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      Forgotten former Tottenham star misses 97th-minute penalty to equalise in dramatic Champions League clash

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      A FORMER TOTTENHAM star missed a crucial last minute penalty during tonight’s Champions League action.His side, Royal Antwerp played out a thriller against Ukrainian side Shaktar Donetsk, ultimately losing 3-2.
      Alderweireld stepped up to take his side’s last minute penaltyCredit: Getty
      But sent his shot agonisingly wideCredit: TNT Sports
      The defender was consoled by his team-mateCredit: TNT Sports
      The defender had a golden chance to level up the game in the 97th minute with his penalty.
      But Toby Alderweireld saw his shot fly wide of keeper Dmytro Riznyk’s right post.
      The crucial miss saw the Ukraine side go home with all three points on the night after the penalty being virtually the last kick of the game.
      It leaves Antwerp rock bottom of Group H on zero points.
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      The Belgian side are three points behind both Shaktar and Porto as they look to battle for second behind group favourites Barcelona.
      Antwerp qualified for the Champions League dramatically last season when Alderweireld himself scored a last gasp equaliser to win the Belgian league for Antwerp.
      It was Antwerp’s first league victory in 66 years.
      Premier League fans will be familiar with Alderweireld, who formed a potent partnership with fellow countryman Jan Vertonghen at the heart of Tottenham Hotspur’s defence.
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      He made 236 appearances for Tottenham before leaving for Qatari side Al-Duhail.
      After spending a year in Qatar, he left to re-join his boyhood club Antwerp.
      The defender has a tattoo of the city’s Onze Lieve Vrouwetoren cathedral on his right arm.
      Before joining Tottenham in 2015, the defender also enjoyed a season on loan at South coast side Southampton from Atletico Madrid. More

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      Man Utd were humiliated and embarrassed on the pitch AND in the stands.. fans put at risk shows decline of club

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      THERE have been some low moments at Old Trafford in the 10 years since Sir Alex Ferguson retired.Tuesday night felt like the nadir, Manchester United have lost control on the pitch and off it.
      Manchester United were embarrassed on and off the pitch on TuesdayCredit: Getty
      Galatasaray fans invaded the home end at Old Trafford after their win over Ma UtdCredit: Reuters
      Scenes after the final whistle — of thousands of Galatasaray supporters in pockets around the stadium, outside of the official away end — were shocking.
      It was negligent by the club, a risk to safety for the home fans.
      Those in the Galatasaray section of the directors’ box were even seen taunting United followers as they left at the end.
      One can be seen making an obscene gesture.
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      United were humiliated and embarrassed inside their own ground.
      The club say they are  launching an inquiry into how it all happened.
      They claim measures were in place to avoid this happening by not selling any tickets to a Turkish address.
      But they accept that tickets were snapped up through “official channels” and there will have been touting involved.
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      This was not just the odd group here and there, it was on a large and unacceptable scale.
      The tearing down of the East Stand banner — which features a  quote from legendary Red Devils boss Sir Matt Busby — could have been incendiary had any United fans wanted to wait around afterwards.
      Supporters took to social media to voice their horror at the complete and utter breakdown of organisation.
      According to one, stewards had been told not to engage with away fans in the home sections for fear of a riot.
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      It was a scene that summed up the malaise currently enveloping the club.
      The 3-2 Champions League loss to Galatasaray was United’s fifth defeat in seven games.
      If there had been any question  of negligence off the pitch, on the pitch it was clear to see.
      Twice the Red Devils let the lead slip to a team who had not won an away game in this competition, apart from a  qualifier, for a decade.
      And manager Erik ten Hag was left to trot out the same old, same old.
      He said: “Together with my squad, I am responsible for this team, the performance, the result — and together with my squad, we don’t get the results.
      “We have to do better. But I have seen a team with great spirit and also a team that was backed by a crowd from the start to the end. We are very disappointed.”
      That could have been last Saturday as well after their dismal 1-0 home defeat to Crystal Palace in the Premier League.
      There was a time last season even in victory that tough taskmaster Ten Hag demanded more from his team.
      Now in defeat the Dutchman is trying to convince us of positives, of things going in the right direction, of good passages of play. But this is worrying.
      Ten Hag remains safe in his position as boss, as he should be. Last season was an excellent first one in charge.
      There have been plenty of mitigating factors — not least the injuries that have decimated his back four with Aaron Wan- Bissaka, Lisandro Martinez and Luke Shaw major misses.
      He has had to cope with the Mason Greenwood situation.
      Antony has missed games to domestic abuse allegations.
      And he has a sulky prima donna in Jadon Sancho in exile at Carrington, having effectively called the boss a liar for questioning his commitment in training.
      There is no point ripping it all up and starting all over again, again.
      Too much has been invested in Ten Hag, not least approaching £400million on players.
      He was given control, with the club acceding to his every whim — including even rebuilding part of the infrastructure in the South Stand to accommodate a new players’ lounge.
      Hard-working Ten Hag’s attention to detail is huge.
      Ahead of last season’s Carabao Cup final win over Newcastle he went as far as to insist the players arrived at Wembley in training kit rather than suits because it would have affected his timetable for the day.
      But his reign as boss now has unfortunate echoes of Louis van Gaal, Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer where promising starts gave way to shocking collapses.
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      When things unravel at United they unravel quickly — much like that banner in the East Stand.
      At Old Trafford it never rains but it pours, as those below the leaking roof will testify.
      Man Utd are showing very worrying signs after losing five out of seven gamesCredit: EPA
      Man Utd gave away a lead twice before losing to GalatasarayCredit: EPA
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      Newcastle 4-1 PSG LIVE RESULT: Geordies hammer French giants in Champions League as Burn and Longstaff the local heroes

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      NEWCASTLE have beaten French champions PSG 4-1 after a thrilling Champions League night at St James’ Park.The Magpies took an early lead through Miguel Almiron’s emphatic finish.
      Later in the first half, after a long VAR break, Newcastle’s lead was doubled through local lad Dan Burn as he thumped a header past Gianluigi Donnarumma.
      The Magpies’ advantage was extended to 3-0 following Sean Longstaff’s stunning finish before Lucas Hernandez pulled one back for PSG to make it 3-1 minutes later.
      Fabian Schar scored a screamer in the 91st minute to put the gloss on a monumental night at St James’ Park.

      Match result: Newcastle 4-1 PSG
      Newcastle team: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Lascelles, Burn; Longstaff, Tonali, Guimaraes; Almiron, Gordon, Isak
      PSG team: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Skriniar, Hernandez; Dembele, Ugarte, Zaire-Emery, Mbappe; Kolo-Muani, Ramos

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      Man of the Match – Fabian Schar
      You would be forgiven for not nominating anyone for a man of the match award tonight, as that was the nature of the team victory experienced by Newcastle.
      Of course, we have to choose someone, and that player is Fabian Schar.
      Undoubtedly a classy defender, he added a stunning goal to his catalogue of defensive masterstrokes tonight, and proved why he is such a rock at the back for the Magpies.
      Schar scored a screamer to make it 4-1 to Newcastle United in the dying momentsCredit: Reuters
      Missing! Kylian Mbappe!
      Mbappe was almost invisible at St James’ Park tonight, after being pretty much marked out of the game by Jamaal Lascelles and Fabian Schar.
      It was almost a foregone conclusion before the game that he would tear apart the Newcastle defense, but that was not how it played out.
      Schar was sublime at the back, and topped off his elite performance with a wonderful goal.
      Scintillating too was Dan Burn, who also got a goal from a Bruno Guimaraes cross to double their lead in the first half. Mbappe, nowhere to be seen.
      Sean Longstaff reacts!
      Newcastle born and bred midfielder Sean Longstaff has reacted to the special win at home, and scoring in a 4-1 win at SJP…
      “It’s some night, we knew as a group it was going to be special. I think for me and Burny especially it just feels surreal. I’m speechless.”
      On whether people will be going to work tomorrow in Newcastle:
      “I hope not!”
      Sean Longstaff scored against PSG tonightCredit: Reuters
      Rocking all over the world!
      What a night!
      Newcastle 4-1 PSG.
      Who would have predicted that before we got underway tonight?
      “Rocking all over the world” blares out over the PA system at SJP.
      Just how far can Newcastle United go in Europe this season?
      FULL TIME! Newcastle United 4-1 PSG
      FT. The referee blows the whistle for full-time, and Newcastle have beaten PSG by four goals to one at St James’ Park.
      What a game, what a result, what a team, Newcastle United.
      Newcastle United beat PSG 4-1 at home in the Champions LeagueCredit: Reuters
      Newcastle United 4-1 PSG
      90+2. We are into FIVE additional minutes at the end of the second half, and Newcastle look as though they will just see this out now.
      GOAL! Newcastle United 4-1 PSG
      90. SIMPLY SENSATIONAL SCHAR!
      What a finish! What a strike!That is unbelievable!
      He steps in to win the ball, plays a one-two with Jacob Murphy before unleashing a venomous strike into the top right corner.
      Sublime!
      Newcastle United 3-1 PSG
      87. Bradley Barcola takes a fantastic touch before finding Kylian Mbappe, whose shot takes a deflection that is NOT spotted by the referee.
      Goal kick to Newcastle, that will suit them.
      Newcastle United 3-1 PSG
      84. Just six minutes of the ninety left to play, and PSG have a real spring in their step, but cannot seem to find a second goal.
      Isak gets away on the break, but his shot is saved easily by Donnarumma.
      Newcastle United 3-1 PSG
      82. Great pressing from Jacob Murphy, before Jamaal Lascelles puts a GREAT challenge in on Bradley Barcola.
      Newcastle United 3-1 PSG
      78. Chance for PSG!
      Ousmane Dembele gets the ball in the box and smashes a half-volley on target, but Nick Pope is there to make the save.
      Newcastle United 3-1 PSG
      77. Newcastle are really managing this game well you feel.
      Just 13 minutes left of regulation time before they will claim their first Champions League win in 20 years time!
      Newcastle United 3-1 PSG
      75. Zaire-Emery has been fantastic in midfield for PSG tonight, made all the more impressive when you consider he is just a 17-year-old boy.
      Future star.
      Newcastle United 3-1 PSG
      72. Anthony Gordon is booked for a late tackle on Marquinhos.
      Miguel Almiron goes down, and will be replaced by Jacob Murphy.
      Newcastle United 3-1 PSG
      70. Chance for PSG!
      Ousmane Dembele is played in beautifully by Achraf Hakimi.
      He gets away from Dan Burn, but fires his shot wide of the post!
      Newcastle United 3-1 PSG
      68. PSG work the ball around the box nicely, but there are so many bodies back for Newcastle that they cannot get forward in any meaningful way.
      Ousmane Dembele is shown a yellow card.
      Newcastle United 3-1 PSG
      64. A change for either side.
      Vitinha is on for PSG in place or Manuel Ugarte, and Elliot Anderson replaces Sandro Tonali for the hosts.
      Newcastle United 3-1 PSG
      62. A little bit more purpose for PSG since the introduction of Bradley Barcola, as they come forth once more.
      They force a corner, and all of a sudden seem to have a spring in their step.
      GOAL! Newcastle United 3-1 PSG
      58. PSG GET ONE BACK!
      Zaire-Emery plays a wonderful pass into Lucas Hernandez, who finishes brilliantly.
      Newcastle United 3-0 PSG
      54. Two Geordie boys and Miguel Almiron on the scoresheet as Newcastle are 3-0 up against Kylian Mbappe and PSG at home.
      If you were a script writer for this game, that is exactly how you would want this Geordie fairytale to go.
      Newcastle United 3-0 PSG
      53. Finally a change for PSG, and it is Bradley Barcola who will be coming on to try and make a difference.
      GOAL! Newcastle United 3-0 PSG
      50. IT’S THREE! SEAN LONGSTAFF GRABS A THIRD!
      Wonderful football Newcastle once again.
      Kieran Trippier gets the ball in the right back position, and plays a wonderful through ball into Sean Longstaff who hits the ball low and hard, off of Donnarumma, and into the back of the net!
      Newcastle United 2-0 PSG
      49. Alexander Isak has managed to get rid of the bandage he was playing with, and it has seemingly been replaced by vaseline, a plaster and a couple of stitches.
      He plays a pass into Anthony Gordon no problem, but Marquinhos puts a good challenge in on him.
      Newcastle United 2-0 PSG
      47. Ugarte wins a foul from Longstaff inside his own box, before PSG end up wasting their possession and the ball goes out of play. More

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      Newcastle 4 PSG 1: Schar stunner caps incredible night as Mbappe and co put to the sword by Almiron, Burn and Longstaff

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      THE Geordie Nation had waited two decades for a night like this, so for Dan Burn what was another three minutes? The 6ft 7in left-back, a boyhood Newcastle fan from up the coast in Blyth, suffered an agonising delay for a VAR check before he was confirmed as the unlikely scorer of his side’s crucial second goal. 
      Newcastle were in party mode as they thrashed PSGCredit: EPA
      Local Toon talent such as Dan Burn proved too much for the collection of French superstarsCredit: Reuters
      Kylian Mbappe and Co could only muster a one-goal response to going three behindCredit: Getty
      That dramatic pause, for a possible handball by Jamal Lascalles and an offside check against Bruno Guimaraes, might have been a passion killer – but Burn still made the most of it, spreading his arms wide and soaking up the belated roar of a throbbing St James’ Park. 
      Soon after half-time, midfielder Sean Longstaff became the second local hero to beat Gianluigi Donnarumma in the Paris St Germain goal, as all of Geordie Arabia erupted with an ecstasy which pulsed against the eardrum.  
      As this stadium staged its first Champions League match for two decades, thanks to a deluge of oil money and the astute management of Eddie Howe, there was much that was authentically Geordie about this victory in a petrochemical derby against Qatari-owned PSG. 
      Burn often speaks of watching Newcastle defeat Juventus here as a kid, with defender Andy Griffin scoring the only goal. 
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      Here he got to live out his childhood dream of emulating Griffin as an improbable scorer against one of Europe’s elite, as Kylian Mbappe & Co were put to the sword.  
      Whether they named this the Group of Death because of its supposed difficulty or because of the human-rights record of these two clubs’ owners is a moot point – but Newcastle now have every chance of progressing through it to the knock-out stage. 
      This group has some mighty names and offers some memorable trips for the Toon Army but neither PSG, AC Milan nor Borussia Dortmund possess vintage sides right now. 
      And Howe’s vibrant, intelligent team are more than capable of beating all of them. 
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      Possessing vast Middle Eastern wealth is no guarantee of Champions League success, as PSG have long proved. 
      Newcastle have got so much right in two years under Howe – with Miguel Almiron, scorer of the opening goal, a long-serving player who has improved immeasurably under his current boss. 
      Whatever we may think about the people who bankroll these clubs, there was no lack of passion inside and outside St James’ Park, which occasionally overspilled into missile-chucking from the Parisien ultras. 
      Before kick-off there was a riot of black and white flags and din to befit the end of a generation’s wait for football at Europe’s top table – since a qualifying round defeat by Partizan Belgrade back in 2003.  
      Mbappe aside, the French club’s Galactico era is over – Lionel Messi is gone, Neymar, Marco Verratti and Gini Wijnaldum have all vacated for Saudi and in their place is a more modest, younger bunch, sitting only fifth in Ligue 1 under Luis Enrique.
      Early on, Newcastle were hyped up to the eyeballs, Anthony Gordon leaping in the air and cheerleading when he had simply pressed Achraf Hakimi and conceded a goal-kick. 
      PSG seemed intent on trying to strut their way through the maelstrom and when Mbappe was located in space, he centred for Ousmane Dembele, who volleyed just wide of the far post. 
      Miguel Almiron got Newcastle off to a flyerCredit: Getty
      Burn doubled the lead with his headerCredit: Getty
      Geordie Sean Longstaff crashed home the thirdCredit: AFP
      Fabian Schar sealed the deal with his late howitzerCredit: AFP
      But on 17 minutes, the volume on the amp was cranked up to 11 when Newcastle capitalised on a shocking error from PSG skipper Marquinhos. 
      The Brazilian attempted a clearance and a headed interception from Bruno Guimaraes fed Alexander Isak, whose shot was pushed out by Gianluigi Donnarumma, only for Almiron to lash home from an angle.  
      There was a raw fervour about the place now, a Burn tackle on Dembele celebrated like a winning goal as the locals whipped up a storm in the piddling rain. 
      Trippier took a cute corner to Fabian Schar on the edge of the box and the Swiss defender whistled a shot wide, with the Gallowgate End fleetingly imagining it to have nestled in the bottom corner. 
      There was a scare for Howe when Isak suffered a gashed forehead in a heavy challenge but he was bandaged up and continued.  
      Almiron was the victim of a cynical hatchet job from Lucas Hernandez and from the resulting free-kick pandemonium ensued. 
      PSG boss Luis Enrique had no answer for the MagpiesCredit: Reuters
      Alexander Isak was bandaged up after being left in a bloody mess in the first halfCredit: Reuters
      Lascelles headed against his own arm and Donnarumma prevented an own goal from Ugarte, then saved from Guimaraes, who crossed for Burn to head across the line just before the Italian keeper with the giant wingspan got a hand on it.  
      Goal-line technology gave Burn the nod but then came that lengthy VAR check, with Lascelles perhaps fortunate to get away with contact against his arm. 
      Still nobody except the PSG fans in the stratospheric seats in the Leazes End cared a hoot. Seismic levels of bedlam ensued. 
      PSG emerged punch-drunk after the interval and within five minutes, it was three when Trippier fed Longstaff who drilled home under Donnarumma’s body. 
      There was a flicker from the visitors as Lucas Hernandez headed a through-ball from Warren Zaire-Emery past Nick Pope. 
      There were nervy moments and some heroic defending, especially from captain Lascelles, but Newcastle were never going to toss away a three-goal lead. 
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      And in injury-time Fabian Schar leathered the fourth with a curling long-ranger to beat the despairing Donnarumma.  
      They have arrived here ahead of schedule, but Newcastle are here to stay.  More

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      Kate Abdo reveals unbelievable former career leaving Carragher in total shock – but got fired for inappropriate piercing

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      KATE ABDO left Jamie Carragher in shock after revealing her surprising first job and the reason she was let go.The TV presenter was hosting CBS Sports’ Champions League coverage alongside Carragher, Micah Richards, Anita Jones and Peter Schmeichel when she lifted the lid on her previous career.
      Kate Abdo revealed she worked at Greggs
      Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards couldn’t believe it
      The revelation left Micah Richards and Jamie Carragher in hystericsCredit: CBS SPorts

      And despite her current glamorous occupation presenting the football alongside a host of star names, she hasn’t always been at the top.
      In fact she started her professional life a whole world away from the football pitches and the tv cameras as an employee at Greggs.
      Abdo revealed live on air that her first ever job was working for the northern bakery serving customers their sausage rolls and steak bakes.
      Speaking on CBS Sport, she said: “[I used to work at] Greggs in Stretford. I wasn’t dripping in Louis Vuitton so much back then – It was my first job.”
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      The revelation left Carragher shocked as he couldn’t believe that Abdo had started out working in the well known chain, asking: “You used to work for Greggs?!”
      And he was even more surprised when he found out exactly why she ended up leaving the role.
      Abdo revealed that she was in fact FIRED for getting her tongue pierced whilst at the company.
      She said: “I got fired. I got my tongue pierced and I couldn’t speak to people properly.”
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      Both Carragher and Richards were in hysterics at the revelation and were teasing their colleague as a result.
      Abdo has come a long way from her days cooking up baked good and is now the face of CBS Sports’ football coverage.
      She’s not short of talent either with the star fluent in English, Spanish, French and German.
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      ‘My breasts have never been that big’ – Kate Abdo reacts to awkward photoshopped image shown live on TV

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      KATE ABDO hilariously joked “my breasts have never been that big” after a photoshopped image was mocked up of her wearing a Greggs apron and hat.The CBS Sports presenter, 42, revealed during live coverage of Newcastle vs PSG in the Champions League that she used to work for the bakery outlet.
      Kate Abdo revealed she once worked for a Greggs branch in Stretford
      This was the photoshopped image shown on CBS Sports

      Abdo was an employee in the Stretford branch of Greggs before becoming an esteemed broadcaster.
      The revelation left Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards in stitches as they could not believe it.
      Abdo added: “I wasn’t dripping Louis Vuitton quite as much back then.”
      But before she could explain any more about her time in the role, the producers put up a photoshopped picture of her in Greggs attire.
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      To which she brilliantly replied: “My breasts have never been that big.”
      And those on social media were loving the hysterical segment.
      One person said: “These guys are just fun it’s self 🤣😆.”
      While another added: “Kate is the best after Laura Woods, what a time to be a football fan tuning into the Champions League.”
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      Abdo has established herself as one of the best presenters in sportCredit: Alamy
      She has been broadcasting for a number of yearsCredit: EPA
      She is now best-known for her Champions League coverage on CBS SportsCredit: Getty
      A third replied: “Funniest group on TV.”
      A fourth responded: “Brilliant p***taking.”
      And a fifth said: “Kate Abdo and Greggs – The combination no-one knew they needed.”
      Abdo speaks French, German and Spanish fluentlyCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      She has also presented boxing in the pastCredit: AFP More

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      Newcastle star Alexander Isak left covered in blood and has to have head bandaged up as fans compare him to club legend

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      ALEXANDER ISAK needed a head bandage after blood was seen pouring from his head while laying on the floor.The Newcastle ace was left on the floor with blood pouring from his head during the Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain after he was involved in a tackle.
      Alexander Isak was left with blood pouring from his head
      Isak was given treatment to fix the issueCredit: Reuters
      Isak returned with a bandage around his headCredit: Reuters
      Fortunately, the striker was soon back on his feet and running around.
      Toon fans could not help but draw comparisons to Isak with club legend Alan Shearer.
      Taking to X, formerly Twitter, one fan said: “Isak bringing the Shearer vibes.”
      A second commented: “Isak got the prime Shearer look. It’s officially over for PSG.”
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      A third wrote: “Not the first striker to be bandaged up. #Sheareresque.”
      Match of the Day pundit Shearer was forced to wear a bandage during a 2003 clash against Aston Villa.
      Shearer, 53, was left in a bloody mess after a collision with Gareth Barry just 11 minutes into the game.
      And it was not the only time he was forced to channel his inner Terry Butcher, with another match when he donned the headband seeing him put Sunderland to the sword in 2002.
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      Tonight’s game with French champions PSG marks a return to Champions League at St James’ Park after a 20-year hiatus.
      Isak, 24, almost opened the scoring for Newcastle but saw his effort saved, only for Miguel Almiron to slot home with a composed finish.
      Dan Burn later added a scrappy second as he rose highest in the area.
      The Swedish forward had five goals in eight games before the PSG clash.
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      Newcastle and PSG fans clash in city centre as bottles and flares thrown ahead of huge Champions League game

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      NEWCASTLE UNITED and PSG fans have clashed in the city centre ahead of a historic night at St James’ Park. Video footage of PSG supporters being escorted through the streets of Newcastle shows the feisty atmosphere ahead of the Champions League clash.
      Newcastle United and PSG fans have clashed in Newcastle city centreCredit: Twitter @AdamP1242
      A video shows flares and bottles being thrown between the supportersCredit: Twitter @AdamP1242
      Eddie Howe’s Newcastle side welcome PSG to St James’ Park tonight in the Champions LeagueCredit: Getty
      It shows bottles and flares being thrown back and forth between both sets of fans.
      Many of those filmed have their hoods up.
      Chants of “Who are ya?” could be heard as Newcastle supporters taunted the travelling Parisians on their way to the stadium.
      While police officers lined the streets and acted as a barrier between PSG’s away following and the Toon Army.
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      In the footage, an officer can be seen extending a baton as they try to calm the situation.
      It comes as Eddie Howe’s men will be hoping that their stadium will act as a cauldron of noise for their Champions League group stage game this evening.
      It’s the first home game that the Magpies have hosted at their place amongst Europe’s elite in over 20 years.
      The Premier League side returned to action in the competition last month when they played out a 0-0 draw with AC Milan at the San Siro.
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      But the task of welcoming French giants PSG and their star studded cast will be something different for the competition’s relative rookies.
      The likes of Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele will be a welcome but difficult challenge for the Premier League’s eighth place team.
      But Newcastle couldn’t be coming into the fixture in better form if they tried winning all of their last three matches without conceding a goal.
      And during those three victories they toppled treble winners Man City and stuck EIGHT goals past Sheffield United in the league
      Newcastle are in top form going into tonight’s clashCredit: Getty
      They will have to deal with superstar Kylian Mbappe if they are to get a resultCredit: Reuters More