Champions League

PRESENTER Kate Abdo admitted that she was left ‘feeling a little bit hurt’ by Jamie Carragher’s loyalty jibe.Carragher – who sits on the panel headed by Abdo on CBS Sports – stunned viewers with his misguided joke.Kate Abdo was left slightly wounded by Carragher’s commentsCredit: GettyCarragher later apologised for his misguided jokeCredit: X / CBSSportsGolazoThe incident occurred during coverage of Arsenal’s Champions League clash against Porto at the Emirates Stadium in March.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 boyfriend Malik 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 FOOTBALL NEWSAbdo subsequently addressed the incident live on television 24 hours later, delivering an hilarious ‘brotherly’ put-down to Carragher.But 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.”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.”Most read in FootballKate Abdo and Malik Scott went public with their relationship last monthCredit: Kate Abdo/InstagramBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERReports speculated whether her ex-boxer boyfriend Scott could potentially fight Carragher, who himself is an avid boxer.But Abdo calmed these fears.CBS Sports host Kate Abdo breaks down in tears in emotional interview as she recalls watch Man Utd with her late dadShe said: “Malik does not want to fight Jamie. They are cool. I understand why Malik said what he said but I think also if you read the full extent, he was super respectful.”Last month, Scott admitted that he was initially not best pleased with Carragher, but was thankful that he apologised later.He explained: “If Kate gets upset then it’s a really big deal to me and I’ll give him a call and if he doesn’t pick up my call, then I’ll show up in a physical manner so we can talk like men.”At the time, Thierry Henry was visibly shocked at the remark.While the awkwardness was confirmed when Micah Richards failed to laugh at the comment. More

BANISHED Jadon Sancho has reached the Champions League semi-finals while his Manchester United team-mates struggle to make Europe.The United winger is on loan at Borussia Dortmund after being booted out of Old Trafford after a public row with Erik ten Hag.Jadon Sancho has reached the Champions League semi-finals with Borussia DortmundCredit: RexSancho returned to Germany on loan in January after being banished by Erik ten HagCredit: GettyAnd, after starring in the Germans’ thrilling topsy-turvy win over Atletico Madrid, Sancho, 24, has become the first United player to reach the last four of Europe’s premier club competition since 2015.And that wasn’t someone in a Red Devils shirt either, with Javier Hernandez a beaten semi-finalist while loaned to Real Madrid nine years ago.The Red Devils have not reached that stage since making it to the final in 2011, which they lost to Lionel Messi’s Barcelona.United only twice made it as far as the last eight in that time, most recently in 2019.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSThis season, they finished bottom of their group, gaining only six points in six games against Bayern Munich, Copenhagen and Galatasaray.In contract, Sancho and Dortmund will now face Paris Saint-Germain for a place in the final at Wembley Stadium.The 24-year-old started as the German side beat Atletico on Tuesday to overturn a first leg deficit.Dortmund’s 4-2 win saw them progress 5-4 on aggregate, whilst PSG knocked out Barcelona.Most read in Champions LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSJavier Hernandez also reached the last four whilst on loan at Real Madrid in 2015Credit: AP:Associated PressSancho returned to Dortmund on loan in January after being banished by Ten Hag.The forward was forced to train away from the first team after publicly falling out with the United boss.I won two Premier League titles as Man Utd captain… now I’m making my way in completely new field to help othersHaving not played for the club since August, he joined Dortmund until the end of the season during the winter transfer window.Since his move, Sancho has scored twice and provided two assists in 14 appearances for the Bundesliga side.As well as reaching the last four of the Champions League, they are only outside the top four on goal difference in Germany.Meanwhile, United sit seventh in the Premier League and 13 points adrift of fourth placed Aston Villa.Man Utd are LUCKY to be seventh in the table… one particular stat is terrible, say Dave KiddBy Dave Kidd
THE frightening thing about Manchester United’s season is that they should really be LOWER than seventh in the Premier League.
Even during their current run of one win in seven league matches, United’s results have been better than their performances.
Erik ten Hag’s team deserved to lose each of their last three drawn games against Brentford, Liverpool and Bournemouth.
On goal difference, United are ninth in the league, while only seven teams have scored fewer than their 47 goals.
And if we give any credence to ‘expected points’, then that stat would have them 15th in the table.
If Ten Hag’s men lose Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final to Championship side Coventry, it should not come as a major surprise.
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BARCELONA have been knocked out of two competitions in one night following their defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.The Spanish giants went into the second leg leading 3-2 on aggregate and got off to a perfect start when Raphinha poked them in front.Barcelona were dumped out of the Champions League by Paris Saint-GermainCredit: RexRonald Araujo’s red card turned the tie on its headCredit: AFPBut the tie was turned on its head when defender Ronald Araujo was sent off for a last-man foul on Bradley Barcola.Former Barcelona star Ousmane Dembele equalised before half-time and PSG levelled the tie after the break through Vitinha’s long-range effort.Kylian Mbappe then scored twice to give his side a 6-4 aggregate win and set up a semi-final clash against Borussia Dortmund.And the result means Barcelona will miss out on the expanded Club World Cup next year.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe competition will include 12 teams from Europe in 2025 rather than the usual one, and will involve the Champions League winners between 2021-2024.The Uefa club coefficients decide the other eight places, although seventh-placed Barca are still set to miss out.That is because they rank lower than Atletico Madrid, who will enter the Club World Cup along with 2022 Champions League winners Real Madrid.And since no more than two clubs from the same country can qualify, there will be no place for Barcelona.Most read in Champions LeagueBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERFans claimed Barca were robbed by the referee as manager Xavi also hit out over Araujo’s red card.Xavi himself was sent off during the match and afterwards he raged: “It’s a pity, our Champions League is over due to the referee’s mistake.“I just told the referee that he’s been a disaster. It’s the reality.”Dramatic moment fuming Barcelona star gets out of car and confronts young fan in middle of road More