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FOOTBALL fans couldn’t quite believe their eyes when Micah Richards crashed David Beckham’s brand new Champions League watch-along show on Paramount+.Richards took the time to poke his head onto the set of Beckham’s new show ‘David Beckham & Friends’, a star-studded watch-along where the Real Madrid and Manchester United icon watches football with his Hollywood pals.Micah Richards crashed David Beckham’s new Paramount+ show ‘David Beckham & Friends’Credit: CBSRichards introduced himself to iconic director Guy RitchieCredit: CBSHe also shook hands with Hollywood superstar Stanley TucciCredit: CBSRichards gifted Becks a jar of honey as a belated birthday giftCredit: CBSBecks went big for the first episode of his new show, inviting iconic movie director Guy Ritchie and Hollywood actor Stanley Tucci to join him and Kate Abdo in the studio for Inter Milan vs Barcelona in the Champions League semi-finals.And as if that wasn’t an entertaining enough concept, Micah Richards made sure to pop his head in from the CBS Sports studio to give fans even more to enjoy.The ex Man City and England defender introduced himself to Beckham, Guy Ritchie and Stanley Tucci, before stopping for a quick chat and bizarrely gifting Becks a jar of homemade honey for his belated birthday present.And Richards even sat down on the football legend’s lap in the hilarious cameo.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFans couldn’t believe the incredible crossover and took to social media to react.One wrote: “THIS DAVID BECKHAM AND FRIENDS LIVE IS INCREDIBLE”Who put Stanley Tucci in a room with Micah Richards and Jamie Carragher to watch the football??”While another added: “Stanley Tucci is AMAZED by the presence of Micah Richards and I’m in tears.”Most read in FootballBeckham watched the Champions League semi-final with Guy Ritchie, Stanley Tucci and Kate Abdo for his new showCredit: CBSCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSA third was in disbelief, commenting: “Just tuned into the Beckham and Friends broadcast and Micah Richards is sat on Beckham’s lap engrossed in conversation with Stanley Tucci lmfao”And a fourth joked: “This UCL match is SO GOOD but I’m so distracted because AMAZING things are happening on the Beckham & Friends Watch Along Live Show with Micah Richards lol”.’The girls don’t like it’ – Kate Abdo tells Micah Richards off on live TV for using WRONG toilets at CBS studiosIt wasn’t just the hilarious moments between football icons and Hollywood megastars that grabbed everyone’s attention, but also the blockbuster football too.Becks and his buddies were treated to an all-time great Champions League semi-final as Inter Milan needed extra-time to secure a 4-3 second-leg win over Barcelona to book a space in the final.Inter had thrown away a two goal lead, trailing 3-2 before 37-year-old Francesco Acerbi scored in the third minute of injury time to take it to extra time.Substitute Davide Frattesi then completed the turnaround in the 99th minute to send the San Siro into a frenzy and Inter into their second Champions League final in three years with a 7-6 aggregate victory.The Italians will face the winner of Paris Saint-Germain vs Arsenal at the Allianz Arena in Munich later this month.Inter Milan wound up winners of an all-time great Champions League semi-finalCredit: RexDavide Frattesi celebrates after scoring a 99th minute winner to knock out Barcelona and book a spot in the finalCredit: GettyBarcelona lost 4-3 on the night and 7-6 on aggregateCredit: AP More

MANCHESTER UNITED icon Peter Schmeichel was involved in an awkward exchange live on air with Kate Abdo.Schmeichel and Abdo, who now goes by the surname Scott after her marriage to boxer Malik Scott, were working for CBS Sports during their coverage of Arsenal’s Champions League semi-final first leg against Paris Saint-Germain.Kate Abdo had an awkward exchange with Peter Schmeichel live on TVCredit: CBSThe CBS Sports colleagues shared a joke about the ex-goalkeeper’s ‘controversial’ wardrobe decisionCredit: CBSSchmeichel showed off his ‘scruffy’ look to the camerasCredit: CBSAbdo presents the broadcaster’s Champions League coverage in the studio alongside Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Micah RichardsCredit: CBS SportsSchmeichel works as a pitchside reporter often interviewing playersCredit: GettyAhead of the match, the Premier League legend was in his usual spot pitchside, with Abdo in the studio trying to keep a leash on Micah Richards, Jamie Carragher and Thierry Henry.Schmeichel, 61, had just completed a segment analysing the game, when Abdo pointed out a feature of his wardrobe at the Emirates.The presenter, who was wearing a striking red dress, highlighted the fact that the former goalkeeper had his shirt untucked for the segment.She labelled the choice “controversial” before saying TV bosses would speak to him later about it.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLCarragher then cheekily added: “Controversial or scruffy?”However, it had turned out that Schmeichel was still wired in and heard the entire conversation.The Dane pulled a bemused look with his arms out either side of him as he looked at co-presenter Anita Nneka Jones, before Abdo realised, “Oh they’re still there,” which left the studio in stitches.Schmeichel then joked: “Kate I’m gonna have a word with the cameraman.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK”I think he should cut around here (gestures to waist).”Reacting to the exchange, one fan said: “This show is just absolute chaos. And we’re here for it. Love it!!”‘The girls don’t like it’ – Kate Abdo tells Micah Richards off on live TV for using WRONG toilets at CBS studiosA second said: “Peter is a good laugh doesn’t take himself too seriously.”A third added: “It was the look down from Anita for me.”A fourth said: “Set Jamie up.”But another slammed: “Second time Kate with the passive aggressive comments.. not cool.. and it’s always about how people look and are wearing.”A sixth said: “OMG cringe.”Arsenal went on to lose the clash 1-0 thanks to an early Ousmane Dembele strike.Read More on The SunThe second leg at the Parc des Princes in Paris will commence on Wednesday May 7.Whoever wins the clash will already know who their opponent in the final will be with the second leg of the other semi-final, between Barcelona and Inter Milan, being played out the day before. More

FANS have praised Kate Abdo for her incredible Spanish skills during an interview with Lamine Yamal.The 17-year-old scored and put in a stunning performance as Barcelona were held 3-3 by Inter Milan in a thrilling Champions League first leg semi-final last night.Kate Abdo stunned viewers with her brilliant Spanish translationCredit: @CBSSportsGolazoThierry Henry asked the questions as Abdo converted the chat to EnglishCredit: @CBSSportsGolazoLamine Yamal was the star of the show in the thrilling first leg semi-final tieCredit: AlamyAfter the game, wonderkid Yamal joined the CBS Sports studio via video link from the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium.Presenter Abdo asked Yamal if he could speak English, but he replied just Spanish.She therefore handed the questioning over to Thierry Henry, who is fluent in the language having spent three years at Barca as a player.Abdo took the role as translator and she perfectly relayed what Yamal and Henry were saying for five minutes.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFans were left stunned by the hidden talent, with one saying: “Abdo is a legend for this. So hard to translate when you were not expecting it. Well done.”Another added: “Real talent, absolute cinema.”A third said: “Henry can speak three languages fluently? French, English and Spanish? Wow!”Jamie Carragher had a go at Spanish and said to Yamal “enhorabuena”, which means congratulations.Most read in Champions LeagueJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSThe winger began to giggle before replying in English: “Thank you.”Co-pundit Micah Richards then claimed that he would consider dying his hair blonde like Yamal if he fires Barca to Champions League glory this season.’The girls don’t like it’ – Kate Abdo tells Micah Richards off on live TV for using WRONG toilets at CBS studiosOn CBS’ banter-filled show last night, Abdo gave Richards a telling off live on air for his use of the women’s toilets.She said: “The ladies of the building would like me to request that you kindly stop using the ladies’ toilets. I saw you sneaking in there before.”There were gasps from his colleagues as Richards hit back: “Oh did you? Because the mens’ were occupied. Let’s not turn this into something it’s not Jamie.”You know why, because the boys’ ones are disgusting.”Meanwhile, SunSport has looked behind the staggering stats that show Yamal is already miles ahead of two of the game’s greats. More

MICAH RICHARDS stormed off set during an interview with a Champions League star.The pundit shared a funny exchange with Inter Milan’s Marcus Thuram after he helped his side beat Bayern Munich to progress to the semi-finals.Michard Richards walked off the set following a comment from Marcus ThuramCredit: X @CBSSportsGolazoThuram said his suit was tight fittingCredit: X @CBSSportsGolazoThe striker apologised for his commentCredit: X @CBSSportsGolazoRichards asked the striker why he calls his colleague Thierry Henry uncle – his father Lilian Thuram played with Henry for France.Thuram explained his reasoning and went on to compliment Henry, saying: “Thierry you have a very, very nice suit tonight.”Jamie Carragher quickly interjected and asked Thuram about the suits he and Richards were wearingThe pair stood up for Thuram to see, who said: “Both, for Micah a bit tight.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAs usual, Carragher and Henry loved the put down Richards received, with the latter even applauding.Richards had no words and instead slowly walked off the set.Thuram followed up his comment by saying: “Why is it always you Micah…I’m sorry, I’m sorry.”Richards replied: “Why always me? I can’t catch a break.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSThe CBS Sports panel were also left in stitches over Richards’ pronunciation of Franck Ribery – the former Bayern Munich and France star.Rather than putting a French flair to Ribery’s name, he’d pronounced it “Rubery”.Champions League club send Micah Richards shirt with very cheeky nickname on the back thanks to his Brest obsession The camera panned to Henry, who was pointing to a laughing Kate Abdo.Henry hit back: “It’s Ribery. Rib-ery.” More

ASTON VILLA star Matty Cash shared a heartwarming moment with his sister after his side were knocked out of the Champions League.Cash and his team-mates put up a valiant effort after coming back from 2-0 down to win 3-2 on the night.Matty Cash was interviewed by his sister Hannah after Aston Villa’s loss to PSGTHe pair hugged and said ‘I love you’ at the endCredit: X @CBSSportsGolazoBut it was not enough as they crashed out 5-4 on aggregate to Paris Saint-Germain.Just like last week, Cash was interviewed by his sister Hannah after the match, who is a reporter for CBS Sports.She asked him if he was proud of their effort and to describe the energy on the pitch when Villa scored twice in three minutes shortly after half-time to go ahead.And once again the pair finished the interview by telling each other “I love you.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHannah said: “Well like I said last week I’m still very proud of you and I love you lots.”The pair shared a laugh and embrace with Cash replying: “Love you… round two.”Fans loved the wholesome interaction, just like the CBS Sports panel did last week.One reacted saying: “This is beautiful.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSAnother added: “So wholesome ❤️”A third wrote: “It’s the most beautiful thing I’ll see today.”Nervous Prince William & George watch crunch Villa Champions League clash More

THIERRY HENRY has been left baffled by Micah Richards’ pronunciation of his former teammate. The CBS pundit was in stitches after hearing Richard’s bizarre way of saying ‘Franck Ribery’ during Tuesday’s broadcast.Micah Richards has been mocked for his French pronunciation live on airCredit: CBSThierry Henry and Kate Abdo burst out laughing at Richards’ effortsCredit: CBSRichards referenced Franck Ribery, a former teammate of Henry’s for FranceCredit: ReutersRichards was joined by host Kate Abdo, as well as fellow pundits Henry and Jamie Carragher to preview Tuesday’s European games. Ribery played alongside French legend Henry at the 2006 World Cup. The former Bayern Munich winger came up in conversation as the CBS gang looked ahead to Paris Saint Germain’s trip to Aston Villa. Richards was profiling PSG’s star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, comparing him to wizard wingmen of the past 20 years.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHe said: “Back in the day when you used to play against Robben, and Ribery, and Gareth Bale.”The touch, go, the cross. Honest to God, the game has changed. “But I love seeing this guy doing what he is now, because it reminds me of the old school.”During Micah’s segment, both Henry and Abdo had begun to giggle. Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKRather than putting a French flair to Ribery’s name, he’d pronounced it “Rubery”.The camera panned to Henry, who was pointing to a laughing Abdo.’That should have been me’ – Micah Richards reveals Kate Abdo is up for prestigious award as Thierry Henry is impressedHenry hit back: “It’s Ribery. Rib-ery.”Abdo added: “I made the mistake of looking at Thierry.”You know that the Thierry is the pronunciation police.”Richards tried again, only for the effort to come out “Rubbery.”He spluttered: “I can’t say anything on this show!”Kate move us on please, before I get cancelled.”One fan laughed in response to the viral clip: “Rubbery is crazyyyy.”Another said: “I love this show man.”And a third giggled: “Micah is a mess.”Aston Villa came close but could not quite complete a dramatic Champions League comeback against PSG.Unai Emery’s side conceded two early goals to find themselves 5-1 down on aggregate against the Ligue 1 champions and staring at an exit.But then Youri Tielemans scored to give the hosts hope before John McGinn and Ezri Konsa scored to leave Villa needing just a goal and PSG seriously wobbling.Read More on The SunVilla piled on the pressure but PSG managed to hold on. Villa won 3-2 on the night but went out 5-4 on aggregate.PSG progress to the semi-final, where they play the winner of Real Madrid and Arsenal. More