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    CBS Sports presenter Kate Abdo stuns in very bold outfit live on TV as fans say she can ‘do no wrong’

    KATE ABDO is fast becoming an ‘Invincible’ with her fans after achieving new heights of adoration.Viewers say the CBS presenter’s latest outfit shows she “can do no wrong”.
    Kate Abdo’s bright look had fans beaming as much as her and CBS pundit Thierry Henry on another Champions League night
    Kate’s attire again outshone Micah Richards and Jamie Carragher
    The popular broadcaster shows a new side to her outfit
    Admirers reckon Kate looked blissful from hair to toe
    The Manchester United supporter charmed admirers amid Wednesday’s Champions League coverage with her orange, off-the-shoulder attire.
    One fan posted: “CBS have the best analyst crew led by Kate Abdo.”
    Another armchair observer wrote: “Champions League nights with Kate Abdo on me TV. Bliss.”
    And no-one argued with this verdict: “Kate Abdo can do no wrong.”
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    Just 24 hours earlier the Mancunian had again outshone studio colleagues Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards.
    Matching them for patter, she outclassed them for fashion.
    She wore an an all-leather outfit on Tuesday and an even cooler look the following night.
    One enthusiast raved: “I LOVE Kate Abdo and the boys on Champions League anchor crew.”
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    The broadcaster had wowed the previous night in leatherCredit: Twitter @nocontextfm1
    The versatile star never fails to impress with her dress senseCredit: Instagram @kateabdo
    Another argued she was “fast becoming one of the best presenters in the game”.
    But it’s her relaxed, happy demeanour that appears to most strike a chord.
    It’s probably going too far to say “this is what life is about” – but that’s exactly what her smile and attitude persuaded one admirer to write. More

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    Newcastle 0 Dortmund 1: Champions League group of death turned on its head as Toon struggle at home and hit by injuries

    ON A filthy old Tyneside night, Newcastle’s Champions League ambitions were doused by the cold shower of reality.  While the filthy-rich Geordies may have all the money in Saudi Arabia to chuck at Europe’s elite club competition, here was proof of their status as novices at the top table.
    Felix Nmecha celebrated his first goal in the Champions LeagueCredit: Getty
    It was a frustrating night in the pouring rain for NewcastleCredit: Getty

    Eddie Howe’s side were undone by one who got away from them in the transfer market – midfielder Felix Nmecha, heavily linked with a move to St James Park in the summer, but who opted to leave Wolfsburg for Borussia Dortmund instead. 
    Nmecha’s strike, just before half-time, capped a thrusting move started by Nico Schlotterbeck, and left this group intriguingly poised with these two sides level on points ahead of a return match at the Westfalenstadion on Tuesday week. 
    Boss Howe was given the royal seal of approval from ‘King’ Kevin Keegan when the duo met at the theatre on Monday night – now he has to achieve what Keegan failed to do and win a trophy at this club.
    Keegan, still a hopeless dreamer in his dotage, had raised the prospect of Newcastle winning the Champions League this season. 
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    But it rarely works like that and Howe, a more grounded individual than his famous forebear, realises as much. 
    Manchester City had to wait a generation to get their hands on the famous big-eared trophy and Paris Saint-Germain – sploshed 4-1 here three weeks ago – are still waiting despite all of their Middle Eastern oil wonga.
    That oil-firm derby had been played in a carnival atmosphere when St James’ Park welcomed back Champions League football after a 20-year absence.
    Here the locals were again in fine voice but their side lacked the nous to unlock the seasoned European veterans of Dortmund. 
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    Nick Pope had made a stunning double-save early on but sub Callum Wilson twice went close to a second-half equaliser after Alexander Isak had been forced off through injury. 
    Howe named the same starting eleven who had trounced PSG for the visit of Dortmund, who arrived unbeaten in the Bundesliga but bottom of this group.
    Group F consists of a PSG side shorn of Lionel Messi and Neymar, a Dortmund team with a Jude Bellingham-sized hole in it, and an AC Milan side which is far from vintage. 
    But it is still living up to its ‘Group of Death’ billing and the Geordies will now need a result or two in Dortmund and Paris before they return here to face AC Milan in December. 
    Sandro Tonali – facing a lengthy ban for breaking betting rules but lauded here by the club’s dizzy supporters after Saturday’s hammering of Crystal Palace – was left on the bench for the opening hour.  
    Inside the first two minutes, both keepers were tested – Pope saving with his feet to deny Donyell Malen and Gregor Kobel pushing away a curling shot from Anthony Gordon.
    And soon, Pope was pulling off an extraordinary double save, hurling himself one way, then the other to thwart Malen and Niclas Fullkrug.

    Nick Pope made a superb double save in the opening minutesCredit: Reuters
    Alexander Isak had to go off injured in the first halfCredit: Getty
    Ex-Manchester City youngster Nmecha finished expertly into the far sideCredit: AP
    It is remarkable that Pope is currently being frozen out of the England squad by Gareth Southgate. 
    Still, from the resulting corner, Newcastle broke swiftly, Isak feeding Gordon, whose shot was blocked by Kobel at his near post.
    It came at a cost though, Isak was injured by a tackle from behind as he made the pass.
    Dortmund were a far more organised and threatening team than PSG had been, they frequently had the Toon back-pedalling and forced a string of corners. 
    But Bruno Guimaraes, who looks born to this Champions League manner, pinged a lofted pass to Miguel Almiron, who tripped over his own feet as he attempted a shot. 
    Almiron had gone down moments earlier, and the Geordies appealed long and hard for a penalty against Schlotterbeck but Portuguese ref Artur Dias was having none of it.
    Gordon was becoming a real menace and the locals – happy as otters in the torrential rain – were celebrating with delirium every time their team won a corner. 

    Emre Can limped out of the game before the breakCredit: Reuters
    Sean Longstaff and his Newcastle team-mates struggled to find a breakthroughCredit: AP
    Callum Wilson should have equalised but hit the goalkeeperCredit: Getty
    Dortmund’s former Liverpool midfielder Emre Can had just hobbled off not long before the Germans seized the lead on 45 minutes. 
    Schlotterbeck won a crunching tackle in his own half and the Germany centre-back hurtled forward to play a perfectly-weighted pass to Nmecha, who fizzed home his shot.
    Here was confirmation of what we’d suspected a few weeks ago – that PSG had been as bad as Newcastle had been good – and that Howe’s team would face sterner tests.
    After the break, there was a full-throated response from the Toon Army, which seemed to inspire their boys.
    Fabian Schar won a resounding tackle which turned into a pass for Wilson, who exchanged passes with Gordon, but had his shot saved by Kobel, sticking out a foot from point-blank territory.
    Jacob Murphy was forced off by injury almost as soon as he’d arrived as a sub.
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    But as Newcastle staged a late rally, Matt Targett whipped in a free-kick from the left and Wilson connected with his shoulder and saw his effort crash against the crossbar.
    And in the dying moments Gordon’s shot cannoned off the turf and on to the bar, as the hosts finished with a flourish which ultimately came to nothing. 
    Anthony Gordon’s last-minute effort deflected back off the underside of the barCredit: Getty
    Miguel Almiron tries to create something as the Toon looked for an equaliserCredit: Getty
    Gordon tried to motivate the home crowdCredit: Getty
    Donyell Malen was a constant threat going forwardsCredit: PA
    Jacob Murphy lasted just a few minutes before a nasty-looking injuryCredit: Reuters
    Nick Pope joined the attack in injury-timeCredit: Reuters
    Sandro Tonali could have played his last match for ten monthsCredit: Getty More

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    TNT Sports presenter spotted dancing in stands at St James’ Park and waving Newcastle flag on night off

    TNT SPORTS presenter Lynsey Hipgrave was spotted dancing in the stands while waving a Newcastle flag ahead of their Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund.St James’ Park was rocking with a remarkable atmosphere yet again on Wednesday evening as they welcomed the German giants to the North East.
    Lynsey Hipgrave was spotted in the crowd at St James’ Park
    She was waving a Newcastle flag
    Lynsey presents both Premier League and Champions League coverage on TNT Sports
    It comes three weeks after they dismantled French champions Paris Saint-Germain 4-1 on Tyneside.
    And TNT Sports host Lynsey did not want to miss out on the action against Dortmund as she took her seat in the crowd on her night off.
    As the camera cut to her, she could be seen dancing while holding her Toon flag.
    And fellow presenter Laura Woods said: “She’s loving it. That’s a little two-step.”
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    Lynsey also took to social media to confirm she was at the game.
    She tweeted: “So good to be home 🖤🤍 Who’s excited for tonight?! #NewcastleUnited #Dortmund #ChampionsLeague.”
    The post was accompanied by a GIF of Will Ferrell’s character Buddy from Elf alongside the caption “I’m so excited!”.
    And one person on social media praised Lynsey for attending the match.
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    They said: “Lynsey Hipgrave living her best life. Love seeing TV personalities enjoying themselves, like we all do when doing things we love away from work.”
    Newcastle are competing in the Champions League for the first time in 20 years.
    They began their European campaign with a goalless draw away at AC Milan in the San Siro.
    They then thrashed PSG last time out – a result which left them top of the group heading into the clash with Dortmund. More

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    Glamorous football presenter and Kim Kardashian lookalike wows in bold outfit for Champions League clash

    MARIALUISA JACOBELLI has wowed her fans in a bold outfit.The football presenter was in position to cover the Champions League fixture between Napoli and Union Berlin.
    Marialuisa Jacobelli wowed fans with her outfitCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Marialuisa is a football presenterCredit: INSTAGRAM
    She was in Germany covering Napoli’s clash against Union BerlinCredit: INSTAGRAM
    She works for Italian outlet SportmediasetCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Marialuisa shared the snaps on her Instagram accountCredit: INSTAGRAM
    The Italian giants travelled to Germany to take on the Bundesliga side and won 1-0 thanks to a goal from Giacomo Raspadori.
    However, fans were more interested in Marialuisa as she carried out her job at the Olympiastadion Berlin.
    The presenter donned a silver puffer jacket along with a crop top and leather trousers.
    She uploaded a selection of pictures onto her Instagram account in which she can be seen posing as well as holding her microphone.
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    Marialuisa has 3.5million followers and they loved the snaps as they flooded her comment section.
    One fan gushed: “Gorgeous ❤️❤️.”
    A second wrote: “You are infinitely beautiful, wonderful Marialuisa ❤️.”
    A third commented: “How beautiful is this shot.”
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    A fourth said: “Sooooooo beautiful.”
    Marialuisa has been likened to Kim Kardashian (pictured)Credit: Getty
    The pair have similar facial features and hairCredit: Instagram @marialuisajacobelli_
    Marialuisa has a massive online followingCredit: Instagram @marialuisajacobelli_
    She ahs 3.5million followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @marialuisajacobelli_
    Another added: “Always beautiful whatever you do 😍.”
    Marialuisa has also been hailed as a Kim Kardashian lookalike after rising to fame from her work at Sportmediaset in Italy.
    The comparisons to the reality TV star come from their similar hair and facial features.
    When she is not posting content from matches, she shares snippets of her life.
    She can often be seen relaxing on a beach.
    She has recently travelled to Monaco, Rome and Milan.
    The 31-year-old was also lucky enough to be gifted a shirt from Inter Milan star Benjamin Pavard after the victory over Benfica earlier in October.
    Marialuisa often stuns her fans with her snapsCredit: Instagram @marialuisajacobelli_ More

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    Laura Woods responds to brutal description of Geordie partners live on TV after public romance with Adam Collard

    LAURA WOODS brilliantly responded after being given a brutal description of what to expect from Geordies amid her romance with Adam Collard.The TNT Sports presenter was in position at St James’ Park ahead of Newcastle’s Champions League clash against Borussia Dortmund.
    Laura Woods was on duty for Newcastle’s clash against Borussia Dortmund
    Woods was given a brutal description of Geordie partnersCredit: Reuters
    She is dating Newcastle native Adam CollardCredit: Getty
    Les Ferdinand (right) gave the description on TNT Sports
    Woods, 36, recently broke hearts as she went official with the Love Island star from Newcastle.
    However, according to former Magpies star Les Ferdinand, she may have to deal with being second best at times.
    During TNT Sports’ coverage of the European tie, Ferdinand claimed that football is the most important thing in the area.
    Ferdinand told Woods it was “football, the wife and then work” up in North East, leaving the presenter looking shocked at first.
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    Woods was then able to brilliantly respond as she jibed back as she appeared to say: “What about the wife and work?”
    Ferdinand then simply claimed that “football is everything” in the community.
    Last month, The Sun revealed that Woods had enjoyed a string of dates with Collard.
    They then became official and last week were spotted on a romantic dog walk in London after Laura posted her own snaps with very intimate pictures of Adam in bed and on the sofa.
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    The reality TV star has now revealed how he managed to bag his first date with the TV presenter.
    He told The Sun: “The first time we met – I’ll hold my hands up – I did DM her first and got a reply but then nothing ever happened.
    “Then she called us out for basically leaving her on read.
    “It’s hard to meet people, isn’t it? I’m from Newcastle and eventually we met up, and then went on a very undercover date, and obviously what comes out in the press, comes out in the press, but it’s not always the full story.
    Laura is a favourite among sports fansCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
    She used to work at talkSPORTCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
    But made the career change earlier this yearCredit: Instagram/@laurawoodsy
    “I’m kind of glad in a way as well, as I feel like there’s an element of having to hide too much now.”
    Woods is still a favourite among sports fans. However, they have had to come to terms with her no longer being available.
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    Robert Lewandowski slumps over seat in despair after watching Barcelona team-mate’s awful free-kick in win over Shakhtar

    IT’S tough to say what was more shocking.A horrific free-kick from Ronald Araujo or the reaction in the stands from his legendary Barcelona pals Robert Lewandowski and Frenkie De Jong.
    Robert Lewandowski was stunned by Ronald Araujo’s poor effort and Barcelona team-mates were clearly also far from impressed

    Araujo frustrated watching Barca players with his free-kick woeCredit: Alamy
    Araujo spiralled a dead-ball so far over the top of the bar that it was more worthy of the rugby World Cup.
    Even the Uruguayan defender smiled bashfully – helped by Barca edging towards a 2-1 Champions League win over Shakhtar Donetsk.
    But Araujo’s rueful response was nothing compared to the expressions from sidelined Nou camp heroes.
    Injured striker Lewandowski, 35, slumped forward in disbelief with his head over the seat in front and his hands spread wide.
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    And De Jong was almost as expressive.
    The perennial Manchester United target turned to Lewandowski laughing, then buried his head down into his hands.
    Other watching barca players were hardly more sympathetic.
    One fan wrote: “Frenkie, Gavi, laugh at Araujo freekick.”
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    And one observer noted how Barcelona have been spoilt over the years with dead-ball demons like seven-time ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi.
    The nonplussed Nou Camp supporter posted: “Our free kick game has gone from the GOAT bending it into the top corner, to big Ronald Araujo smashing it into row Z. ”
    Victory gave Barca three straight wins in Group H.
    Ferran Torres and Fernin Lopez struck during a first-half stroll.
    But Georgiy Sudakov brilliantly cut the deficit for the Ukrainian visitors on 62 minutes – albeit in vain. More

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    Newcastle 0 Dortmund 1 LIVE RESULT: Champions League Group F blown wide open after Toon suffer damning defeat

    NEWCASTLE suffered their first home defeat of the season in a thrilling Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund.There were early warning signs when Nick Pope was forced to pull off an incredible double save.
    But Eddie Howe’s men fashioned some good chances of their own which included hitting the crossbar several times.
    However, Nmecha’s well-worked strike turned out to be the difference maker.

    RESULT: Newcastle 0-1 Dortmund
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    TV channel: TNT Sports 2
    Newcastle XI: Pope; Trippier, Lascelles, Schar, Burn; Guiamares, Longstaff, Joelinton; Almiron, Gordon, Isak
    Dortmund XI: Kobel; Wolf, Hummels, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini; Nmecha, Can, Sabitzer; Reus, Fullkrug, Malen

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    Newcastle’s return to the Champions League has finally hit a stumbling block…
    …but the Toon will not be able to feel down on their luck for long.
    And that’s because in just 13 days time they go to Germany for a rematch with tonight’s victors, and Group F could not be poised finer.
    You will not want to miss it, and you won’t with us here at SunSport.
    Until then, thanks for joining us and goodnight.
    Terzic praises players’ passion
    A delighted Edin Terzic revealed that why it wasn’t quite the perfect performance, it was the perfect result.
    The impressive Dortmund coach insisted that his team’s skill and tactical expertise got them into a first half lead before grit and determination carried them through to victory after the break.
    With the first half, we deserved the win. With the second half, we protected the win, so we are really happy. In the second half, it was all about them, and we had to defend a lot, but we did it with a lot of passion, a little luck, and a great goalie.Edin TerzicTNT Sports

    All change in Group F
    What a difference a few hours can make.
    Newcastle were riding high at the top of Group F before kick-off this evening, but defeat to Borussia Dortmund has seen them slip to third place.
    Paris Saint-Germain – who the Toon thumped just three weeks ago – move up to first after AC Milan, while Dortmund themselves leapfrog Newcastle on the head-to-head ruling.

    Newcastle 0-1 Dortmund
    PSG 3-0 AC Milan

    Credit: uefa.com
    Nmecha on the mark
    The only goal at St James’ Park this evening was scored by 23-year-old Fekix Nmecha.
    The former Manchester City midfielder’s strike was his first ever goal in the Champions League goal in just his sixth appearance in the competition – the previous five all coming as substitute.

    Howe rues doubly-disappointing evening
    Eddie Howe has said that the injuries suffered by Alexander Isak and Jacob Murphy were tough to take on a disappointing evening at St James’ Park.
    The Newcastle boss saw his Swedish striker succumb to an early groin problem before substitute Murphy fell heavily on his arm just three minutes after his introduction in the second period.
    Howe also felt his side’s bad luck continued late on when the ball wouldn’t fall kindly for them in the Dortmund penalty area.
    It was a tough game for us. I thought in the first we were off where we needed to be. I thought tactically they were good. In the second half we were better, but the ball wouldn’t go in for us. [Isak’s injury] was a blow for us, as was Jacob [Murphy] coming off as well with what looks a serious injury. It’s another difficult thing to take from tonight, we’ve got a small squad as it. With all the games we’ve got to come, that’s probably the most disappointing thing of the night.Eddie HoweTNT Sports

    Match stats from St James’ Park
    Newcastle have suffered a first home defeat in a major European match for the first time since March 2003 when they lost to Barcelona – they had gone 24 unbeaten in between these defeats (W19 D5).

    Full time – Newcastle 0-1 Dortmund
    The whistle goes, and the players, management and supporters of Borussia Dortmund celebrate a well-earned three points in the Champions League.
    The only goal – Dortmund’s first in the competition – was scored on the stroke of half-time by former Manchester City graduate Felix Nmecha.
    The Bundesliga side was an excellent attacking three in the first half, and a resilient defensive unit in the second – albeit with a little help from their crossbar.
    Newcastle, meanwhile, rarely got going, failed to recreate the intensity of their PSG success, and saw two players in Alexander Isak and Jacob Murphy succumb to injury.

    Newcastle 0-1 Dortmund
    90+4. It’s off the crossbar again!!
    Newcastle win a corner and send everyone up including goalkeeper Nick Pope, although none of the home players are able to meet Trippier’s cross.
    However, the ball is kept alive and eventually finds its way through to Gordon inside the area, whose resulting shot loops up off a defender, over Kobel, and on to the frame of the goal.
    Still spinning away from the goalline, Dortmund manage to smuggle it behind for one final corner, which leads to Almiron smashing over from 25 yards.
    That will be that.

    Newcastle 0-1 Dortmund
    90+3. A wild miskick from Bensebaini momentarily offers excitement with Wilson on the prowl, but Kobel is quickly off his line to claim the ball.
    Adding injury to insult, the left-back appears to have pulled his hamstring in making the mistake.
    Newcastle 0-1 Dortmund
    90+1. Trippier’s free-kick is swung viciously towards the far post…
    …where goalkeeper Kobel claws it away to safety.

    Newcastle 0-1 Dortmund
    90. Guimaraes finds himself on the ball midway inside the Dortmund half, but with ten opponents ahead of him has nowhere to go.
    Eventually, he feeds Gordon on the left, who is crudely upended by Hummels.
    It’s a free-kick to Newcastle in a dangerous position, and there will be four minutes of stoppage time.
    Newcastle 0-1 Dortmund
    88. You get the feeling that might have been Newcastle’s chance.
    Not for the first time this evening, it’s the travelling Dortmund fans – up in the St James’ heavens – that can be heard making all the noise.
    Newcastle 0-1 Dortmund
    86. Wilson hits the crossbar!
    Targett finally gets a delivery spot on from a free-kick out on the left, and the Newcastle striker climbs to meet in.
    Twisting and turning in the air, Wilson doesn’t actually get a clean contact on the cross, using a combination of head and shoulder to loop an effort on to the woodwork.
    Perhaps a crisp connection would have found the back of the net.
    Newcastle 0-1 Dortmund
    85. Newcastle survive the set-piece, and then break downfield to win one of their own through the industrious Gordon.
    It causes some momentary panic inside the penalty area, eventually falling for Lascelles to strike with a shot blocked at close quarters.
    Newcastle 0-1 Dortmund
    83. Wilson is wiped out by Schlotterbeck 30 yards from goal, only for referee Artur Dias to inexplicably wave play on.
    With the home crowd voicing their disapproval, Dortmund counter and win a corner.
    Newcastle 0-1 Dortmund – Guimaraes yellow card
    81. Bruno Guimaraes goes into the book for a foul on Sabitzer.
    It’s a first Newcastle yellow card tonight, but more of a concern is the valuable seconds it eats up.
    Newcastle 0-1 Dortmund
    80. Ten to go and Newcastle are camped in the Dortmund half.
    On the touchline, Eddie Howe urges his players on for a last push.
    Dortmund, however, are defending very well.
    Newcastle 0-1 Dortmund – Dortmund triple change
    78. Edin Terzic throws on three sets of fresh legs for the final 12 minutes or so.
    Former West Ham man Sebastian Haller is on for Niclas Fullkrug, Niklas Sule replaces the lively Donyell Malen, and Giovanni Reyna – son of Claudio – takes over from goalscorer Felix Nmecha.
    Newcastle 0-1 Dortmund
    76. Newcastle are dominating possession now, but what can they do with it?
    At the moment, they are struggling to find ways to unlock the Borussia Dortmund defence.
    Newcastle 0-1 Dortmund
    74. A first chance for Adeyemi to run at the Newcastle defence, but even he can’t keep the wayward pass forward in play.
    Darren Fletcher points out that the German forward was recently clocked at running at 21 miles-per-hour: “That’s quick enough to get you a speeding ticket in the roads around schools in the UK.”
    Newcastle 0-1 Dortmund
    72. Inside the final 20 minutes, and Newcastle will be hoping that the enforced change will not derail them as it did in the first half.
    Newcastle 0-1 Dortmund – Newcastle double substitution
    70. Jacob Murphy was on the pitch for just three-and-a-half minutes, but has succumbed to injury.
    He goes off, his arm in a makeshift sling, and is replaced by Joe Willock, he himself making a first appearance this season after injury.
    Also on is Matt Targett at left-back for Dan Burn.
    Newcastle 0-1 Dortmund
    69. Now substitute Jacob Murphy has gone down in discomfort.
    The substitute landed heavily on his shoulder following a challenge from Ozcan and it looks a real sore one.
    Ouch.

    Newcastle 0-1 Dortmund
    68. Hummels shows he’s not just a class act in defence by tricking his way beyond Burn inside the box and fizzing a ball across the face of the Newcastle goal.
    It only needs a touch, but its Tonali with the interception, clearing superbly from underneath his own crossbar.
    In any case, the flag was up for offside.
    Newcastle 0-1 Dortmund
    66. Tonali is straight at it, winning the ball back from two Dortmund midfielders.
    He slips a pass through to Wilson, but he is dealt with by the equally-impressive Hummels. More

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    Watch Man Utd legend gatecrash Andre Onana’s live TV interview and leave keeper looking sheepish

    HUMBLE Andre Onana saw his live TV interview gatecrashed by a Manchester United legend.The Red Devils goalkeeper had plenty of media work to do following his 97th-minute penalty save against Copenhagen.
    Andre Onana spoke to the media after his heroics at Old TraffordCredit: X @ManUtd
    The Manchester United goalkeeper’s interview was gatecrashedCredit: X @ManUtd
    The £47million Cameroonian star, 27, dived the right way to deny Henrik Larsson’s son Jordan with the last action of the Champions League tie.
    That ensured Erik ten Hag’s men held on for an important 1-0 win, their first points of the group stage, following Harry Maguire’s header.
    And during his chat to the media in the mixed zone beside the Old Trafford tunnel, Onana was singing the praises of Maguire while downplaying his own heroics.
    But as he was talking, a booming voice came from out of shot before a big hand slapped Onana on the shoulder.
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    Then Rio Ferdinand appeared in front of the camera congratulating the goalkeeper.
    The ex-defender, who was covering the game as a pundit for TNT Sports, said: “Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!”
    He then shook hands with Onana and added: “Take care, good luck.”
    A blushing Onana – who has sparked a blossoming bromance with Tyson Fury – could not help but smile at the wholesome interaction as he replied: “Thank you.”
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    In his interview, fans joked he had taken a leaf out of Roy Keane’s book with his brilliant response.
    Asked about his super save, Onana said: “I was just doing my job, being calm, not under pressure and making myself big, waiting as long as possible and making the save.
    “We had to win this game. We cannot go out after the first three games already, we are too big to go out so soon as possible. We have to fight and work hard.
    “I am happy for the goal from Harry, he was the hero tonight and I am very happy for him.”
    Eagle-eyed supporters hailed Alejandro Garnacho for scuffing up the penalty spot ahead of Larsson’s effort.
    But others think the penalty should have been retaken as a reverse angle appeared to show Onana had come off his line before the kick.
    The mystery man was former United defender Rio FerdinandCredit: X @ManUtd
    Onana was genuinely touched and appreciative of the gestureCredit: X @ManUtd
    He went the right way to make the last-gasp penalty saveCredit: Getty More