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      Laura Woods praised for all-black outfit as TNT Sports host keeps leather theme for 2nd straight Champions League night

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      LAURA WOODS’ fans remained s-mitten as she kept up her leather theme for the Champions League.After being compared to Catwoman on Tuesday, the TNT presenter stayed in black on Wednesday night – with fingerless leather gloves adding a touch of practicality.
      Laura Woods gets helps with an unexpected problemCredit: Alamy
      The presenter blended style with functionality via fingerless glovesCredit: Rex
      Many fans feel Laura again outshone pundits Rio Ferdinand and Jermaine JenasCredit: Getty
      The presenter made her point at St James’ ParkCredit: Rex
      The TV star has praise ringing in her earCredit: Alamy
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      Laura swapped Old Trafford for St. James’ Park as she fronted coverage of Newcastle’s group finale against AC Milan.
      And her winning style, as well as smile, fashioned more praise online.
      “Looking beautiful and smart,” said one admirer.
      The ex-talkSPORT star is famed for her banter almost as much as her all-round sporting knowledge.
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      And although opinion was divided on TNT’s broadcasting of this week’s huge Champions League matches, this verdict united many fans: “Keep Laura Woods at all costs!!!”
      Another viewer argued: “Living for the day that the Champions League gets back on ITV. TNT Sports punditry is awful (barring Laura Woods).”
      The Arsenal fan, 36, who has also fronted DAZN’s boxing, was wrapped in a three-quarter-length coat on Wednesday.

      That came after she wore a striking leather jacket and trousers the previous evening as Manchester United crashed out of Europe.
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      One fan sighed: “I don’t think Catwoman ever looked as good as you.”
      And although Laura ditched most of her leather for the Toon, fans still reckoned she looked well above purr!
      Fans regularly go wild for Laura’s outfitsCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      She loves a day at the races during the summerCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      Woods previously hosted the talkSPORT Breakfast show with pal Ally McCoistCredit: Instagram
      Laura is the face of TNT Sports’ Champions League coverage
      The broadcaster regularly hosts DAZN’s boxing coverage as wellCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      She has gathered a huge social media following in recent yearsCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      Laura presented coverage of Anthony Joshua’s bout with Jermaine FranklinCredit: Rex
      She has become TNT Sports’ main Champions League anchor this seasonCredit: Getty
      Laura also likes to let her hair down when not workingCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      Laura went Instagram official with her romance with Adam CollardCredit: Instagram
      Laura is dating former Love Island star Adam CollardCredit: Instagram
      The presenter is ITV’s host for Lionesses coverageCredit: Getty
      She also works for ITV on their coverage of the NFLCredit: Instagram More

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      Jamie Carragher trolled by CBS Sports star Anita Nneka Jones with ‘bigger than yours’ gag leaving Kate Abdo in stitches

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      ANITA NNEKA JONES left Kate Abdo in stitches as she trolled Jamie Carragher live on CBS Sports.The reporter could not resist poking fun at the former Liverpool defender with a gag during Wednesday’s Champions League coverage.
      Jamie Carragher was on the end of a brutal gag from Anita Nneka JonesCredit: Getty

      Jones donned a pair of ear muffs as she appeared from a chilly St. James’ Park ahead of Newcastle’s crucial clash with AC Milan.
      Before she could hand back to the studio, Carragher joked: “Anita how big are your ears?”
      In response, she quickly quipped: “I think they’re bigger than yours Jamie and it takes a lot to do that.”
      Her comeback left Kate Abdo, Thierry Henry and Micah Richards in hysterics in the studio.
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      Abdo herself also added: “Very nice, I like it.”
      Jones, who has also worked for Sky Sports, was reporting from Newcastle as the Magpies aimed to progress to the last 16.
      Eddie Howe’s side will advance from the group with a win, if Paris Saint-Germain fail to beat Borussia Dortmund in Germany.
      Carragher has been on the receiving end on CBS Sports this week after also coming under fire on Tuesday night.
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      Abdo poked fun at the ex-England man during his analysis of Manchester United’s doomed European campaign.
      The host has also previously teased Carragher for his row with Lionel Messi. More

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      Matheus Nunes writhing in agony with horror shoulder injury after failed overhead kick as fans call it ‘unnecessary’

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      MATHEUS NUNES was left writhing in agony after attempting an “unnecessary” overhead kick against Red Star Belgrade.The Manchester City midfielder injured his shoulder with his failed attempt during his side’s win in Serbia on Wednesday.
      Matheus Nunes attempted an ‘unnecessary’ overhead kick against Red Star BelgradeCredit: TNT Sports
      The Manchester City midfielder was left writhing in agony after his failed acrobaticsCredit: TNT Sports
      Nunes was handed his 10th start of the season by Pep Guardiola for City’s final Champions League group stage match.
      However, he was almost forced off just minutes into the second half.
      The Portugal international appeared to injure his shoulder attempting an overhead kick.
      He stayed down in agony afterwards and received treatment from the club’s medical staff before continuing,
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      Concerned supporters were quick to react to the incident on social media.
      One fan wrote: “Matheus Nunes that was unnecessary.”
      Another added: “Please don’t break yourself Matheus Nunes.”
      Meanwhile, a third supporter also commented: “Matheus Nunes is the type of guy to get injured while attempting a bicycle kick.”
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      Nunes appeared to injure his shoulder before carrying onCredit: TNT Sports
      Nunes was a standout performer for City, setting up Micah Hamilton’s debut goal to open the scoring.
      Fellow youngster Oscar Bobb later doubled the visitor’s lead before Kalvin Phillips’ penalty sealed a 3-2 victory, despite a late fightback from Red Star.

      City were already confirmed as group winners before Wednesday’s match, having won all of their matches in group G.
      As for Nunes, the 25-year-old completed a £47million move to the Etihad Stadium from Wolves in the summer.
      He has since provided three assists in 13 appearances across all competitions so far this season. More

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      Man Utd fans only just realising Mark Goldbridge’s REAL name with YouTuber once enjoying very different job with police

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans are just discovering YouTuber Mark Goldbridge’s real name – and a back story equally as intriguing.The presenter on The United Stand and talkSPORT watched Nottingham Forest as a kid and was a policeman who became a detective.
      Mark Goldbridge doesn’t hold back on fan channel ‘The United Stand’Credit: Instagram @markgoldbridge
      He’s outspoken now but went out of his way to avoid trouble on the beatCredit: Social Media – Refer to Source
      Mark also has his own show on national radioCredit: TALKSPORT
      But many Red Devils’ supporters have only now realised his true moniker is  Brent Di Cesare.
      The married dad of three, 44, who lives in Solihull, is of Italian descent.
      But that Azzurri association is the only thing supporters might be able to guess from his real name.
      Fans were amazed to discover his alternative details as they reflected on the Red Devils’ early exit from the Champions League.
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      One posted: “Wait y’all know who Brent Di Cesare is?”
      And others revealed they had dashed off to Wikipedia to check it out.
      But his marvellous moniker, which he changed at his police bosses’ request when he launched his YouTube career, is just one fascinating fact about the outspoken broadcaster.
      Goldbridge has gone from investigating crimes to laying down the law on United performances. 
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      He’s amassed around 3million followers across his four YouTube channels, regularly going viral with his rants
      But his football journey began watching Forest – as he was born in Nottingham and his dad would take him to the City Ground.
      However, his parents split when he was six and his mum’s dad got him into following United.
      After working in insurance in Ireland, he returned to England in his mid-20s – joining the police because he couldn’t find any other employment.
      Goldbridge told JackMaate’s Happy Hour podcast in December 2020: “When I came back from Dublin, I had no qualifications.
      “I had a C in Maths and English and that was it. And although I had quite a good job in Ireland, I couldn’t get a job anywhere. 
      “My wife said ‘why don’t you go in the police?’.
      “I wanted to do the fire service but I’m not very good with heat, I’m really irritable in the heat so I went in the police. 
      Mark Goldbridge was a detective with a far more exotic nameCredit: Instagram @markgoldbridge
      “Uniform about a year-and-a-half then a detective for 10 years.”
      And his reason for switching from the beat might surprise fans who know him best for his hard-hitting outbursts.
      He would “just walk about and try and stay out of trouble” as “I haven’t got the physique for it, have I?” – so he moved into detection.
      Goldbridge also revealed his trauma at seeing dead bodies on the job – with the “horrible smell” of the first occasion still remaining with him.
      His online persona kicked off when he set up Soccer Box TV after England exited the 2014 World Cup at the group stage for the first time since 1958.
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      Now he’s speaking out on another team also departing a major competition without reaching the KO stages – United.
      Tuesday’s’s 1-0 defeat against Bayern Munich condemned the Red Devils to a bottom-place finish in their Champions League group. More

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      Fans say ‘Haaland who?’ as Micah Hamilton, 20, scores stunner on Man City debut 6 years after Guardiola ball-boy bust-up

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      MICAH HAMILTON needed just 19 minutes to score on his Manchester City debut.The 20-year-old put his side ahead in their final Champions League group stage match away to Red Star Belgrade.
      Micah Hamilton scored on his Manchester City debut against Red Star BelgradeCredit: AFP

      Hamilton skilfully shifted the ball past a defender before smashing it beyond the goalkeeper and into the roof of the net.
      In doing so, he became the fifth-youngest Englishman to score on their Champions League debut at 20 years and 30 days.
      He is also the youngest to score on their debut since Marcus Rashford in September 2017 aged 19 years and 316 days.
      Fellow youngster Oscar Bobb was also on target, doubling City’s lead after the interval with his first senior goal.
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      Reacting to Hamilton’s goal on social media, one fan wrote: “MICAH F***ING HAMILTON. STARBOY.”
      Another added: “Remember the name…”
      A third supporter also commented: “Who needs Haaland when we have Micah lol.”
      Fans also swooned over Bobb’s display, including one who said: “Oscar Bobb 2027 Ballon d’Or winner. I’m already there.”
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      Meanwhile, another also wrote: “Hear me out City fans when I say Oscar Bobb is better than Foden in that middle.”
      Erling Haaland was once again absent from the squad through injury, having also missed Sunday’s win over Luton.
      Hamilton instead lead the line for Pep Guardiola in Serbia, making his senior debut in the process.
      It comes six years after he went viral as a ball boy in a 5-0 win over Crystal Palace in May 2017.
      Hamilton was told to speed up by Pep Guardiola as a 13-year-old ball boyCredit: Enterprise News and Pictures
      Guardiola called over the then 13-year-old during the match to tell him to speed up when giving the ball back.
      Hamilton, who is currently the captain of City’s under-21 side, has been with the club for 12 years.

      The former England under-16 international joined the Treble winners’ academy as an eight-year-old in 2011.
      City had already booked their progression to the last 16 as group winners before Wednesday’s final match.
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      Five wins from their first five fixtures had put them out of reach of second place RB Leipzig, and they made it a perfect six with a 3-2 win in Belgrade. More

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      Who is Man City starlet Micah Hamilton?

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      MICAH HAMILTON is making his senior debut in Manchester City’s final Champions League Group G – and it didn’t take him long to make an impact.Already-qualified City are hoping to round off their group campaign with a 100 percent win record
      Micah Hamilton scored on his senior debutCredit: EPA
      And Pep Guardiola has allowed a handful of youngsters the opportunity to get some Champions League experience.
      One of them is Hamilton, and he has certainly grabbed the chance with both hands.
      Who is Micah Hamilton?
      Born in 2003, Hamilton was raised in Manchester and progressed through City’s academy since joining the club’s Under-9 side.
      The winger is part of the Unique Sports Group agency who represent a number of high profile Premier League players including Chelsea captain Reece James and Newcastle star Anthony Gordon.
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      Hamilton’s mainly operates on the left hand side, but the Englishman has been used in the central or attacking areas.
      But his first introduction to the sporting world was when he was used as a ball-boy against Crystal Palace in 2017.
      Why is Hamilton labelled as a ‘street baller’?
      Hamilton is known for being a tricky customer who has a lot of pace and flare about his game.
      And Red Star Belgrade quickly found this out as the winger scored inside the first 20 minutes of his senior debut.
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      The Englishman displayed lighting quick feet to beat his marker before rifling the ball into the roof of the net.
      City’s young star is the current captain for the Elite Development Squad (EDS) – making 11 appearances so far this season and registering six assists.
      He has a staggering total of 62 appearances for the academy where Hamilton has scored 16 goals and provided 16 assists.
      What has been said about Hamilton?
      The Man City EDS coach Brian Barry-Murphy was the first person to describe Hamilton as a ‘street footballer’.
      Barry-Murphy said in September: “He can get a lot fitter and if you see him at his best he’s pretty unique and has distinct parts of his game which are really exciting.
      “I say to him he’s a street footballer, you see Oscar Bobb who’s very exciting to watch.
      “Micah is the same, someone who can eliminate players one by one, no matter how the game evolves, for a player to be able to beat a player one-v-one is one of the most exciting things.” More

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      Shocking moment Red Star hooligans storm Man City bar and beat supporters with sticks ahead of Champions League clash

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      FOOTBALL hooligans in Serbia have been caught on camera attacking rival fans with sticks ahead of a big night of Champions League action.The shocking video shows around 30 Red Star Belgrade thugs storming into a bar full of Manchester City fans and whacking them to the head and body in a brutal assault.
      Manchester City and Red Star Belgrade fans clashed outside a bar in Serbia as Red Star hooligans stormed at the City fans with wooden sticks for weaponsCredit: X/HooligansTV
      Red Star Belgrade hooligans were seen with masks and hoods up as they stormed the pub full of rival Man City fansCredit: X/Hooligans TV
      Riot police have now been put on standby in Serbia’s capital ahead of tonight’s feisty Champions League clash
      According to people in the area at the time, around 20 Man City fans – who had travelled over to Serbia for the match – were caught up in a big brawl that spilled out onto the streets at 11pm Tuesday evening.
      Serbian cops spent the night searching the area for the masked gang responsible for the attacks and continue to patrol the streets in case of a further brawl before tonight’s game.
      Many of the fans – thought to be young men – can be seen in clips on X, wearing face masks and with their hoods up to hide their identity as they throw punches and use weapons.
      Videos taken from inside the bar show Red Star fans banging on the glass and gesturing those inside to come out and fight.
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      Some Man City fans are later shown going toe to toe with the thugs but getting hit by multiple blokes wielding wooden sticks.
      In a different clip going around social media, piles of people can be seen fleeing the pub in opposite directions before the video jumps to show three police cars patrolling down the street.
      Sirens can be heard screeching through the town of Belgrade as three patrol cars made their way past the now empty street and towards the town centre.
      The confrontation was also recorded by the venues security cameras.
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      Riot police have been stationed around the stadium ahead of the feisty clash in case of further fighting.
      Manchester City fans have been talking about it online since the attack.
      In a statement, the club said: “Manchester City FC is concerned by the news of an attack on our travelling fans last night in Belgrade. We are working closely with the local police to provide additional safety advice and support to all fans attending this evening’s match.”
      Red Star supporters are often referred to as delije which in English means a brave, strong, tough, or even handsome young man.
      The two sides are set to clash tonight on the pitch instead of the streets in the final group stage match of this seasons elite European competition.
      Manchester City have breezed past RB Leipzig, Young Boys and Red Star Belgrade this year after winning every match with relative ease.
      Red Star on the other hand have faced an awful campaign having only won a single point in five games.
      The Serbian SuperLiga front runners are hoping for a win in tonight’s match to keep their hopes alive for a spot in the Europa League.
      The blue side of Manchester have had major fan troubles on the road before in the Champions League including after the final last year.
      City fans were caught smashing up a cop van and clashing with riot police after completing their historic treble.
      Thousands of fans went berserk at the match in Turkey and rocked pubs, bars and fan zones across the UK as City sent Inter Milan packing with an extraordinary 1-0 win in Istanbul.
      And just this week Turkey stopped all footie matches indefinitely after a referee was punched to the ground on the pitch by a club president.
      Greece also banned fans from top-flight football games for two months after violence erupted between rival volleyball supporters in Athens, severely injuring a police officer.
      Meanwhile, France is considering barring away supporters after a fan was stabbed to death ten days ago.
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      In January an Italian motorway was closed when rival supporters piled into each other, and a year ago crowds of Croatia’s Dinamo Zagreb fans delivered Nazi salutes in unison on the streets of Milan.
      Across the continent, authorities are struggling to control hooliganism — often aimed at travelling English fans, who receive massive police protection as continental supporters try to test their reputation for street brawling.
      The mass brawl happened the night before their Champions League tieCredit: X/hooliganscz1999
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      Man Utd ‘set to be handed reduced summer transfer budget’ following shock elimination from Champions League

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are set to be handed a reduced summer transfer budget after their Champions League exit, a report claims.The Red Devils were booted out of Europe entirely as Bayern Munich beat a tepid United 1-0 at Old Trafford on Tuesday night.
      Manchester United are set to be faced with a reduced summer transfer budgetCredit: PA
      United were knocked out of the Champions League on Tuesday after a 1-0 defeat to Bayern MunichCredit: Rex
      After only winning a single fixture in the competition United failed to accumulate any of the winning bonuses Uefa offers for group-stage victories.
      And Erik ten Hag’s side have missed out on the revenue for qualifying for the knockout stage – or the potential riches had they dropped into the Europa League.
      According to the Manchester Evening News, their loss in revenues is expected to have a knock-on effect on their transfer activity as they must comply with domestic and European financial fair play rules.
      The report claims high-ranking sources at Old Trafford wanted to invest more in the squad last term but were limited due to FFP.
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      Despite spending £400million across Erik ten Hag’s three transfer windows as manager, Man Utd have actually spent less in the last six years than the preceding six.
      In comparison to other Premier League sides, Chelsea, Tottenham, Arsenal and Manchester City all outspent Man Utd in the summer.
      Two of United’s seven summer signings are loanees – Sofyan Amrabat and Sergio Reguilon.
      Meanwhile, Jonny Evans arrived as a free agent and £60m Mason Mount was in the final year of his contract at Chelsea.
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      For deadline-day signing Amrabat, the £15m upfront fee for Dean Henderson to Crystal Palace was reinvested in the Fiorentina star.
      The Manchester outlet claimed senior United sources have said they are under no pressure to sell in January but the club are open to offloading several players should they receive an acceptable offer.
      On the cards for a move is Casemiro who has interest from Saudi Arabia.
      Anthony Martial is reported to be up for a transfer as well as Donny van de Beek who has played just 19 minutes this term.
      Outcast Jadon Sancho is also on the Red Devils priority list to sell in the new year. More