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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

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      Moment IShowSpeed is DENIED entry by security after Thierry Henry and Micah Richards invite him on to CBS Sports show

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      MICAH RICHARDS apologised to IShowSpeed after he was DENIED entry by security after being invited on to the CBS Sports show. The American streamer was in London when he was told to come into the studio by pundit Richards. IShowSpeed was denied entry by security into CBS’ studiosCredit: CBSFootage of the incident emerged onlineCredit: CBSBut footage showed Speed – real name Darren Jason Watkins Jr – being denied access by the show’s security. So Richards said live on air: “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. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”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.” Speed – an avid Cristiano Ronaldo fan – amazingly did show up to the studio eventually – and BACKFLIPPED off the desk. The American social media star recently played against Richards’ CBS colleague Thierry Henry in a charity game in Qatar in February. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAnd Speed claimed Henry’s former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said he was faster than the Gunners legend. Speed, 20, said to Henry: “I was talking to your manager and he said you were faster than me [in your prime].”Henry, 47, replied: “Oh yes, maybe. With the ball, for sure,’ said Henry. ‘(Without the ball), I’m not too sure. Check the videos!” The Premier League winner then invited Speed onto the show but he later told Kate Scott, formerly Abdo: “I didn’t! I stay in my lane. I just pass on the message.” Micah Richards left speechless at Kate Abdo introduction on CBS Sports as fans say ‘he turns up to work to get bullied’ More

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      Micah Richards left speechless at Kate Abdo introduction on CBS Sports as fans say ‘he turns up to work to get bullied’

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      MICAH RICHARDS was left speechless after Kate Abdo’s brutal introduction on CBS Sports.The former Manchester City star was alongside Thierry Henry and Jamie Carragher for his regular slot covering the Champions League.Kate Abdo made a brutal put down at Micah RichardsCredit: x CBS SPORTS The pundit was left speechless in the CBS Sports studioCredit: x CBS SPORTS Presenter Abdo, 43, is famed for her brilliant intros that often poke fun at Big Meeks.And this was no exception.She joked that footballers need more than just speed, grit and power to be successful.As she introduced the trio, she said: “First, one of the fastest players ever.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL”He is the OG speed, Arsenal and French national team legend Thierry Henry.”In the middle, a man with so much grit as a player, he was willing to anger some of the greatest names in the game.He’s brought those skills to his broadcasting career as well, Liverpool’s own Jamie Carragher.”Abdo then got onto Richards with a brutal put down.Most read in Champions LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSShe joked: “Finally, you haven’t seen power until you’ve seen Micah power through one of his Champions League night dinner orders.”Big for a reason, Big Meeks.”‘How wrong…’ – Kate Abdo mercilessly trolls CBS Sports panel as Henry, Carra & Richards ‘left her out’ of TV outingRichards, 36, was left dumbfounded as he could not muster a response.However, many found the moment hilarious as laughter could be heard coming from off the set.Fans also found the moment funny as they reacted on social media.One posted: “He turns up to work to get bullied.”A second wrote: “This isn’t nice at all. But the sense of humor is top notch.”A third commented: “Micah won’t be recovering from this anytime soon.”A fourth said: “Bruh you can see his heart sink in real time.”A fifth joked: “Meeks finally going to call HR one day, you know.”Another added: “Big for a reason had me rolling.”READ MORE SUN STORIESIt is not the first time that Abdo has gone after Richards.The retired footballer has often called for HR to get involved following some of the presenters’ jokes.Who are these famous footballers? More

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      Embarrassed Kate Abdo covers face on live TV as she says Arsenal legend was her celebrity crush

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      KATE ABDO was left red faced after revealing her childhood celebrity crush as none other than Arsenal legend Ian Wright.The presenter was hosting the broadcaster’s Champions League coverage alongside Micah Richards, Thierry Henry and Jamie Carragher.Kate Abdo was left red faced after revealing her childhood celebrity crushCredit: CBSCarragher, Henry and Richards were all left shocked with Abdo’s revelationCredit: CBSThe latest clip to come off the CBS production line shows the pundits each discussing their old celebrity crushes.As ever, the much-loved quartet had provided some unexpected, but hilarious, answers.Carragher, Henry and Richards pressed Abdo for her puppy love, before she blurted: “I already said, Ian Wright!”The trio of former footballers were left genuinely shocked, causing Abdo to squirm in her chair and hide away behind her cards in embarrassment.READ MORE ON ARSENALAn animated Richards kept repeating: “You didn’t say that! Hold on.”Carragher added: “Wait. I thought he was your favourite pundit.”While Henry – who fans have long joked has a crush on Abdo – simply gasped: “Wow. Now we know”.The pick of the bunch from the three pundits came from Carragher.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe Liverpool legend’s answer of Sheila Grant from 80s TV show Brookside was met with a fit of laughter from others in the studio.Richards went with American actress Jessica Alba and said he might dive into her DMs now that she’s split from husband Cash Warren.Watch Arsenal legend Thierry Henry’s hilarious reaction after being called out by boxing champ Oleksandr UsykArsenal legend Ian Wright was Abdo’s celebrity crushCredit: GettyHenry picked Daisy Duke, who is a fictional character, played by Catherine Bach, from the US series The Dukes of Hazzard.Abdo tied the knot with former pro US boxer Malik Scott in an intimate wedding ceremony last September.Last year, Carragher’s awkward “loyalty” joke caused carnage.The incident occurred during coverage of Arsenal’s Champions League clash against Porto at the Emirates in March 2024.In a skit involving a Gunners shirt, Abdo stated that she wouldn’t wear it because she is “loyal” to Manchester United.Carragher then made a quip about her Scott, saying “not to Malik”, prompting her to ask: “Why would you even ask that?”Fans cringed and hit out at the former Liverpool defender for his ‘unfunny’ comment which uncomfortably missed the mark.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut Abdo patched things up soon after and accepted Carragher’s apology after initially “feeling hurt” by it.Abdo subsequently addressed the incident live on TV 24 hours later, delivering an hilarious ‘brotherly’ put-down to Carragher.Sheila Corkhill (second right) is a fictional character from British soap opera Brookside, played by Sue Johnston More