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JAMIE CARRAGHER has agreed to appear as a “roving reporter” on CBS Sports during next season’s Champions League.The pundit, 46, was sent to Dortmund last week as BVB took on Paris Saint-Germain at Signal Iduna Park.Jamie Carragher laughed as he recounted his Dortmund experienceCredit: CBSKate Abdo quizzed Carragher on a potential new roleCredit: CBSThe Liverpool legend interviewed Jadon Sancho after eight pints last weekCredit: CBSCarragher was welcomed as one of their own, drinking with fans before belting out You’ll Never Walk Alone on the Yellow Wall.Having returned to the studio for this week’s second leg, Carra was asked about his experience by presenter Kate Abdo.Quizzed about how he felt the next day, the former Liverpool star smiled as he admitted: “Hungover, but I loved it.”It was on the bucket list, I said that. Going to Borussia Dortmund, whether it was on this show or in years to come, as a football fan.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”But I’ve never actually been on the Kop and sang You’ll Never Walk Alone but I’ve now done it in the Yellow Wall as I like to call it.”To sing You’ll Never Walk Alone and be in there with my new family of friends was something I’ll never forget, it was brilliant – absolutely loved it.”Following Dortmund’s 1-0 win last week, Carragher interviewed Jadon Sancho after sinking eight pints.With the gang back in the studio having been left in hysterics, Abdo made a proposal to Carragher ahead of this week’s second leg.Most read in Champions LeagueBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSShe said: “It’s funny that you mention never having been on the Kop, maybe you could request that for next season.”Because one thing did happen after you weren’t here last week. We all had a bit of an impromptu meeting with production and talent and we had a vote.Jamie Carragher interviews Jadon Sancho on live TV after EIGHT PINTS and CBS Sports studio cannot bear to watch”And the vote was, do we think you should be sent out as a roving reporter for the show, should that be your new role next season?”You did it so well, we all thought you excelled.”To this, Carragher joked: “There was no complaints, was there?”Abdo, 42, laughed before replying: “Moving on… What do you think? You have the deciding vote I guess, would you like to do that?”Carragher considered his response before saying: “Not in the group stage.”Big semi-finals, yeah, I’ll do that. Knockout stages in big atmospheres, getting in there with the crowd.”I think that this could be a spin-off show.”Abdo joked: “Man of the people… but only at elite games.”This brought a laugh from Carragher, who said: “Exactly.”Carra’s new Dortmund pals will have been delighted with how the second leg played out.READ MORE SUN STORIESMats Hummels’ 50th minute header saw BVB see out the tie 2-0 on aggregate, despite Kylian Mbappe and Co spurning numerous chances.Edin Terzic’s side will face Bayern Munich or Real Madrid in the final at Wembley – with the two sides to face off on Wednesday night locked at 2-2 from the first leg. More

JAMIE CARRAGHER will be replaced on CBS Sports by Italy legend Alessandro Del Piero – for one night only.The popular pundit will be in Dortmund tonight to provide coverage of the Champions League semi-final clash between Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain.Kate ABdo announced Jamie Carragher’s replacement on CBS SportsCredit: Twitter @CBSSportsGolazoMicah Richards cheered in celebration after the revealCredit: Twitter @CBSSportsGolazoAlessandro Del Piero will replace Jamie Carragher for one night onlyCredit: GettyCarragher usually lines up alongside fellow pundits Thierry Henry and Micah Richards, with Kate Abdo presenting.But last night Abdo revealed there would be a personnel change thanks to Carragher’s travels.And when she revealed Del Piero would be the man to replace the former Liverpool defender, Richards cheered in excitement.Carragher shouted “No!” and flung his arms in the air, having earlier claimed CBS Sports would not be able to find a better replacement.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLJuventus legend Del Piero, who won the Champions League in 1996, has previously worked for CBS Sports as a pitchside pundit so should feel at home.Carragher will also feel he is in familiar surroundings at Dortmund as the home crowd sing ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ before every match.He even belt out his own version live on air yesterday during an interview with Manchester United icon Peter Schmeichel.It got too much for the Dane who turned and walked away from the camera.Most read in Champions LeagueBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThis prompted fits of laughs from the CBS crew, with Schmeichel quickly returning to his post and enjoying the joke.He then noted: “I said to Jamie before, finally there’s a crowd who can sing that song!”Schmeichel added: “What I can guarantee is when you hear that song tomorrow, it will be sung a lot better.”Man Utd legend Peter Schmeichel walks out of post-match interview after Jamie Carragher’s antics on CBS Sports More

JAMIE CARRAGHER quipped that Micah Richards nearly left CBS Sports after being snubbed for the Champions League final.After a chat with Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel, the pundits were joking about a rotation policy.Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards shared a joke in the CBS StudioCredit: CBS SportsCarragher and Richards seem to be enjoying their eveningsCredit: CBSCarragher, 46, said: “Micah got rotated for Peter in the Champions League final, do you remember? That caused a problem.”You nearly left didn’t you?”Richards replied: “It caused a very big problem. It didn’t happen again.”The studio were left in fits of giggles at the exchange – the latest in a series of jibes between the presenters.MORE IN FOOTBALLCarragher may have been getting his own back after Richards, 35, claimed he had some “dodgy moments” earlier in the show.He could have been referring to Carra’s misguided joke that Abdo had not been loyal to boyfriend Malik Scott.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSCarragher has also called on Uefa to make sure Champions League knockout ties are not played at the same time after last night’s thrilling encounters.He said: “Can we just say last night was terrific, one of the best nights in the Champions League we’ve had.Most read in Champions League”The only negative, and I don’t want to put a negative on it, is both matches were played at the same time.”Abdo replied: “Do we want to lodge an official complaint?”‘We need to speak to Uefa’, say CBS Sports panel as Kate Abdo and Co reveal major Champions League complaintCarragher then said: “Uefa, we need to speak to Uefa, don’t we?”Before Richards joked: “Of course we do. We’re big friends with Uefa aren’t we?”Can you name the famous fathers? More

MICAH RICHARDS talked his way into Kate Abdo’s good books – and managed to poke fun at Jamie Carragher at the same time.The CBS Sports pundit told the presenter she has “gone up a notch” in the popularity stakes and drew a beaming smile.Kate Abdo clearly enjoyed Micah Richards’ commentBut Richards was not as kind to fellow pundit Jamie CarragherCredit: CBSWhile Carragher was told he has had some “dodgy moments” by his fellow pundit ahead of tonight’s Champions League double-header.Discussing who was the most popular pundit, Richards said of Abdo: “You’re a star player now though aren’t you. I feel like you’ve just gone up a notch over the last two months.”You’re everyone’s favourite now. You’re our leader, el capitan.”Abdo, 42, replied: “I’ve only been Pep [Guardiola’s] favourite so far. He’s the person who picked me when we asked.”MORE IN FOOTBALLWhen Richards suggested Luis Enrique, Abdo pointed out that he had picked Carragher. And the 35-year-old turned to his pal and quipped: “You were up there but you’ve had some dodgy moments.”He may have been referring to Carra’s suggestion that Abdo had not been loyal to boyfriend Malik Scott in a misguided joke last month.She addressed the incident live on television 24 hours later, delivering a hilarious put-down to Carragher, 46.Most read in Champions LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut Abdo has now spoken again on the comments, claiming that they had “hurt” her in the studio.She told iFLTV: “What Jamie said came from nowhere. It was just a quick line, it was meant to be funny, sometimes they hit, sometimes they don’t. That one went a little bit sideways.Real Madrid fans brutally snub Man City for tour of Old Trafford as Man Utd fans say ‘they know who the biggest club is'”I felt a little bit hurt but it is what it is. You move on. We talked about it, we’re all good, nothing really to talk about.”Richards, Abdo and Carragher are in the studio alongside Thierry Henry for a thrilling night of European action.Arsenal travel to Bayern Munich and Manchester City host Real Madrid with both ties level after their first legs. More

KATE ABDO and the CBS Sports panel have threatened to “lodge an official complaint” to Uefa for their Champions League scheduling.Presenter Abdo was joined by the regular trio of Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards for coverage of Manchester City vs Real Madrid and Bayern Munich vs Arsenal.Kate Abdo joked the CBS Sports panel were going to complain to UefaCredit: CBS SportsMicah Richards addressed the situation surrounding games being played at the same timeCredit: CBS SportsBut just seconds into the broadcast, Richards addressed something from the night before when Paris Saint-Germain beat Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund swatted aside Atletico Madrid.It regarded the games having the same kick-off times, a gripe Abdo and Carragher agreed with.The ex-Liverpool star said: “Can we just say last night was terrific, one of the best nights in the Champions League we’ve had.”The only negative, and I don’t want to put a negative on it, is both matches were played at the same time.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLTo which Abdo replied: “Do we want to lodge an official complaint?”Carragher then said: “Uefa, we need to speak to Uefa, don’t we?”Before Richards joked: “Of course we do. We’re big friends with Uefa aren’t we?”When Carragher sarcastically agreed, Richards added: “Not too many complaints but just suggestions.”Most read in Champions LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe complaint came as the panel prepared to watch two more Champions League quarter-finals at the same time.Fans were left furious when the draw was made as they realised they would be forced to choose between Man City-Real Madrid and Bayern-Arsenal.Luis Enrique says he’s ‘upset’ with CBS pundits live on TV and tells panel ‘you know why’ The winners of the two ties will face off for a place in the Wembley final on June 1. More