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      Watch Champions League manager ask footballer-turned-pundit for selfie on live TV as fans say ‘who can blame him?’

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      FANS said “who can blame him” after Borussia Dortmund manager Edin Terzic asked Alessandro Del Piero for a selfie.The Juventus legend was interviewing Terzic for CBS Sports’ coverage of the Champions League.Edin Terzic could not resist asking Alessandro Del Piero for a selfieCredit: CBS SportsTerzic was speaking after his side fell to a 2-1 defeat against Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their quarter-final.Sebatian Haller’s late goal will give Dortmund fans hope of turning over their deficit at the Signal Iduna Park next week.After Del Piero had wished Terzic “good luck” the Dortmund manager walked away before coming back and asking for a selfie.Reacting to Terzic “fanboying” one X user said: “This is honestly such fan moment and I respect that!”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnother said: “Rightfully so. Del Piero is a legend.”A third posted: “Who can blame him?”A fourth fan said: “Anyone who calls something like that embarrassing isn’t a football fan themselves. At the end of the day, every player and official is just as much a fan of the sport.”A fifth simply said: “Wholesome.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSDel Piero played for Juventus between 1993 and 2012, making 705 appearances for the club, scoring 290 goals and making 172 assists.He won the World Cup with Italy in 2006 and made 97 appearances for the Azzuri in total, scoring 27 goals.’OMG he really went there’ – Fans stunned at Jamie Carragher’s savage jibe as he predicts Champions League winnersAfter leaving Juventus, he played for Sydney FC before ending his career at the Delhi Dynamos. More

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      ‘We’re going’, say Thierry Henry and Micah Richards as CBS Sports duo walk off set live on TV

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      THIERRY HENRY and Micah Richards both walked off set during the latest episode of CBS Sports Golazo.The duo announced “we’re going” as they checked out of Wednesday’s Champions League coverage.Thierry Henry and Micah Richards both walked off set live on CBS SportsCredit: CBSHaving analysed the evening’s quarter-final first legs, attention turned to Thursday night’s action.Host Kate Abdo asked: “What about your opinion on these Europa League fixtures?”However, this prompted a strong reaction from ex-Arsenal forward Henry and former Manchester City man Richards.The pair both stood up from their chairs as Henry said: “We’re not talking about Europa League. Arsenal and Man City.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”You guys made me suffer for a long time laughing at Arsenal. We’re going to sit there.”He pointed away from the desk as they both walked off set, leaving Jamie Carragher and Abdo on their own.Henry also quipped: “You guys speak Europa League.”Liverpool icon Carragher then asked: “You only do Champions League?”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe Frenchman replied: “Let me enjoy that for one year, we haven’t been there for a long time. You can talk about Europa League.”Arsenal are back in the Champions League this season for the first time since 2017.Thierry Henry and Jamie Carragher namecheck Aberdeen in greatest ever debateMikel Arteta’s side played out a 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich in their quarter-final first leg on Tuesday.Meanwhile, City and Real Madrid drew 3-3 at the Santiago Bernabeu.Carragher’s old side Liverpool did not qualify this term, though, after finishing fifth in the Premier League last season.Henry quipped ‘we’re going’ after Kate Abdo asked him about the Europa LeagueCredit: CBSThe Reds remain in the Europa League, though, and host Atalanta on Thursday night.Meanwhile, West Ham face Bayer Leverkusen in the same competition and Aston Villa take on Lille in the Conference League. More

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      PSG and Barcelona BOYCOTT TV interviews after pundit’s ‘racist’ slur as former Atletico assistant forced to apologise

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      BARCELONA and Paris Saint-Germain boycotted TV interviews with a Spanish broadcaster after a pundit’s allegedly “racist” slur.Former Atletico Madrid assistant German Burgos was working on Movistar Plus ahead of last night’s Champions League clash between the European giants.Ex-Atletico Madrid assistant German Burgos was forced to apologise for a ‘racist’ comment on airCredit: AFPBarcelona and PSG refused to do TV interviews after a comment about Lamine YamalCredit: RexSpeaking before kick-off, Burgos commented on Barcelona’s 16-year-old sensation Lamine Yamal.The teenage winger has already made 42 appearances for his club and even has six caps for Spain.Yamal has captivated Barcelona fans with his technical skill and trickery on the pitch.And as he warmed up to face PSG, the ace demonstrated his ability by juggling the ball along the touchline.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThis prompted Burgos to say: “If it doesn’t go well for him, he could end up at a traffic light.”According to reports, this was a reference to people who juggle at traffic lights for spare change.Social media users hit out at Burgos’ comments, with some branding it “racist” and others “insensitive.”Barcelona and PSG were left fuming too, with both clubs refusing to talk to Movistar Plus until Burgos issued an apology.Most read in Champions LeagueHe took to air saying: “It was a comment made without the intention of hurting anyone.“If anyone felt offended, I apologise publicly.”Dramatic moment fuming Barcelona star gets out of car and confronts young fan in middle of roadPresenter Ricardo Sierra added: “I understand that many spectators expected us to have a conversation or interview with Barca.“But PSG and Barca have notified us that they were not going to attend to us because they were tremendously angry with a comment that was made on our set.”The game then ended 3-2 to Barcelona, with ex-Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen bagging a dramatic late winner.The Spaniards and PSG still did not speak to Movistar Plus afterwards, but did fulfil various commitments with other broadcasters. More

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      Rodri pleads with Pep Guardiola to stop picking him after Man City ace warned ‘it’s not healthy’

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      RODRI has pleaded with Pep Guardiola to give him a rest as the Manchester City star battles against burnout.City’s midfield enforcer extended his personal unbeaten run to 66 City matches in Tuesday’s chaotic 3-3 Champions League draw against Real Madrid — but he has missed all of the club’s last five defeats.Rodri pleaded with Pep Guardiola to give him a rest as the City star battles against burnoutCredit: GettyAnd Rodri, who warned City last August his workload was “not healthy”, admitted: “I do need a rest. “Let’s see how we speak, how we live the situation. Sometimes it is what it is. I need to adjust but rest is something we are planning.”Guardiola may leave out anchorman Rodri, 27, for Saturday’s home Premier League game against Luton.When he was suspended for three games this season, the champions lost all three — at Wolves and Arsenal in the Prem and at Newcastle in the Carabao Cup.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLRodri has already played 47 matches for City and Spain this season — and last term he made 56 appearances in his club’s Treble-winning campaign, missing only five games.City, a point behind Prem leaders Arsenal, have a potential 13 matches to go this season if they reach the finals of the FA Cup and Champions League.Rodri felt Real were “fresher” than City in the quarter-final first leg in the Bernabeu, after Carlo Ancelotti’s LaLiga leaders enjoyed a week off from domestic action, while Guardiola’s men travelled to Crystal Palace.He said: “The media has spoken about rest — and it’s important.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“They were a bit fresher in the first half than us, it’s normal. But the mentality of the team to go against them and come back with those goals sums up the mentality of the champions we are.”And Kevin de Bruyne returned to training with his City team-mates yesterday morning.Haaland slapped by referee during Man City’s clash with Real MadridThe midfielder made the starting XI in the Bernabeu but ended up on the bench before kick-off after being sick in the dressing room.It was believed to be food poisoning rather than a virus. City hope he should be fine to face Luton.How the title run-ins compareIt’s going to go right down to the wire with just one point separating the top three – but how do Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City’s run-ins compare?
      ARSENAL: Aston Villa (H), Wolves (A) Chelsea (H), Spurs (A), Bournemouth (H), Man Utd (A) and Everton (H)
      LIVERPOOL: Crystal Palace (H), Fulham (A), Everton (A), West Ham (A), Tottenham (H), Aston Villa (A), Wolves (H)
      MAN CITY: Luton (H), Brighton (A), Nottingham Forest (A), Wolves (H), Fulham (A), West Ham (H) and Tottenham (A TBC) More

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      Atletico 2 Dortmund 1: Simeone’s men edge towards Champions League semi-finals with De Paul and Lino goals

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      JADON SANCHO’S bid to become the first Manchester United player to reach a Champions League Final in the post-Ferguson era remains alive after a late Sebastien Haller strike. The Borussia Dortmund winger, on loan from Old Trafford, was impressive as the Germans seized a lifeline in this quarter-final first leg, after Atletico had stormed into an early two-goal lead.   Samuel Lino relished doubling Atletico’s leadCredit: GettyLino slotted home to complete a brilliant team goalCredit: GettySancho was frozen out by Erik ten Hag after accusing his United boss of ‘scapegoating’ him – spending four months training with the kids before Dortmund tossed him a lifeline. But while United have long since departed the European stage – finishing bottom of their Champions League group – outcast Sancho has been eyeing a Wembley final at the German club with whom he first made his name. There were flashes of brilliance here from Sancho – the dribbles, the feints, the shoulder-drops – signs that he shaken off his ring rust and still has a serious future at elite level. Perhaps even at United, should Ten Hag be sent packing this summer, after the Dutchman’s tough-guy stance with Sancho having failed to pay dividends. Dortmund hope to re-sign him on a permanent basis this summer but United’s £34milion asking price may prove too steep. At 24, and with two and half years having passed since the last of his 23 England caps, Sancho remains a tormentor of full-backs, with rapid feet and supreme ball control.He was Dortmund’s most threatening player but that was not saying too much, as they were out-fought and out-classed until a strong late spell of pressure.    The idea of Sancho enjoying a Wembley date on June 1 is still on the cards, despite the defensive errors which gifted goals to Atletico’s Rodrigo De Paul and Samuel Lino. Jadon Sancho played the whole match but still saw Dortmund loseCredit: AlamySancho’s parent club haven’t reached the last four of the Champions League in 13 years, although Javier Hernandez did reach a semi-final while on loan at Real Madrid from United in 2015.Sancho’s return to Dortmund has not been a roaring success. He has one goal and one assist from ten Bundesliga appearances – a far cry from the stats he used to rattle up before leaving the German club for £73million in 2021. Jadon Sancho reveals football idol in snub to Cristiano Ronaldo as Man Utd loanee rejoices in new Dortmund shirt number But he did score in the last-16 victory over PSV Eindhoven in the previous round to help set up this quarter-final tie. With the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium jumping and Simeone’s boys flying out of the traps, it was another Premier League loanee who provided the unwitting assist for Atletico’s early opener.Ian Maatsen, the Dutch full-back on loan at Dortmund from Chelsea, produced a disastrous defensive pass which allowed Argentinian World Cup winner De Paul to stab the hosts into a fifth-minute lead.Axel Witsel almost added a quick-fire second with a flying back-heel that forced a fine save from Gregor Kobel.Sancho was switching from the right wing to the left and back again, but struggling to get a kick early on.Some nifty footwork from the Londoner did win Dortmund a corner on the half-hour, but soon Dortmund were further behind. Another defensive lapse, this time from Mats Hummels, allowed Antoine Griezmann to chip a gorgeous pass to Lino, who slotted home. As his team threatened to capitulate, Sancho was coming into the game far more and just before half-time he shot wide after cutting in from the right. Kobel denied Lino a second with an excellent save before former West Ham striker Haller, on as a sub, drilled in an 81st-minute strike.And then Dortmund’s other Englishman, 19-year-old sub Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, hammered a long-range shot against the crossbar as the visitors pressed hard for an equaliser.That late rally suggested a Dortmund comeback at the Westfalenstadion on Tuesday night is a distinct possibility.Sebastien Haller cut Dortmund’s deficit late onCredit: GettyRodrigo De Paul hailed his early opener for AtleticoCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd star Harry Maguire snubs Arsenal and Man City’s epic Champions League clashes to go to League Two match

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      HARRY MAGUIRE swerved a brilliant night of Champions League action last night to watch a game in League Two.The Manchester United star dropped into Hollywood-owned Wrexham to watch their clash against Crawley Town.Harry Maguire watched Crawley Town’s trip to Wrexham yesterdayCredit: RexThe defender posted that he was at the match on his InstagramCredit: Instagram / @harrymaguire93The defender was there to support his brother Laurence, 27, who plays for Crawley.Like Harry, Laurence is also a centre-back.Laurence moved to Crawley last summer on a six month loan and has proved to be a crucial player at the heart of their defence.His loan was extended until the summer in January and he has gone on to play 30 times for the Reds, scoring three times as a defender.READ MORE ON MAN UTDHis parent club is Chesterfield, where he is a product of the National League side’s academy.Unfortunately Laurence was unable to stop the Welsh side from taking a 4-1 win yesterday.A brace from talisman Paul Mullin and goals from Ryan Barnett and Andy Cannon helped the Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney owned side on their way to victory.Reynolds was able to watch his side’s victory on a giant screen from one of his Hollywood sets.Most read in FootballLaurence is a key part of the Crawley defenceCredit: RexRyan Reynolds watched the game from a Hollywood setCredit: Instagram / @sophiatravaglia via vancityreynoldsCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe was pictured watching Mullin’s brace and declared it the “coolest way to watch football”.Maguire’s Crawley are currently seventh in League Two, two points off Barrow in a play-off place.Luke Littler takes on Harry Maguire in incredible darts challenge as fans say Man Utd star should ‘switch careers’United’s Harry will be hoping his side can build on their 2-2 draw with Liverpool last weekend when they face Bournemouth.Last month, SunSport exclusively revealed last month that Maguire could make a £15million move to West Ham this summer as he enters the last year of his United contract. More

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      Fans spot Reece James’ classy gesture when Mason Mount came on for Man Utd – before Enzo clashed with ex-Chelsea star

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      REECE JAMES has been praised by fans for his classy gesture when his former teammate Mason Mount was subbed on for Manchester United.Mount, 25, left boyhood club Chelsea for Old Trafford last summer in a £60m move.Fans spot Reece James’ classy gesture when Mason Mount came on for Man UtdCredit: X/UtdFaithfulsJames could be seen applauding Mount’s substitution in Chelsea’s 4-3 victoryCredit: X/UtdFaithfulsMount made his first return to Chelsea and was greeted with boosCredit: GettyThe pair came through Chelsea’s academy togetherCredit: GettyBut his return to Stamford Bridge was rather forgettable, after United suffered a calamitous Chelsea comeback to lose 4-3 in the final moments of stoppage time.Mount’s appearance marked the first time the Red Devils have lost to Chelsea in the Premier League since 2017.He made his first return to west London via substitution late on Erik ten Hag’s men 3-2 up at the time.The midfielder cut a frustrated figure at the full-time whistle after seeing his side throw away yet another victory in the dying moments.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSPlenty of boos could be heard as Mount made his way onto the pitch, while he also got into two heated scuffles with Enzo Fernandez.But now eayle-eyed fans have commended James for showing a mark of respect as he applauded Mount’s substitution.The clip shows James – who is currently out injured with a hamstring issue – clapping when Mount was being introduced by the fourth official. One fan wrote: “A class act from James. He’s a real one for that.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERAnother said: “Once a blue always a blue.”A third declared: “That’s what this game is all about love and unity no matter who we represent on the pitch.”A fourth questioned: “Chelsea fans never booed Mata or Matic. So it’s really odd that they go for a guy that literally won them a Champions League.”The England international used to be a huge favourite with the Chelsea faithful having come through the club’s academy.Man Utd star Mason Mount tipped for stunning career change after Alan Shearer describes him as ‘perfect’James and Mount progressed through the youth ranks together and were part of Frank Lampard’s side of the 2019/20 season.The pair then lifted the Champions League together in 2021 under Thomas Tuchel.Meanwhile, TNT Sports cameras caught the moment when a Chelsea fan lifted up a 2021-22 edition of their home shirt which read ‘JUDAS 19′.Though Mount wears the No 7 for United, during his Chelsea days he wore No 19 – making it a clear reference by the home supporters. Mount won the Champions League, Uefa Super Cup and Fifa Club World Cup during his time there but left under a cloud last summer.James offered an ’emotional goodbye’ to Mount when he left Chelsea last summer – with a picture posted from their playing days togetherCredit: INSTAGRAM @reecejames More

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      Uefa set to make major rule change to Champions League next season but fans might hate it

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      UEFA are set to make a major rule change to the Champions League in order to protect the “integrity” of the competition.The new rule would come into place from next season and continue for future campaigns.The Champions League is set for a rule changeCredit: APThe Champions League is already set to be changed, with the group stages being scrapped for a league system.This will see the number of teams that qualify for the competition jump from 32 to 36.Each team will go into a single league and play eight games each.With the added fixtures, there is a reported change to the scheduling of matches.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFans currently enjoy the current system in which there are matches on multiple days of the week.However, the Daily Mail have claimed that could change for the final matchday of the league phase.This is down to “concerns about integrity”, as teams could play for certain results if they know what is required to qualify.It would ensure that no team would gain an advantage with all of them being in one league.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThis means that there would be 18 games being played at once, which would be the first time in the competition’s history.As a result, it could be a chaotic matchday with teams jostling for one of the qualifying spots for the round of 16.Football icons’ strange hobbiesThe top eight teams will automatically qualify, while the clubs between ninth and 24th will go into a play-off round for the remaining spots.However, it would impact fans’ ability to watch matches at the time and they will have to pick one to watch.Tuesday night’s Champions League fixtures between Arsenal and Bayern Munich as well as Real Madrid versus Manchester City were played at the same time.Jamie Carragher pleaded for staggered kick-off times in the competition’s knockout fixtures.Both of the matches started at 8pm leaving fans with a tough choice of which one to watch. More