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      Micah Richards reveals toilet mishap he suffered while live on Sky Sports as Jamie Carragher admits ‘it didn’t go well…’

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      MICAH RICHARDS hilariously revealed that he got stuck in the toilet during his last appearance on Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football.The two pundits were working alongside Thierry Henry and host Kate Abdo for the coverage of the Champions League on Tuesday night.Micah Richards exposed a big secret after last night’s Champions League matchesCredit: CBS SportsKate Abdo saw the funny side of Richard’s mishapCredit: CBS SportsIt came just 24 hours after Carragher and Henry both featured on Sky’s MNF coverage of Arsenal’s 6-0 thumping of Sheffield United.Carragher and Richards shared banter as they discussed how the show had a different feel to Sky’s Sunday coverage, where the former Manchester City defender often appears. Presenter Abdo jokingly stirred up trouble when she asked: “Some of us have been working together. Have you been invited to MNF yet, Micah?”The former Liverpool man chimed in that Monday’s show was “award-winning”, but Richards said that he worked Sundays, which has a “bigger audience”. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLCarragher added: “It’s a different type of show, Kate.”He was pressed to explain the comment, and after the panel roared with laughter, the 46-year-old said: “It’s a more tactical look at the game, shall we say? A bit more technical.”Abdo,42, replied: “I say get him on”, to which Carragher said: “He’s been on. It didn’t go well.”Richards responded: “When I got stuck in the toilet?” which triggered more hysterics from Carragher and the rest of the team.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSCBS has shot to popularity thanks to the infectiously charismatic panel and Abdo as host.Fans recently joked that Henry was left devastated with the presenter’s wedding announcement. Micah Richards jokes ‘is he under the thumb?’ as CBS pundits discuss Kate Abdo’s fiancé’s stag doMeanwhile, Kylian Mbappe’s two goals made sure Paris Saint Germain secured their place in the quarter-finals with a 2-1 victory over Real Sociedad.Harry Kane’s brace saw Bayern Munich win 3-0 and advance to the next round after losing 1-0 in the first leg to Lazio.Arsenal striker Henry gives analysis on CBS Sports’ Champions League coverageCredit: PAAbdo has established herself as one of the best sports broadcastersCredit: Getty More

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      Eagle-eyed fans spot Premier League referee ‘try to to tap up Champions League star for Newcastle’

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      NEWCASTLE UNITED fans think one Premier League referee is doing his best to help the club’s recruitment.Eagle-eyed Toon supporters spotted Michael Oliver seemingly ask Mikel Merino to rejoin the Black and White Army.Fans think Michael Oliver has been trying to tap up a Real Sociedad star to join Newcastle UnitedCredit: GettyOliver seemed to joke with Mikel Merino about a return to St James’ ParkCredit: AFPFans spotted the interaction on TVCredit: TNT SportsOliver was the man in the middle for the second leg of Real Sociedad’s Champions League last 16 tie with PSG on Tuesday night.And after the full time whistle blew on PSG’s 4-1 aggregate win, Oliver appeared to jokingly ask Sociedad star Merino to make a return to the Magpies.Fans online thought that Oliver, who is known to be a Newcastle fan himself, appeared to joke “are you coming back?” while shaking hands with Merino.The 27-year-old central midfielder previously had a brief spell at St James’ Park during the 2017/18 season after joining on loan from German giants Borussia Dortmund.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut despite Newcastle being impressed enough to make the deal permanent just three months into the loan, Merino was sold to Sociedad in the following summer where he has remained since.Merino made just 25 appearances for the Premier League club scoring one goal in the process.And fans are convinced that he would be keen to make a return to Tyneside as they claimed that Merino “didn’t say no” to Oliver’s question.Others pleaded on social media for the 27-year-old to return to Newcastle in the near future.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSOne wrote: “What a signing this lad would be… again!”While another added: “Would love to see him in black and white once more”.Top 10 highest paid footballers in the world revealed with no Premier League players making the top fiveA third posted: “‘I’d have him back in a second”.And a fourth wrote: “Please come back Merino! Our midfield would be stacked”.Merino previously spent one season at Newcastle UnitedCredit: Reuters More

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      Micah Richards threatens to take Jamie Carragher to HR after very inappropriate comment about his love life

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      MICAH RICHARDS threatened to send Jamie Carragher to HR after he made an inappropriate comment about his love life.The two Premier League legends were on duty for CBS Sports during the coverage of the Champions League.Micah Richards was shocked after a comment from Jamie Carragher about his love lifeCredit: CBSKate Abdo found the exchange hilariousCredit: CBSThey were offering analysis as Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain made it through to the quarter-finals.However along with host Kate Abdo and co-pundit Thierry Henry they often jokingly wind each other up.In their latest debacle, Richards threatened to get HR involved after they got on to the topic of marriage.Richards was asked by Abdo if he would ever like to get married.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe former Manchester City star said: “No, I don’t believe in it”.Carragher then started to query what part of marriage Richards was against.Before he was able to respond, Carragher joked: “Being faithful?”Richards was speechless by the suggestion at first as Henry said he had “to go now”.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSRichards then started shouting “HR HR needs to intervene.”He was not the only one to speak about his future love life during the show.Thierry Henry’s ‘soul leaves his body’ and he gasps ‘really?’ after Kate Abdo’s wedding announcement on live TVAbdo also revealed that she could be set to settle down as boyfriend Malik Scott “wants to marry her”.The former heavyweight boxer has been dating the presenter and went Instagram official earlier this month.After the revelation, fans were quick to point at Henry’s reaction with some joking that his “soul left his body”. More

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      Eric Dier ‘does a Steve McClaren’ in live TNT Sports interview with fans baffled by Bayern Munich star’s accent

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      FANS have been left baffled by Eric Dier’s accent during a live TV interview.The Bayern Munich star addressed the media following the 3-0 Champions League win over Lazio on Tuesday.Eric Dier appeared to change his accent for a live interviewCredit: TNT sportsDier is playing with Harry Kane at Bayern MunichCredit: GettyDier, 30, was all smiles in the interview with TNT Sports after the result saw his side overcome the 1-0 deficit from the first leg.The club have now confirmed their spot in the Champions League quarter-finals along with Paris Saint-Germain.However, as Dier hailed the team’s resolute defence and Harry Kane’s prolific form, fans were confused by his accent.They took to social media as they were convinced that the English ace was putting on a German accent.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIt was compared to the infamous interview of manager Steve McClaren when he put on a Dutch accent while FC Twente boss.One fan posted: “Can confirm @ericdier is not only surviving, but THRIVING out in Germany!”A second wrote: “Why is he still trying a German accent 😂😂.”A third commented: “Dier and his fake German accent.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSA fourth said: “Someone tell Eric to drop that dead German accent.”A fifth asked: “Has Eric Dier got a new voice, trying to sound German?”Eric Dier’s emotional goodbye to Tottenham fans after agreeing Bayern Munich switch’Another added: “Why does he still use that accent.”It is not the first time that Dier has ‘done a Steve McClaren’ since joining Bayern.The defender’s accent appeared to be different after he made his debut for the club back in January.Dier spent ten years at Tottenham after joining from Portuguese side Sporting Lisbon in 2014.The defender was born in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire but moved to Portugal in 2001 and joined Sporting’s academy in 2003.In 2010, Dier’s parents moved back to England but he stayed in Portugal to pursue his footballing career. More

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      Thomas Tuchel suffers broken toe in bizarre dressing room incident as he tried to motivate Bayern stars before Lazio win

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      THOMAS TUCHEL revealed he broke a TOE trying to motivate his Bayern Munich stars against Lazio.The tactician masterminded a comeback win against fellow ex-Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri last night, sealing Bayern’s place in the Champions League quarter-finals.Thomas Tuchel suffered a broken toe as Bayern Munich KO’d Lazio in the Champions LeagueCredit: GettyTuchel spent most of the game sat downCredit: RexAnd in a bid to fire up his men before kick-off, Tuchel took a swing at a door while delivering a motivational speech.But the technique backfired, with his passionate plea unfortunately resulting in a broken toe.And Tuchel is now set for a second spell in crutches – having previously broken his foot while leading PSG to the Champions League final in 2020.He said: “It is painful. I kicked a door in the dressing room during a motivational speech and it was the wrong technique.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“I think it is broken. I don’t think I can take the shoe off.“The team was wondering why I was sitting for almost 90 minutes.”Bayern went into last night’s clash a goal down from the first leg.But they avoided embarrassment as Harry Kane’s double and a Thomas Muller strike sealed a 3-0 victory at the Allianz Arena.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe 3-1 aggregate win means Tuchel remains in the Bayern dugout for a little while longer.Reports claimed the former PSG boss was toast if Bayern failed to qualify for the next round of Europe’s elite competition.Bayern Munich clash temporarily suspended and players taken off pitch as fans hurl tennis balls on fieldTuchel’s exit this summer has already been confirmed by both manager and club.And Bavarian chiefs were ready to pull the trigger early if Lazio ended their continental dream.A 12th successive Bundesliga title looks to already be over after they fell 10 points behind Bayer Leverkusen.But Bayern are already looking to destabilise their rivals after opening talks with Xabi Alonso to become their new boss this summer.As for Tuchel’s future, he is reportedly open to replacing Xavi at Barcelona.And there could even be an opportunity to return to England with Manchester United. More

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      Man Utd legend Andy Cole names top three strikers in world football but brutally snubs Erling Haaland AND Harry Kane

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Andy Cole brutally snubbed Erling Haaland AND Harry Kane when picking his top three strikers in the world. Cole is well placed to give his expert opinion having scored 121 goals in his 275 United games, winning both the Premier League and Champions League. Erling Haaland was left off Andy Cole’s top three strikers in the worldCredit: RexHarry Kane was also a shock snubCredit: GettyAndy Cole had a shock pick for his top threeCredit: The SunAnd when asked to name his top three strikers in the world right now he had a surprising response. He told ESPN: “At the peak of their powers, [Robert] Lewandowski, [Karim] Benzema… Benzema, oh my days. “Probably you can say [Cristiano] Ronaldo. The managers change [but] they’ve evolved their games, you know.”Lewandowski, 35, became one of the world’s most prolific scorers in Germany but left Bayern Munich for Barcelona in 2022. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe has 18 goals in 36 games this season with Barca struggling to keep pace with Real Madrid in the league. Meanwhile, former Madrid stars Benzema, 36, and Ronaldo, 39, are both playing their football in Saudi Arabia. Still top talents, but eyebrows were raised as Cole left off Haaland and Kane on his list. Haaland, 23, helped City to a remarkable Treble last season and has 28 goals in 31 this season. Most read in FootballAnd Kane – who left Tottenham for Bayern last summer – has astonishngly scored 33 times in as many matches this term. But the German champions are way off the pace in second place, ten points adrift of leaders Bayer Leverkusen. It could extend 30-year-old Kane’s agonising wait for a trophy.The Biggest January Flop Signings In Premier League History More

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      Harry Kane brutally exposes Jamie Carragher and refuses to ‘lie on national TV’ in hilarious interview

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      HARRY KANE left Jamie Carragher red-faced after refusing “to lie on national TV” over their friendship.Honest ‘Arry went from skippering England to kippering the pundit in an amusing interview live on CBS Sports.Jamie Carragher realises the game is up over his Kane claimsBut the CBS pundit takes it well as he is questioned furtherFirst Kane sunk Lazio as his two goals helped Bayern Munich into the Champions League quarter-finals with a 3-0 second leg win.Then he also shot down Carragher – after the Liverpool legend was put on the spot over his relationship with the ex-Tottenham striker.CBS presenter Kate Abdo opened up by asking Kane: “Jamie said earlier this week that he called you and spoke to you. Is that true or false?”The grinning goal-getter replied: “Err, that is false.”READ MORE TOP STORIESCue howls of laughter from Carragher’s studio colleagues Thierry Henry and Micah Richards.A smiling Carra burst out: “H! Don’t do this to me!”I’m telling everyone in America that we are friends, that we’ve got a great relationship. I can’t believe you’ve just done that to me!”Kane tried to soften the blow by adding: “We are friends – but I’m not going to lie on national TV.”Most read in FootballKane didn’t do Carragher any favours as he decided honesty was the best policyBut poor Carragher had to squirm again when Abdo asked Bayern’s summer signing if the ex-England defender even had his phone number.”Err, we exchange messages on Twitter – we’re Twitter friends,” came the response.Inside Harry Kane’s life in MunichAnd when Carragher, 46, referred to an online exchange they had a year ago, Kane added: “I appreciate it.”The 30-year-old was in high spirits after reviving his German side’s spluttering season. Kane’s 38th-minute header broke Lazio’s resistance to level the last-16 tie on aggregate.And after Thomas Muller nodded Bayern 2-0 up, he struck from close range.It boosts their hopes of avoiding their first season since since 2011-12 without winning a trophy.But the Bundesliga champions are 10 points adrift of domestic leaders Bayer Leverkusen.And manager Thomas Tuchel has announced he will depart in the summer. More

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      Bayern Munich 3 Lazio 0 (agg 3-1): Kane scores twice to turn tie around as hunt for first ever trophy lives on

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      THERE was only one player who was ever going to dig Bayern Munich out of another mess.Harry Kane maintained his hopes – however slim – of appearing in the Champions League final at Wembley on June 1.Harry Kane inspired Bayern Munich to Champions League victoryCredit: GettyThe striker picked up the Man of the Match awardCredit: GettyThe England captain striker plundered goals number 32 and 33 of the campaign to steer Bayern into the quarter-finals but on this showing, they will still do well to reach the last four.Kane, now averaging a goal a game in Germany, is world class, unlike the majority of his team-mates. He struck in either half with his goals sandwiching a header from Thomas Muller.For Kane, it was his first Champions League knock-out goal since Dortmund away, five years to the very day.Tottenham found their way to the final against all the odds in 2019 and looking at this current Bayern team, it would be even more of a surprise if they end up going all the way.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLYet with Bayern trailing Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga by 10 points and having been dumped out of the German Cup in November, at least Kane still has something to hold onto.Unsurprisingly, he was all smiles at the Allianz Arena when the majority of the 75,000 joined in the PA announcer by repeatedly shouting ‘Harry’ after both of his predatory strikes.Also joining in the celebrations was Eric Dier, who spent the first half of the season being frozen out of the Tottenham team by Ange Postecoglou, but is now impressing in his unlikely spell with Bayern.In his eighth appearance for the club, Dier played well, albeit against Maurizio Sarri’s limited Lazio side but it was no surprise who eased the nerves for Bayern.Most read in Champions LeagueKane played a key role in the 3-0 winBayern dominated the matchBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe tie actually turned in the space of two minutes because had Italian striker Ciro Immobile finished an easy close range header, Bayern would probably have bottled it, like they have done for much of this season.Soon after, Kane anticipated a mishit shot by Raphael Guerreiro, stuck out his head and steered the ball past Ivan Provedel, who should have done better.Top 10 highest paid footballers in the world revealed with no Premier League players making the top fiveMuller played a part in the build-up to the first goal and then headed the second in first-half injury-time. Although Lazio were hoping for the linesman’s flag, Muller was being played onside by former West Ham midfielder Felipe Anderson.And from that moment, the pressure lifted from Tuchel’s under-fire team who, despite Dier earning decent reviews in central defence, are still a bit ropey at the back.Thankfully for Bayern, Lazio are very average and when keeper Provedel spilled Leroy Sane’s shot in the 66th minute, Kane was never going to miss the rebound.Kane has now scored more goals than last season in 16 fewer games and he looks certain to beat his best ever tally of 41 goals in 2017-18.So it would even be more heartbreaking for Kane if he still ends up winning nothing. More