Laura Woods returns to TV for first time since freak accident as she presents Champions League final for TNT Sports
LAURA WOODS returned to TV screens for the first time since her horror accident tonight.The presenter suffered cuts to her face and arm during an accident while on holiday.Woods is leading the coverage from WembleyCredit: TNT Sports 1She is anchoring the programme alongside Rio Ferdinand, who rocked a bold suitCredit: TNT SportsLaura Woods suffered a huge gash to her face in an accident while on holidayCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsyA lampshade shattered, leaving her with horror injuriesCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsyLaura looked fresh faced and wore a light blue shirt alongside a pair of dark trousers.The accident occurred when a glass lampshade smashed and led to her being rushed to hospital.It saw her pull out of the Usyk vs Fury fight, which she was meant to present for DAZN.TNT confirmed Laura would be returning to head up a star-studded punditry line-up on Thursday.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe channel’s punditry team included regulars Rio Ferdinand, Owen Hargreaves, Steve McManaman and special guest Jose Mourinho.The ‘Special One’ looks set to make a swift return to management, with it being reported that he is close to taking a job with Fenerbache.Reshmin Chowduray joined the team as a second presenter, ND Darren Fletcher was on commentary alongside the beloved Ally McCoist.Jules Breach was the touchline reporter for the channel.Most read in FootballLaura Woods presented the action alongside Rio Ferdinand and Jose MourinhoCredit: ReutersWoods also suffered a gash to her armCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsyCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSExplaining her accident at the time, Laura said: “Just wanted to explain my absence from the telly for a little while, to be totally transparent and avoid any speculation.”I had an accident last weekend at a holiday cottage. I swung a pillow and hit a large, glass lampshade hanging from the ceiling above me, which shattered and cut my face and arms, but luckily missed my eye.Laura Woods can’t keep her hands off boyfriend Adam Collard as loved-up couple snog on the beach in Mexico”I wanted to say a couple of thank yous, firstly to Adam, for being my hero that day, acting so quickly and not leaving my side since and to his family for taking care of me in a time when I was petrified.”To my agents Alex Maguire and Matthew Odonohue at CAA who searched for the best help immediately.Bellingham outshines Sancho on the night of his dreams at Wembley
THE very moment Vinicius Junior struck the second goal, Jude Bellingham sank to his knees, stretched out his arms and looked up at the sky, writes Charlie Wyett.
It was the moment that Bellingham had always dreamed of, to win the Champions League. The fact it came at Wembley, on home soil, made it that little sweeter.
Bellingham delivered the pass to Vinicius who scored to ensure that Real Madrid, remarkably, have now been the kings of Europe on 15 occasions.
It was the final kick of the biggest game in Bellingham’s life as he was immediately replaced by Joselu in a tactical switch by Carlo Ancelotti.
With no Premier League teams involved, this was an English duel between Bellingham and Jadon Sancho. The west midlands v south London. Stourbridge versus Kennington.
It is obvious which of the two former team-mates won this scrap, although Sancho’s team should have put Real out of sight by half-time.
Ultimately, neither Englishmen had particularly dazzling games.
Sancho, on loan from Manchester United, started brightly and gave Real left-back Ferland Mendy a few uneasy moments.
Yet this was nothing like the performances he delivered against PSG to help his team to the final.
Instead, with three minutes remaining of normal time, Sancho was replaced by another Englishman, teenager Jamie Bynoe-Gittens.
There was to be no drama. Bellingham added this Euro title to his La Liga winner’s medal. Not forgetting he has also been voted as the La Liga player of the year.
Bellingham, featuring in his 42nd game of the season for Real, was unable to make much of an impact in his role wide left.
On the hour mark, he had touched the ball 35 times but had done little with it.
With the scores at 0-0, he somehow failed to score with a header when he was unable to make contact with a cross from Vinicius. Any touch and it would have been a goal.
By then, the keyboard warriors were out in force on social media, dishing out some laughable criticism of England’s greatest talent. Potentially, our greatest ever player.
Yet the inevitable happened and Dortmund were left to curse those missed chances.
A mistake by Sancho led to a Madrid corner and Dani Carvajal leapt highest to head them into the lead.
Bellingham had another chance but it was deflected wide by Nico Schlotterbeck.
But, with seven minutes left, he helped stick the knife in to help Vinicius score and ensure this is an evening he will never forget.
In the crowd were his dad Mark, mum Denise and brother Jobe, who got into the stadium five hours early
Bellingham’s mum was in tears as her son stepped up to get his medal. And let’s all hope Bellingham will be lifting another trophy in Berlin on July 14.
“To Dr Yannis Alexandrides and his wonderful medical assistant Zuzanna at 111 who opened their emergency surgery and came in on their days off, they were so gentle and have already worked magic that I didn’t think was possible to reduce the damage.”I’ve added in the photos from then to now to show that even though it may look rough, it’s such a wonderful improvement already and I’m so grateful.”It was a hell of a shock and I’ve been a bit sad, but I’m feeling very lucky it wasn’t worse. So a big thanks to my eyebrow too, for taking the brunt of it.”I’m gutted I can’t cover the fight in Riyadh tomorrow anymore, but wishing the brilliant TNT boxing team all the best. Be back soon xx.”Real Madrid ran out 2-0 winners on the night, seeing Jude Bellingham win his first ever Champions League. More
