together at home last night. But she shocked fans during the game by announcing she would make a comeback to the screens for TNT Sports’ coverage of Barcelona vs Inter.Woods kicked off the programme at 7pm with a pre-recorded monologue setting the scene for the highly-anticipated semi-final.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLShe then went live with Steve McManaman and Owen Hargreaves in the London studios. And when McManaman made a slight mix-up regarding the stage of the tournament, Woods – decked out in a long-sleeve black outfit – joked it was “me who missed the quarter-finals”.She then quipped that every English person is an Arsenal fan because they are the only Premier League team left in the Champions League – prompting sniggers from the two pundits. Colleagues were delighted to see Woods back at work, with Reshmin Chowdhury kicking off her piece from the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys by stating: “Welcome back, Laura.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAnd close pal Ally McCoist could not resist a cheeky dig at Woods’ expense by referencing PSG’s victory last night with a wry smile.Woods took to her Instagram story earlier on Wednesday afternoon with a picture of her mum and Leo waving her off through the window to head to the TNT studios.Laura Woods gives birth to first child with Adam Collard as couple reveal sweet name in adorable post She then added another snap of a dressing room door with her name on a Champions League-themed background, captioning the image with a series of love-heart emojis.Woods also revealed she will be in Paris next week for the second leg of the Arsenal tie, where she will be desperately hoping the Gunners can overturn the 1-0 deficit and book their place in May’s Munich final.That is understood to be her first live presenting gig at a stadium since hosting TNT’s coverage of Arsenal vs Monaco in the league phase at the Emirates on December 11. Woods’ son and mum waved her off to workCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsyShe watched the Arsneal vs PSG game with Leo on Tuesday nightCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsyWoods was on duty at the Emirates on December 11 – approximately six weeks before the baby arrivedCredit: Getty More