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    Micah Richards storms off CBS Sports set live on air as Champions League star apologises for interview

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    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

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      ‘Love you lots’ – Heartwarming moment Aston Villa star is interviewed by sister and CBS Sports presenter after PSG loss

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      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

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      ‘Can’t say anything’ – Thierry Henry leaves Kate Abdo in stitches as Micah Richards butchers pronunciation of legend

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      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

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      Premier League star, 27, interviewed by his reporter sister who tells him ‘I’m proud of you… I love you’

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      ASTON VILLA star Matty Cash was interviewed on live TV by his own sister, who declared: “I’m proud of you.”Hannah Cash is a reporter for CBS Sports.Aston Villa star Matty Cash was interviewed by his CBS reporter sister HannahCredit: CBSThe pair hugged after Cash’s Aston Villa lost 3-1 to Paris Saint-GermainCredit: CBSAnd she was on post-match duty after Villa’s Champions League quarter-final clash against Paris Saint-Germain.Right-back Cash started the match in the French capital.But he was taken off at half-time after picking up a yellow against wing wizard Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.Unfortunately for Cash and Villa, the Georgian ended up netting a wonder goal in the second half as PSG won the first leg 3-1.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSpeaking to his sister Hannah afterwards, Cash admitted Villa were disappointed with the result, yet remained confident in their ability to turn the tide at Villa Park.However, the conversation then took a turn as Hannah told Cash she had remembered to record the game for him back home.As the pair laughed, Hannah then ended the interview by saying: “Give me a hug Matthew.“I’m proud of you. I love you.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSThis sparked jubilant applause back in the CBS studio.Kate Abdo, Micah Richards, Thierry Henry and Jamie Carragher all congratulated Hannah on her interview with brother Cash.Shock moment Aston Villa and PSG fans brawl ahead of Champions League tie as chairs & punches thrownHannah was congratulated by the CBS Sport studioCredit: CBSHer brother had a tough time against wing wizard Khvicha KvaratskheliaCredit: AlamyExplaining how the Villa star is always missing his own games on telly, she said: “He always forgets to record the game on TV.“He texts me two hours before the match saying please log in and record. It’s one of the biggest game of his life. So I made sure I did that for him.“But it’s got to be in HD. If it’s not in HD he gets fuming with me.”Fans reacted to the heartwarming encounter on social media.One said: “Things you love to see.”Another declared: “Wholesome.”Read More on The SunOne noted: “This is beautiful.”Another added: “Love it.” More

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      Jamie Carragher commits ‘cardinal sin of TV’ as his daughter Mia makes unexpected debut on CBS Sports coverage

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      JAMIE CARRAGHER broke a “cardinal sin of TV” when his phone rang during live Champions League coverage – leaving Kate Abdo mortified.The pundit was joined by Thierry Henry, Micah Richards and host Abdo for CBS Sports’ banter-filled show.Jamie Carragher committed a TV ‘cardinal sin’ during CBS Sports’ Champions League coverageCredit: X/ CBSSportsGolazoThe CBS team were left flabbergasted as Carragher’s phone rangCredit: X/ CBSSportsGolazoCarragher answered the call from his daughter MiaCredit: X/ CBSSportsGolazoMia was then put on loud speaker and joined in with the showCredit: AlamyAs they were discussing Paris Saint-Germain’s thrilling win over Aston Villa, there were audible gasps in the studio when Carragher’s phone ringtone went off.Richards put his head his hands and a shocked Abdo exclaimed: “Oh my God, that is like a cardinal sin of television, who is it?”A panicked Carragher revealed it was his 20-year-old daughter Mia.He answered the phone and then explained that she was asking him where her mum was.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut the Liverpool legend replied: “I don’t know, I am in London babe.”Abdo encouraged her colleague to put Mia on loud speaker and Richards immediately accused her of interrupting the show and costing them an Emmy Award.She responded: “Oh my God, I am so sorry. I didn’t have a clue [he was on live TV].”As CBS Sports is only available in the United States, Carragher hilariously said: “Are you not putting the dodgy box on?”Most read in Champions LeagueBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKAbdo then quizzed Mia, saying: “I am so interested, your dad can be a little bit spiky on TV, what is he like at home?”Mia replied: “He is lovely.”About to get sacked on air’ – Micah Richards stuns Kate Abdo into eight-second silence with crude innuendoCarragher said back: “I love you more than anything my girl. What a star.”Richards wanted to know if she was the favourite child or is it her older brother James, 22, who plays for Wigan Athletic in League One.Carragher explained: “There is nothing this girl can ever do wrong, I can never shout at her, I find it hard to shout at you don’t I?”As he hung up the phone she said “I love you” to her dad and the rest of the CBS Sports team went “aww” collectively. Mia is an aspiring actress and she graduated from Tring Park Performing Arts School in 2022.The brunette is also a talented dancer and she has a whopping 84,400 followers on Instagram. Mia is an aspiring dancer and actressCredit: Alamy More

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      ‘That should have been me’ – Micah Richards reveals Kate Abdo is up for prestigious award as Thierry Henry is impressed

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      KATE ABDO is going up against US TV royalty after being nominated for a Sports Emmy award.The 43-year-old from Manchester has fronted CBS Sports’ coverage of the Champions League since 2020. Kate Abdo milked the applause after it was revealed she was up for an EmmyCredit: CBSThe presenter will go up against famous names from across US sports mediaCredit: CBSColleague Thierry Henry led the applause from pitchside at the EmiratesCredit: CBSMicah Richards couldn’t resist a dig and joked it ‘should have been me’Credit: CBSAbdo joined colleagues Jamie Carragher, Thierry Henry and Micah Richards for a bumper night of action as Arsenal took on Real Madrid on Tuesday. But before the huge game at the Emirates, Richards had discovered the newly married sports presenter’s nomination. The ex-Man City star told the panel: “We have a nominee for an Emmy! Take it away, Kate.”A blushing Abdo was applauded by Henry from pitchside in North London, while Carragher followed suit in the studio. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLShe gushed in response: “Thank you everyone!”Abdo has been nominated for Outstanding Personality/Studio Host at this year’s Sports Emmys.She goes up against Scott Hanson of the NFL Network, TNT’s Ernie Johnson, NBC’s Mike Tirico and ESPN’s Scott van Pelt.The winner will be revealed at a ceremony in Manhattan, New York, on May 20. Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKSpotting the category, Richards roared: “Outstanding studio host?!”I don’t know what it says personality in there. That should have been me!” Micah Richards left speechless at Kate Abdo introduction on CBS Sports as fans say ‘he turns up to work to get bullied’One fan wrote in response: “Huge congrats to Kate!”Another said: “Kate and Kelly Cates are right now are at the top of their profession and very good.”While a third added: “Kate wins it. Easy peasy.”Abdo now goes by Kate Scott after her marriage to former boxer Malik Scott last summer. The pair got hitched in an intimate ceremony in Malibu, California.They were joined by a small group of family and friends, with Henry, Carragher, or Richards not in attendance.Kate said: “Our wedding was intimate – just the two of us, really.Read More on The Sun”We focused on each other and the commitment we were making.”It was a godly ceremony on the Malibu hills, just how we wanted it.”Kate has fronted the CBS Champions League show since 2020Credit: AFP More

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      Incredible moment Panama stars celebrate with Thierry Henry in stands after dramatic last-minute winner over USA

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      PANAMA stars celebrated with Thierry Henry in the stands after a dramatic last-minute winner against USA.The pundit was at the SoFi Stadium in LA, California, providing analysis of the match for CBS Sports.Cecilio Waterman celebrated with Thierry Henry after his dramatic winner against USACredit: GettyPanama stars swamped Henry after the goalCredit: ReutersHenry was providing punditry for CBS Sports and spoke to the striker after the gameCredit: ReutersWaterman’s last-minute strike gave Panama a 1-0 winCredit: ReutersBut he was dealt a surprise after Cecilio Waterman broke the deadlock by firing into the bottom left corner.As soon as the ball hit the net the striker took off sprinting, jumping over the advertising hoardings and onto the makeshift stage where the CBS Sports team were situated.He immediately put his arms around Henry and began hugging the Arsenal legend.Waterman pointed in the pundit’s face and shouted: “You’re my idol! You’re my idol!”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAfter the match the Panama star gifted Henry his signed match shirt, and the pair embraced again.Henry promised to send him an Arsenal shirt in return as fans heaped praise on the iconic forward.One fan reacted to the moment saying: “Titi had bigger influence than Messi and Ronaldo.”Another added: “Aura that will last a lifetime this guy😭😭”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSA third wrote: “Thierry Henry’s influence is unmatched.”And another commented: “This is what the game all about.”Waterman, 33, is a journeyman striker who has played for ten different clubs across South America during his 15-year career.He has scored 11 goals for Panama in 41 appearances but missed out on the squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.After the game, he said: “Many good things have happened to me in my career, but this one is different. This one was incredible.”Watch Arsenal legend Thierry Henry’s hilarious reaction after being called out by boxing champ Oleksandr UsykWaterman gifted Henry his signed match shirtCredit: Reuters More

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      CBS Sports’ broadcasting secrets revealed including stunt that saw security BLOCK IShowSpeed from entering studio

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      MICAH RICHARDS has given fans an insight into what it’s like on CBS Sports’ fan-favourite Champions League show.The unconventional coverage has captured the attention of football fans all over the globe in recent years – and their most recent viral moment included a cameo from internet sensation IShowSpeed.Micah Richards has revealed the secrets behind CBS’ Champions League coverageCredit: RexCBS Sports’ coverage and star-studded panel has captured the attention of football fans worldwideCredit: CBS SportsThe Champions League panel is usually made up of star-studded trio Micah Richards, Jamie Carragher and Thierry Henry, with Kate Scott (previously Abdo) presenting the broadcast.And their on-air antics regularly rack up millions of views when clipped up and shared on social media.Things like shock appearances from David Beckham, Carragher drinking pints live on TV with Borussia Dortmund fans and press-up competitions between Premier League icons are just a few of the crazy moments on the CBS show.This week’s coverage was no different as streamer and social media star IShowSpeed joined the panel for arm-wrestling, racing Carragher and discussing the Sidemen Charity Football Match.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut one of their most viral clips from his cameo, which picked up over 500,000 views on X, was a video of IShowSpeed being turned away from the TV studio by security.But now Micah Richards has revealed that the clip sweeping the internet was actually STAGED.Speaking on the Rest is Football podcast, Richards said: “On Tuesday he came to the show, but we set it up and everything like the security had turned him away.”It was a gimmick, of course it was, to get people talking. That was a gimmick. That bit was set up.”Most read in FootballIShowSpeed’s viral moments were plannedA video showing him being turned away by security was stagedCredit: CBSCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSRichards also revealed that the coverage of IShowSpeed, whose real name is Darren Watkins Jr, and Carragher going head-to-head was all pre-planned too.The inside secrets of CBS don’t stop there either.Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards walk off CBS Sports set after Liverpool hero Alisson’s post-match interviewRichards was probed on why the US coverage takes such an unusual approach to showing the football by podcast co-host Gary Lineker.Revealing that the broadcaster chooses to push the boundaries so their content can reach countries where they don’t have the rights to show the actual football and their tactical breakdown of it.The former Man City star said: “If you look at what CBS have created over the last four/five/six years, since they’ve been doing the Champions League.”They’ve absolutely nailed it with the crew that they get.”He added: “Because we don’t have the rights to show the tactical things in [the UK], we do all the tactical stuff before and it goes out in America – and we do some really good tactical things.”But how do you get an audience to engage? People like to see the fun stuff that we do. So they’ve just hammered social media”. More

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      ‘Nobody knows’ – Jamie Carragher exposes iShowSpeed’s ‘real name’ on live TV during Champions League coverage

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      JAMIE CARRAGHER revealed social media sensation iShowSpeed’s real name during CBS Sports’ Champions League coverage.The YouTuber was a surprise guest on the American broadcaster’s pundit panel, which included Kate Abdo, Thierry Henry, Micah Richards and Carragher, for their coverage of Liverpool’s 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain.IShowSpeed was a surprise guest on CBS Sports’ Champions League pundit panelCredit: TWITCH@ISHOWSPEEDFormer Liverpool star Jamie Carragher deliberately revealed the 20-year-old’s name during the broadcastCredit: TWITCH@ISHOWSPEEDThe topic of iShowSpeed’s real name was eventually brought up by host Abdo, who asked the 20-year-old if he could disclose it.He replied: “That’s kind of federal because nobody knows my real name.”Carragher then blurted out the star’s name, saying: “Darren Watkins.”The panel laughed uncontrollably as iShowSpeed scowled at the former Liverpool and England defender.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSiShowSpeed then proceeded to imitate Carragher’s accent as he said the retired star’s name.He said then: “Jamie Carragher. Like, God.”Footage of the hilarious exchange spread like wildfire on X, with one footie fan saying: “Carragher is hilarious, man.”Another said: “Good old Darren.”Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSiShowSpeed was initially denied entry to CBS’ studioCredit: CBSAnd another said: “iShowSpeed is one of the best thing lately that has happened for football. No debate.”One remarked: “Very funny.”Moment IShowSpeed is DENIED entry by security after Thierry Henry and Micah Richards invite him on to CBS Sports showiShowSpeed’s entry to the CBS’ studio was far from a smooth one as he was initially DENIED access by security, which led to an on-air apology from Richards.The former Manchester City star said: “I would like to apologise to IShowSpeed. “I’ve been DMing him and he said he wanted to come on the show.”And he came yesterday but his access got denied. I didn’t know he was coming yesterday!”The legend that he is IShowSpeed couldn’t get through the doors. Rejection.”But what I would like to do, what I would like to do, IShowSpeed we would like you to come tonight we’re here till 11pm, Kate, is that right?”We could have a bit of fun. London time, of course, we could have a little bit of fun with Thierry and Jamie.” More