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    ‘It doesn’t suit you’ says brutal Jamie Carragher as fans join CBS Sports panel joking about Micah Richards’ new hairdo

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    JAMIE CARRAGHER rinsed Micah Richards over his new haircut.The punditry duo teamed up together in the CBS Sports studio for the first time this year on Tuesday night.Micah Richards has shaken up his look with a new, shorter haircutCredit: X @CBSSportsGolazoThe change came in for some ribbing from Jamie Carragher in the CBS Sports studioCredit: X @CBSSportsGolazoThey were joined by host Kate Abdo and Thierry Henry for Champions League coverage on the US network.But talk quickly went off the football – and on to Richards’ fresh trim.The ex-Manchester City defender swapped up his look with a shorter, neat style.Richards, 36, is clearly delighted with the cleaner cut and proudly announced: “I look fantastic don’t I?”READ MORE ON FOOTBALLBut blunt Carra was having none of it – and told him exactly what he thought of the shake-up.Carragher, 46, said: “It doesn’t suit you.”Then after a stunned silence in the studio, he continued: “I’m saying that as a friend.”No, no… why? You didn’t need to.”Most read in Champions LeagueJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSRichards replied: “You’re not feeling it? I just thought new year, new me.”Abdo chipped in: “I like it, nice and cripsy, a bit shorter. If you know you know.”Micah Richards is banned from analysing Brest during CBS Sports broadcast The CBS producers then flashed up a split screen of the previous iteration of Richards’ hair with the new version. But Carragher added: “That?! I mean, honestly, you look awful. You look so cool on the other one.”Richards burst into laughter then asked: “What do I look now?”Carragher hit back: “Not cool. Why did you do that? I know [you wanted a change] but why?”Abdo then asked if the former England right-back had lasered his eyes as he appeared in the studio without his glasses.But Richards explained: “I’ve got contact lenses in because obviously I had the height with the high top.”Now when I wear my glasses, my face looks too small. It’s not right.”Carragher then quipped: “So you never needed the glasses anyway, it was all a front? “Everything about this man is an act.”‘AIN’T BROKE DON’T FIX IT’Henry asked: “Are you happy with it?”And when Richards confirmed he was, the Frenchman reassured him: “That’s the most important thing.”Carragher suggested a social media poll – before suggesting the hair “looks like you’ve got a hat on” – while Abdo implied Richards may have had a hair transplant. That prompted a brilliant reaction from the three ex-footballers but Richards insisted: “I have not been to Turkey, not a chance. Wow. This is a grilling.”And the studio descended into chaos once more when Carragher joked he thought Richards had only been to Turkey to have his teeth done. Plenty of fans weighed in with their views on Richards’ new trim on Twitter.One said: “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. I don’t agree with Carra a lot of times, but I find myself having to admit that he’s right on this one.”Another replied: “This is the cutest Micah has ever been. We love the new look Micah.”READ MORE SUN STORIESA third added: “I gotta say I agree with Carra on this. He does look younger and fresher with his old style.”And a final user commented: “I think he looks better with the short hair personally. I actually did hate the longer hair on him.”Richards has ditched the glasses after going shorter on topCredit: Getty More

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      Greg Gumbel, Who Called N.F.L. and N.C.A.A. Games, Dies at 78

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      The sportscaster combined play-by-play excitement with a knack for precision in his decades as a sports broadcaster calling N.F.L. and N.C.A.A. games for CBS.Greg Gumbel, the sports broadcaster who called some of the biggest football and college basketball games on two networks during a career that spanned five decades, has died. He was 78.His family confirmed his death on Friday afternoon in a social media post from CBS Sports, where Mr. Gumbel had worked since 1989. He had been diagnosed with cancer.For decades, Mr. Gumbel served as a play-by-play announcer for CBS’s National Football League coverage. In 2001, he became the first Black sportscaster in that role covering a Super Bowl. He also covered the National Collegiate Athletic Association men’s basketball tournament for the network and had spent four years reporting on the American Football Conference for NBC Sports.He got his first chance as an announcer in the early 1970s, when a boss at the NBC affiliate in Chicago, Channel 5, told him that he wanted to broadcast a high school basketball game every Saturday, as Mr. Gumbel recalled in an interview with the sportscaster Kenny McReynolds published in 2021.“He said, ‘I have this idea, and I want you to take it and run with it,’” Mr. Gumbel said in the interview. “We introduced our audience to a lot of guys who went on to become famous.”Mr. Gumbel’s career took off in the 1980s, when he began to cover the National Basketball Association. He called his first N.F.L. game in 1988.We are having trouble retrieving the article content.Please enable JavaScript in your browser settings.Thank you for your patience while we verify access. If you are in Reader mode please exit and log into your Times account, or subscribe for all of The Times.Thank you for your patience while we verify access.Already a subscriber? Log in.Want all of The Times? Subscribe. More

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      Micah Richards BANNED from talking about Brest live on CBS and squirms as Carragher says he ‘likes the shape of them’

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      MICAH RICHARDS was banned from talking about French club Brest live on CBS before squirming as Jamie Carragher said he “likes the shape of them.”The pair were in action for last night’s Champions League coverage.Micah Richards was banned from talking about French side Brest on CBSCredit: CBS SportsHe was left squirming after a comment from Jamie CarragherCredit: CBS SportsLigue 1 outfit Brest faced a tough ask against Barcelona in Spain.And they were well beaten 3-0 thanks to Robert Lewandowski’s brace plus a strike from Dani Olmo.However, before kick-off, Richards found himself in hot water with CBS host Kate Abdo.She insisted that the ex-Man City and England right-back was banned from talking about Brest as he “can’t stay professional.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIt led to a hilarious interaction with fellow panel members Carragher and Thierry Henry, leaving Richards stunned.Abdo started by saying to the former right-back: “We are going to do a segment about Brest, but unfortunately you’ve consistently proven that you can’t stay professional when talking about Brest so production would ask are you comfortable just staying silent?”Richards answered: “Come on, Kate. I can do this! You can’t trust me?”Abdo replied: “No, we can’t. Experience has taught us not to trust you. So after four games, who here likes Brest? (To Carragher) You like Brest?”Most read in Champions LeagueFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSCarragher, who had his hand raised, made Richards squirm by joking: “I like the shape of them.”Abdo continued: “You look at the setup that the manager has got – do you think he’s going with a front two tonight?” Fans ask ‘do they hate him-‘ as Micah Richards gets savaged live on CBS Sports with segment dedicated to his mistakesKate Abdo led a hilarious segment on BrestCredit: CBS SportsThe CBS panel joined in to leave Richards stunnedCredit: CBS SportsHenry chimed in this time, saying” “Yeah, two big – a big pair up front who will try to…”Carragher finished his sentence with: “Work off each other.”Abdo carried on: “I’m interested to know how much you like to watch them, would you pay to watch them?”Carragher noted: “I have done!”Henry added: “One thing you have to say is that you don’t have to be big, you can be small to compete.”Abdo pondered: “Hmm, that’s interesting. Do you think Brest could get exposed tonight?”Carragher laughed: “I hope so.”Richards then intervened, saying: “What is this? What is this? Nonsense! HR? Wow!”Abdo said: “What do you think Micah? Do you think Barcelona could come a bit quickly for Brest tonight?”Carragher noted: “Oooh, I think we might have crossed the line.”Richards added: “You’re trying to get me sacked! I’m taking the fifth.”READ MORE SUN STORIESAbdo ended the banter by saying: “Daydreaming about Brest, I”m sure you can all relate.”Richards added: “What is going on here?” More

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      Kate Abdo left in disbelief as she hides face after Thierry Henry’s controversial comment live on CBS Sports

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      KATE ABDO was left with her head in her hands after Thierry Henry’s shock comment to Micah Richards live on air.The CBS Sports quartet of Abdo, Henry, Richards and Jamie Carragher have established a reputation for playfully winding each other up during their Champions League coverage.Thierry Henry made a stunning remark on CBS Sports’ Champions League coverageCredit: CBSThe remark saw Abdo react by putting her head in her handsCredit: CBSRichards was baffled by Henry’s commentCredit: CBSWhen the camera cut to Abdo she covered her face with a sheet of paperCredit: CBSBut Henry’s jovial dig at Richards’ pronunciation caused Abdo to cover her face in embarrassment on Tuesday night.During an interview with AC Milan forward Christian Pulisic, Richards had been jokingly teaching the ex-Chelsea man some Italian.Once the segment ended, Henry was quick to call his colleague out for failing to correctly say the name of AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori.The Arsenal icon said to Richards: “You tried to call Tomori ‘Fokori’.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAbdo immediately burst into laughter as Richards looked on bemused.When the camera then cut to a close-up of Abdo, she covered her face with a page of notes.Reacting to the clip, one social media user said: “Kate is killing me in this clip…😆😆😆😆.”Another added: “Micah Richards is something else 🤣🤣🤣.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA third replied: “You guys are hilarious. You had me crying laughing.”While a fourth responded: “Best football punditry and channel on the planet, this one.”Thierry Henry aims huge dig at Arsenal in awkward CBS Sports moment as fans ask ‘why are you s***ting on your own club?Also on Tuesday, Arsenal fans were furious after Henry made a savage remark about his former club. More

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      Jamie Carragher is warned ‘don’t bring that here’ live on Sky Sports after Liverpool’s win over Chelsea

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      JAMIE CARRAGHER was ordered not to bring his “CBS chat” live on Sky Sports after covering his beloved Liverpool’s win over Chelsea.The Reds beat the Blues 2-1 at Anfield thanks to a stunning display by Curtis Jones, who won a penalty that led to Mohamed Salah’s opener and scored the winner after Nicolas Jackson’s equaliser.Sky Sports presenter Kelly Cates ordered Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards not to bring their ‘CBS chat’That comment led to the entire panel laughing their socks offCarragher and Richards work together at CBS with Thierry Henry and Kate AbdoCredit: GettyCarragher provided punditry alongside former team-mate Daniel Sturridge and Micah Richards, with whom he also covers the Champions League on CBS.The ex-England international insisted Jones “should have” been awarded another penalty for Liverpool.Presenter Kelly Cates immediately responded: “You’ve firmed up a bit.”Richards addressed his fellow CBS analyst: “You were 50-50 at half-time, has someone been in your DM’s?”Read More on FootballThe panel then burst into laughter before Carragher quipped: “No it was a penalty, you leave my DMs out of it.”Cates replied: “Alright, don’t bring your CBS chat on here”And Sturridge ended the funny segment by saying: “Chill out man, what’s going on.”Carragher and Richards often find themselves taking a cheeky dig at each other live on the CBS studio alongside fellow legend Thierry Henry and presenter Kate Abdo.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHowever, the duo are usually more subtle when working with Sky Sports.The pair will be returning for the Champions League action this coming Tuesday on CBS.Gary Neville’s sheepish reaction after Jamie Carragher says Cristiano Ronaldo has ‘pied two of us off’They will be covering Arsenal clash with Shakhtar Donetsk before Manchester City’s encounter with Sparta Prague and Liverpool’s visit at RB Leipzig on Wednesday. More

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      Fans ask ‘do they hate him?’ as Micah Richards gets savaged live on CBS Sports with segment dedicated to his mistakes

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      MICAH RICHARDS had his Aston Villa career dissected by his CBS Sports co-stars during Wednesday night’s Champions League coverage.Richards was alongside the usual crew of Kate Abdo, Thierry Henry and Jamie Carragher for the European clashes.Micah Richards was teased by his CBS colleagues for his time at Aston VillaCredit: CBS SPORTSDamning stats showing his time at Villa Park were used during the broadcastCredit: CBS SPORTSWith Aston Villa’s matchup with Bayern Munich one of the biggest games of the night, the CBS panel began discussing Richards’ four-year spell with the Villans.But instead of glowing about the twilight of the 36-year-old’s career, the pundits ripped into his time at Villa Park – pulling up some damning stats as evidence. A stats graphic, hilariously titled “Big Meeks: Four glorious years at Aston Villa”, painted the picture of his injury riddled spell in Birmingham.Showing that Richards had made just 31 appearances during the four-tear stint, missing 142 games and being an unused substitute 41 times.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut the teasing didn’t stop there, Carragher then got up some old videos of a number of the former Man City star’s in-game mistakes – talking them through live on CBS Sports.The retired Liverpool centre-back highlighted four goals that Richards was as fault for during his playing days with Villa, showing clips of defensive mistakes against Arsenal, Norwich, Everton and Southampton.Fans couldn’t believe how much Richards’ colleague had ripped into him and took to social media to react.One wrote: “Do they hate him? Jeez”.Most read in FootballThe whole panel piled in on Micah RichardsCredit: CBS SPORTSJamie Carragher ran through some of Richards’ high-profile mistakes at VillaCredit: CBS SPORTSFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSWhile another added: “They roasted him so badly!”A third commented: “They did big Meeks dirty”.Watch Micah Richards’ hilarious reaction after Arsenal hero David Raya reveals favourite CBS pundit in awkward interviewAnd a fourth joked: “This is the beginning of Micah’s villain arc”.Richards was a good sport and laughed it all off, while giving an explanation for why he struggled for form at Villa.Joshing: “I was in a bad place guys, but I did score a goal!”Richards has made a habit of being picked on since taking his role at CBS and in a recent interview with The Ringer, the show’s coordinating producer Pete Radovich explained that he has embraced the role.Radovich said: “As the show organically took shape, it was clear to us that Micah was going to be the little brother that everyone picked on, and it just so happens he’s in the last chair [on set].”While Richards added that he “never takes it to heart”.Aston Villa certainly didn’t need Richards for their clash with Bayern on Wednesday, pulling off a spectacular 1-0 win over the European giants at Villa Park. More

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      Kate Abdo reveals how she and Jamie Carragher patched things up after his ‘inappropriate’ comment about her love life

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      KATE ABDO has revealed how she and Jamie Carragher moved past his “inappropriate” comment about her personal life.CBS Sports’ Champions League presenter Abdo, 43, and Liverpool legend Carragher, 46, have been colleagues on the American broadcaster for several years.Jamie Carragher made a comment about Kate Abdo’s ‘loyalty’ to now-husband Malik ScottCredit: Instagram / katescottCarragher has now admitted he acted like a ‘little child’Credit: X / CBSSportsGolazoBut in March the ex-England defender made an awkward joke that received widespread criticism.After Manchester United fan Abdo insisted she was “loyal” to the Red Devils, Carragher responded: “Not to Malik,” meaning her fiancee, now husband, Malik Scott.To which Abdo replied: “What, why would you even say that?”Abdo then quashed the incident the next time she appeared on air, saying: “The middle child, Jamie Carragher, a chip on his shoulder, capable of saying anything for attention.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Does he go too far sometimes? Absolutely. But does he apologise? Yes he does.”But we all have that one annoying family member that we still love and accept.”Former heavyweight boxer Scott also took umbrage with Carragher’s remark, claiming he’ll “show up in a physical manner” if it happened again.Now Abdo has explained the reconciliation was dealt with behind closed doors and will remain a private matter.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAbdo is one of the highest-rated sports presenters in the gameCredit: PAShe is the face of CBS Sports’ Champions League showCredit: GettySpeaking to The Ringer, she said: “I think the reason that we function well is because we needle each other.”That’s like a sports team, right? I feel like those inappropriate conversations should be had in the locker room and kept in the locker room.Watch awkward moment Kate Abdo is forced to APOLOGISE to her new husband after live TV blunder for CBS Sports”You deal with them internally, and then you move on.”Carragher also spoke on the matter, admitting he was a “little child” who deserved the criticism he received.He said: “We never ignore the elephants in the room.”I was a little child. I was just getting a little smack and getting put back in place, and rightly so.”Abdo has been praised for how she dealt with the Carragher situationCredit: Getty More

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      ‘This is the year’ declares Bukayo Saka as Arsenal star declares Gunners will finally end wait for Premier League title

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      BUKAYO SAKA last night vowed “this is the year” after being asked about Arsenal’s Premier League title chances.The winger, 23, was in action as the Gunners beat Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 in the Champions League.Bukayo Saka spoke to the CBS Sports crew after last night’s gameSaka, 23, was on the scoresheet as the Gunners beat PSGCredit: PAAfter the game, the England star joined the CBS Sports crew for an interview.Gunners legend Thierry Henry was a member of the CBS panel, alongside Kate Abdo, Micah Richards and Jamie Carragher.Henry, who was a star man in Arsenal’s last title-winning team in 2003-04, asked Saka: “Do you think it is important this year to win the title?”Refusing to duck the question, Saka nodded before answering: “I don’t want to put too much pressure on us but I do think that this is the year.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I think we’ve been close the last two years and we’re getting closer, but this hopefully will be the year.”Henry, 47, excitedly responded: “I like the way you’ve been speaking tonight.”Saka had just played an integral role in the Gunners’ victory over French champions PSG.After Kai Havertz put Mikel Arteta’s side 1-0 up after 20 minutes, Saka doubled their lead on 35.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSNew Champions League format is a snorefestBy Dan KingUEFA sold the idea of expanding the Champions League from 32 to 36 teams, with each playing eight games instead of six in the opening phase, as a way of creating more competitiveness and excitement.The biggest clubs would have two matches against their peers, rather than having to wait until the knockout stage to meet.The smaller clubs would meet teams of a similar level twice and have a chance of tasting victory that was so hard to achieve if you were the bottom seed in a group of four.Ignoring for a moment the fact that the real motivation was the simple equation of more games = more money, the theory itself already looks flawed.None of the matches between European giants has delivered a compelling contest yet.And why would they? At the start of the long season with more matches in it, why would any team with ambitions to win things in the spring, go out all guns blazing in the autumn?Especially when they know they have six games NOT against big sides to make sure they accrue enough points to qualify at least for the play-off round (and even more games).There is even less jeopardy than before.Read the full column on the Champions League format fail and why everyone – including YOU – needs a rethink.In a separate interview with Amazon Prime Video, the winger spoke of his belief that his side can go one step further this season, having finished as runners-up in each of the last two campaigns.He said: “Previous years, I’ve come runners-up a lot.Mikel Arteta lauds Arsenal’s win over PSG “It’s just that spirit in me that I want to win this season and of course, I believe in myself a lot.”With those two things, it helps. We believe in ourselves, we believe we’re a top team. We showed that tonight.”I did tell the boys we have to make a statement when big teams are coming to the Emirates.”The Gunners have enjoyed an unbeaten start to the season in all competitions, and sit third in the Premier League with four wins and two draws from six games.This weekend they host Southampton looking to go into the international break with another three points in the bag.Arsenal ratings vs PSG as Havertz makes striker spot his own… but Calafiori shows chinks in his armourKAI HAVERTZ and Bukayo Saka sent Arsenal to a deserved victory borne of first-half dominance.Paris Saint-Germain did hit the bar and the post as they improved after the break in this Champions League tie.But Emirates chief Mikel Arteta will mostly be delighted with his side’s latest solid display in Europe’s top club competition.Here’s how SunSport’s Jordan Davies rated the Gunners at the Emirates on Tuesday.DAVID RAYA – 7Was perhaps busier than he usually is at home.Helplessly watched a Nuno Mendes effort smack his far post and stood firm to deny Achraf Hakimi at his near post.RICCARDO CALAFIORI – 6A frantic display, one that had more shaky moments than good. Kept busy by Hakimi and was done for pace on a few occasions but recovered well.A mistake early in the second half almost gave PSG a way back into the game. Needs to iron out these errors from his game, particularly when he is so dangerous in attack.However, he was playing at right-back for the first time in his career after the break.WILLIAM SALIBA – 7Did not have much to do. A stray pass early on could have been costly but other than that another reliable and strong performance.GABRIEL – 7Sprayed some nice passes about from deep but this was a stress-free night’s work compared to the Premier League.JURRIEN TIMBER – 8Just how on earth does Ben White get back in this side at right back? Another immaculate display from a man who seemingly has it all in defence and attack.Well, White may well get his chance after Timber was subbed off at half-time.DECLAN RICE – 7Solid as a rock and building a real partnership with Partey in midfield. Had a chance to drive forward just before the half hour mark but his pass to Saka was cut out.THOMAS PARTEY – 8So consistent at the moment, something Arsenal fans have not seen from the Ghanaian midfielder in a long time owing mostly to injury.Made some crucial interceptions and showed real composure playing out from deep.LEANDRO TROSSARD – 8One of Arsenal’s most important players right now. Since his red card at Man City, he has notched a goal and an assist – the latter here for Havertz to open the scoring with a perfectly-timed cross.BUKAYO SAKA – 7After an early shot over the bar from a trademark cut inside, the England international had a slight drop off in influence before his scuffed free-kick flew in untouched from out wide.Still, he gave Mendes a torrid time at left-back. Even PSG manager Luis Enrique watched on at times in awe inside his technical area.GABRIEL MARTINELLI – 7A quiet night for the Brazilian following his first goal since March against Leicester, which may have been down to a big collision with Gianluigi Donnarumma in the first few minutes.Should have made it 3-0 with a volley inside the box after the break but it was straight at Donnarumma. Unlucky not to get on the scoresheet.KAI HAVERTZ – 9Brave and brilliant to head in from Trossard’s teasing cross, despite the onrushing lump that is Donnarumma trying to take his head off.Almost had an assist too with a cute lay-up for Martinelli in the box. The striker-midfield debate should be over – Havertz is a top-class centre forward.SUBS:JAKUB KIWIOR (TIMBER, 45) – 7Did what was expected of him at left-back. Produced a good recovery tackle on Kang-in Lee in the box.MIKEL MERINO (PARTEY, 64) – 7Finally, a debut for the Spaniard. Some neat touches under pressure, slotting in seamlessly next to Rice.GABRIEL JESUS (TROSSARD, 74) – 6Looked desperate to impress having struggled for starts so far and that looks to be working against him – things just aren’t clicking.MYLES LEWIS-SKELLY (SAKA, 92) – N/A More

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      Kate Abdo stuns in bold outfit live on CBS Sports for Champions League coverage sending fans into meltdown

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      KATE ABDO stunned CBS Sports viewers on Monday night with her stunningly bold outfit.The veteran presenter was part of the American broadcasters’ Champions League coverage on Tuesday night.Kate Abdo has been heading up CBS Sports’ Champions League coverage for the last five yearCredit: GETTYThe 43-year-old regularly wears dazzling outfits along with her co-stars Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Micah RichardsCredit: INSTAGRAMThe former Sky Sports star wore another bold outfit during Tuesday night’s broadcastCredit: CBS SPORTSFormer Sky Sports star Abdo regularly wows viewers with an array of stylish outfits.And she did so again on Tuesday, donning a sleeveless tan dress as she dissected the first set of matchday two figures.Her outfit blew away viewers, with one writing on X: “Wah! Kate Abdo.”CBS’ coverage of the Champions League has soared in popularity in recent years, in large part due to Abdo and her colleagues.READ MORE ON KATE ABDOShe presents the shows with former Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City stars Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards.The quartet have incredible on-screen chemistry, which has resulted in some hilarious and viral moments.And they had another one on Tuesday night when discussing Ligue 1 side Brest’s hopes of progressing through to the knockout stages.”It’s a big one,” Henry said as he discussed Brest’s upcoming clash with German champions Bayer Leverkusen.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSKate Abdo is the face of CBS Sports Champions League coverageCredit: GETTYCarragher and Richards were left in stitches but Abdo tried her best to remain composed and steer the conversation back on track.But Richards sent the quartet and several members of the production team into hysterics by saying: “It’s a bit lopsided I think.”Fans say ‘that hits different’ as Kate Abdo gets CBS Sports panel cheering with huge change to show introAbdo tried to hide her laughter by covering her face while Henry attempted to keep his composure by looking through his notes.The extreme fits of laughter the foursome regularly find themselves are sometimes questioned by viewers.But 43-year-old Abdo insists nothing is manufactured, telling The Ringer: “Those laughs are all authentic.“We’re all so different, but we all respect one another.”Abdo will be back on our screens tonight and on Thursday night for the remaining matchday two fixtures.New Champions League format is a snorefestBy Dan KingUEFA sold the idea of expanding the Champions League from 32 to 36 teams, with each playing eight games instead of six in the opening phase, as a way of creating more competitiveness and excitement.The biggest clubs would have two matches against their peers, rather than having to wait until the knockout stage to meet.The smaller clubs would meet teams of a similar level twice and have a chance of tasting victory that was so hard to achieve if you were the bottom seed in a group of four.Ignoring for a moment the fact that the real motivation was the simple equation of more games = more money, the theory itself already looks flawed.None of the matches between European giants has delivered a compelling contest yet.And why would they? At the start of the long season with more matches in it, why would any team with ambitions to win things in the spring, go out all guns blazing in the autumn?Especially when they know they have six games NOT against big sides to make sure they accrue enough points to qualify at least for the play-off round (and even more games).There is even less jeopardy than before.Read the full column on the Champions League format fail and why everyone – including YOU – needs a rethink. More