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      Fans troll Mbappe for ‘thinking he’s Garnacho’ as PSG star’s overhead kick goes horribly wrong against Newcastle

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      FANS have trolled Kylian Mbappe after his overhead kick went horribly wrong against Newcastle.The Parisians were trailing Newcastle 1-0 at the time when Ousmane Dembele went through on goal.
      Mbappe lined up for the spectacularCredit: Twitter
      And took a Garnacho-esque shotCredit: Twitter
      But it didn’t even get close to the goalCredit: Twitter

      His shot was saved by Nick Pope, which left Mbappe with the option to attempt the spectacular.
      But it backfired, and the ball fell at the feet of team-mate Fabian Ruiz instead out to left of the penalty area instead.
      Fans were ruthless in drawing comparisons with Alejandro Garnacho’s wondergoal at the weekend.
      Many felt that Garnacho’s acrobatic strike was the finest ever in the Premier League.
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      One fan said: “Mbappe thought he was Ronaldo.”
      Another wrote: “That was so bad” alongside a laughing emoji.
      A third wrote: “There is only one Alejandro Garnacho, Mbappe had to find that out the hard way.”
      A fourth said: “Mbappe really thought he was Garnacho”
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      While a fifth said: “He’s trying to copy Garnacho…”
      TNT Sports commentator Darren Fletcher also drew comparisons with the Manchester United teen sensation,
      He cheekily quipped during TNT’s commentary to say :”I think he needs half an hour with Garnacho!”
      Mbappe ultimately had the last laugh as he scored a hugely contentious injury-time penalty to seal a 1-1 draw. More

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      Chelsea transfer target Victor Osimhen’s agent fly out to Madrid while Napoli star takes in Bernabeu on his own

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      VICTOR OSIMHEN was joined by his agent in Madrid for Napoli’s Champions League clash. The striker’s future in Italy remains in doubt amid a row with the club but he travelled to Spain for tomorrow’s group stage match.
      Victor Osimhen at Real Madrid’s Bernabeu
      He wondered the pitch on his own
      Osimhen, 24, was captured taking in the Bernabeu stadium all on his own, joined by none of his team-mates.
      And Spanish reports suggest the Nigerian’s agent, Roberto Calenda, has jetted in too for transfer talks with Los Blancos after the game.
      And that would come a huge blow to suitors Chelsea.
      Osimhen scored 26 goals in 32 matches last season to help Napoli to the Serie A title.
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      But his relationship with the Italian champion has soured in the last few months – including with manager Rudi Garcia.
      Then the club mocking him on social media just added to the uncertainty over his future.
      Still Osimhen has six goals in 11 matches this season but he nine games with a hamstring injury.
      He returned in Napoli’s 2-1 win over Atalanta but did so strongly linked with a move to Chelsea in the winter window.
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      Osimhen is believed to be the Blues’ top target as they struggle for goals.
      Liverpool and Arsenal are also among those linked but Chelsea could be preparing for a bid when the market opens in January.
      But Osimhen could demand as much as £120m for the attacker, which would be a Premier League record fee.
      Chelsea have already spent £1billion since Boehly took over in May 2022.
      Osimhen is linked with a transfer to ChelseaCredit: Alamy More

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      Laura Woods gags in awkward moment during TNT Sports clip as Rio Ferdinand says ‘that’s a bad sign’

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      LAURA WOODS appears to not be a fan of one French delicacy.It comes after TNT Sports flew their Champions League panellists out to France ahead of Newcastle’s clash with Paris Saint-Germain.
      Laura Woods did not take well to eating snailsCredit: TNT Sports
      She could be seen struggling to down the French delicacyCredit: TNT Sports
      Laura visibly gagged on her second runCredit: TNT Sports
      Woods then reached for a cup of coffeeCredit: TNT Sports
      Laura then joked she would ‘recommend’ the snailsCredit: TNT Sports
      TNT posted a video of Woods tucking into some snails.
      However, immediately after taking her first bite Woods can be seen struggling, putting her hand to her mouth as crew behind the camera burst out laughing.
      After regaining her composure, she said sarcastically: “It’s fabulous.”
      The award-winning sports presenter then had another go but fared no better as she could be seen gagging and placing her cutlery down on the table.
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      Rio Ferdinand, Jermaine Jenas and Ally McCoist quizzed her about it before Woods picked up a cup of coffee.
      This led to Manchester United legend Ferdinand saying: “If you’re going to wash it down with coffee that’s a bad sign.”
      Woods then put her coffee back down before saying: “I promise you that was great. I recommend that.”
      Jenas then suggested she should have another one, with Woods bursting out into laughter.
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      Laura could be seen wearing a stylish French beret with a Toon-style black and white top.
      And she admitted she’d be supporting Newcastle on Tuesday night – because she’s a secret fan!
      Woods left talkSPORT this summer after presenting the much-loved breakfast show for three years alongside McCoist.
      But she returned alongside her old co-host this morning at 9am this morning as they chatted to Andy Townsend.
      It was revealed that she was actually meant to join McCoist much earlier but a boozy night out in Paris put a stop to that plan.
      The fun continued all the way to kick-off as a brutal comment by her led Jenas threatening to walk off screens.
      Inside Laura Woods’ glamorous life as football, boxing and NFL presenter…
      Laura is the new face of TNT Sports’ Champions League coverage
      Laura 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
      Woods previously hosted the talkSPORT Breakfast alongside great pal Ally McCoistCredit: Instagram
      She loves a day at the races during the summerCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      Laura has an enviable lifestyle and fans regularly go wild for her outfitsCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy More

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      Jermaine Jenas threatens to WALK OFF TNT Sports set live on TV after Laura Woods’ brutal comment

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      JERMAINE JENAS jokingly threatened to walk away after a brutal jibe from Laura Woods.The TNT Sports team were broadcasting live from the Parc des Princes prior to Newcastle’s controversial 1-1 Champions League draw with PSG.
      Laura Woods was left in stitches after her jokeCredit: TNT SPORTS
      Jermaine Jenas hilariously threatened to walk awayCredit: TNT SPORTS
      Shay Given joined the TNT Sports teamCredit: TNT SPORTS
      And they were joined by Rio Ferdinand and Shay Given pitchside.
      The former Toon goalkeeper arrived late and Woods couldn’t resist the chance to poke fun at Jenas, who also used to play for the club.
      Woods quipped: “We have a proper Newcastle legend alongside us now… Shay Given.”
      Jenas reacted “wow” and he walked off camera.
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      Woods burst into laughter and Ferdinand laughed “get your coat”.
      Fans found it hilarious, one said: “Woodsy’s just killed Jenas there… lovely stuff.”
      Another added: “Jenas actually looked offended.”
      Given is a hero at St James’ Park after he played 462 times for the club across 12 seasons.
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      Jenas featured in 152 matches for the Magpies from 2002 to 2005.
      The retired midfielder eventually left for Tottenham.
      Woods is no stranger to having a laugh on Champions League nights, previously leaving Ally McCoist in stitches after a rude gag. More

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      Laura Woods wears black and white stripes as she reveals she ‘half’ a Newcastle fan… and not because of Adam Collard

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      LAURA WOODS has revealed she is “half” a Newcastle fan ahead of the Toon’s crunch Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain.And the TNT Sports presenter even wore a black and white top while discussing The Magpies’ European hopes.
      Laura Woods asked Rio Ferdinand and Co if they will be supporting NewcastleCredit: TNT
      Ferdinand told Woods she was wearing a Newcastle top with her black and white striped jumperCredit: TNT
      Woods laughed it off and then claimed she is ‘half’ a Newcastle fanCredit: TNT
      Eddie Howe’s men made a superb start to their first Champions League campaign in 20 years when they followed up a draw against AC Milan with a breathtaking 4-1 win over PSG at St James’ Park.
      But back-to-back defeats to Borussia Dortmund have left them in need of results away at PSG and at home to AC Milan to avoid a group-stage exit.
      Ahead of Newcastle’s trip to Paris, a TNT Sports segment saw Woods, Rio Ferdinand, Ally McCoist and Jermaine Jenas discuss their chances against the Ligue 1 champions.
      Woods began the debate, asking: “Are we all Geordies tomorrow?”
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      McCoist confirmed he will be, before Ferdinand pointed at Woods’ black and white striped top and added: “You’re one today.”
      Woods, who is now dating Geordie Love Island star Adam Collard, laughed and replied: “I mean, I am always half of one.”
      The former talkSPORT host is an Arsenal supporter, but her dad is from Newcastle – meaning the Toon hold a special place in her heart.
      They then turned their attention to what they expect to happen in Paris on Tuesday evening.
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      Newcastle thrashed PSG at St James’ Park in OctoberCredit: Reuters
      Woods said: “There was something about that performance at St James’ Park against PSG where it felt like every single one of the Newcastle players was at a different level.”
      Ferdinand then replied: “Will they ever get to that feeling again? I think it’s going to be difficult.”
      McCoist said: “Newcastle are just now on a crest of a wave, they’re really enjoying it. They’re enjoying the ride, and so they should.
      “But I just think you look back to that PSG game, that was absolutely special.”
      Before Jenas concluded the clip by adding: “Every time I’ve doubted Newcastle this year, they’ve delivered.
      “I don’t see any reason to doubt them.”
      The duo later shared a joke pitchside that led to Jenas hilariously threatening to walk off screens.
      Inside Laura Woods’ glamorous life as football, boxing and NFL presenter…
      Laura is the new face of TNT Sports’ Champions League coverage
      She has gathered a huge social media following in recent yearsCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      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
      She also works for ITV on their coverage of the NFLCredit: Instagram
      Woods previously hosted the talkSPORT Breakfast alongside great pal Ally McCoistCredit: Instagram
      She loves a day at the races during the summerCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy More

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      Laura Woods goes make-up-free to reunite with Ally McCoist on early morning show after wild night boozing

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      LAURA WOODS reunited with former talkSPORT co-host Ally McCoist in Paris today for a special appearance back on the airwaves.The duo are in the French capital to cover Newcastle’s trip to the Parc Des Princes as they play PSG in the Champions League.
      The duo indulged in the local cuisineCredit: Instagram
      The two were back on the airwaves for the first time since the summerCredit: Instagram
      Woods left TalkSPORT this summer after presenting the much-loved breakfast show for three years alongside McCoist.
      She is now the flagship presenter on TNT Sports and presents the broadcaster’s Champions League coverage.
      But she returned alongside her old co-host this morning at 9am this morning as they chatted to Andy Townsend.
      It was revealed that she was actually meant to join McCoist much earlier but a boozy night out in Paris put a stop to that plan.
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      Woods was out on the town with fellow football presenter Becky Ives and said she bumped into a French version of Alan Brazil.
      McCoist asked Woods how she found her first night out in Paris to which she said: “It’s fabulous, I made friends last night in a bar with a Parisian man called Fifi, I let him wear my beret.
      She continued: “Who does he remind you of? Alan Brazil. We had a fabulous night and it’s all Becky Ives’ fault that I missed my earlier slot this morning, but you’re not supposed to tell the listeners.”
      McCoist said he was not trying to catch Woods out with why she was late to the show that morning, saying: “I didn’t say that and I was covering you again.
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      Woods before her boxing coverage at the Manchester Arena last week between Nathan Heaney and Denzel BentleyCredit: Instagram
      “I did not say at any point you were meant to be coming on earlier.”
      After Woods joked that she was missing waking up at 4am for work, before McCoist teased her saying: “I don’t want to tell tales out of school, but Woodsy is getting in at 4am these days.”
      Sky Sports legend Jeff Stelling has been announced as Woods’ permanent replacement on the TalkSPORT breakfast show.
      He will begin his new role on December 4.
      Inside Laura Woods’ glamorous life as football, boxing and NFL presenter…
      Laura is the new face of TNT Sports’ Champions League coverage
      Laura presented coverage of Anthony Joshua’s bout with Jermaine FranklinCredit: Rex
      She has gathered a huge social media following in recent yearsCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      She has become TNT Sports’ main Champions League anchor this season and will cover Newcastle’s trip to PSG tonightCredit: Getty
      Laura regularly hosts DAZN’s boxing coverage as wellCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      Laura went Instagram official with her romance with Adam CollardCredit: Instagram
      Laura is dating former Love Island star Adam CollardCredit: Instagram
      Laura also likes to let her hair down when not workingCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      She also works for ITV on their coverage of the NFLCredit: Instagram
      She loves a day at the races during the summerCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      Woods previously hosted the talkSPORT Breakfast alongside great pal Ally McCoistCredit: Instagram
      Laura has an enviable lifestyle and fans regularly go wild for her outfitsCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      The presenter is ITV’s host for Lionesses coverageCredit: Getty More

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      Premier League clubs on transfer alert as PSG set to sell forgotten wonderkid wanted by multiple teams

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN are ready to sell forward Hugo Ekitike in January – putting Premier League clubs on red alert.Newcastle came close to signing the young Frenchman before he went to PSG from Reims 18 months ago and have been linked with a fresh approach this month.
      Hugo Ekitike joined PSG as a highly rated youngster from ReimsCredit: Getty
      West Ham were keen in August – while Crystal Palace have also shown previous interest.
      Ekitike was signed by PSG for just over £30million in July 2022 but struggled for game-time last term behind the superstar trio of Kylian Mbappe, Neymar and Lionel Messi.
      The latter two galacticos moved in the summer yet Ekitike has become the forgotten man at the Parc de Princes this season.
      The 21-year-old has played just nine minutes in the current campaign, which came as a late sub in August’s 0-0 draw at home to Lorient.
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      Indeed he has only been on the bench two other times – which also came three months ago – despite not being injured and is unlikely to be involved against Newcastle in the Champions League tonight.
      PSG would prefer to sell Ekitike, who also has interest from a few clubs outside of the Premier League, but may be open to a loan with an option to buy.
      Eikitike came close to leaving PSG in the summer, with the club keen to include him in their deal to sign Randal Kolo Muani from Frankfurt.
      While Frankfurt were open to the prospect, Ekitike opted against moving to the Bundesliga club.
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      The Frenchman’s place in the PSG pecking order only fell further last week after the club confirmed they had activated a clause to make Goncalo Ramos’ loan from Benfica permanent.
      Ramos, who shone for Portugal during last year’s World Cup, has signed a contract until 2028 and Benfica will receive up to £69.3m for the forward.
      Ramos immediately repaid the club’s faith in him after a difficult start to the season when he opened the scoring during PSG’s 5-2 victory over Monaco on Friday. More

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      I was working in insurance before ex-Man Utd manager offered me a job – now I’m leading my team out in Champions League

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      GERHARD STRUBER worked in insurance before he was spotted by Ralf Rangnick.The former Manchester United boss offered the Austrian a job with RB Salzburg and the rest is history.
      Gerhard Struber worked in insurance during a three-year break from coachingCredit: Rex
      Struber is now over halfway through his first Champions League group stage campaign as a manager.
      However, his career could have turned out very different if it was not for Rangnick’s approach.
      After retiring in 2008, Struber coached in Salzburg’s academy before taking a three-year break from football.
      During that time, he worked in insurance before returning to management with a local club.
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      It was there that he was spotted by Rangnick and convinced to take another crack at a coaching career.
      “This is much closer to my heart,” he told Sky Sports.
      “I had a football break for three years. I was doing a completely different job at the time, working for a big insurance group.
      “After that, I started coaching part-time with my home-town club SV Kuchl when Ralf Rangnick came and watched one of our friendly games.
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      Ralf Rangnick convinced Struber to return to managementCredit: EPA
      “We played a high-pressing style, very proactive. This was the reason why he invited me for an interview and I took a full-time job with the U15s.
      “That conversation convinced me to jump back into football. I am very pleased I was brave enough to leave a safe job.”
      Struber went on to work with Salzburg’s academy sides as well as their feeder club FC Liefering.
      He would then manager Austrian club Wolfsberger before avoiding relegation from the Championship with Barnsley in 2020.
      The 46-year-old re-joined the Red Bull group later that year, taking over MLS outfit New York Red Bulls.
      Struber is now managing RB Salzburg in the Champions LeagueCredit: PA
      Three years on, he is now back in his native Austria after Salzburg appointed him as manager during the summer.
      Struber has so far made a strong start, with his side top of the Bundesliga and close to securing European football in the new year.
      His side are third in their Champions League group with two matches remaining, starting with Wednesday’s trip to Real Sociedad.
      Salzburg will end their group stage campaign at home on December 12 against Benfica, who sit three points below them in the race to drop into the Europa League. More