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      Arsenal star Declan Rice mocked after being spotted awkwardly ‘playing up to cameras’ in Champions League training

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      ARSENAL star Declan Rice has been mocked by rival fans after being spotted “playing up for the cameras” in Champions League training.Arsenal will host PSV Eindhoven in Europe’s premier club competition at the Emirates Stadium tonight.
      Declan Rice has been mocked by fans for ‘playing up for the cameras’Credit: Reuters

      There could be several Champions League debutants for Arsenal tonight, one being the club-record £105million signing Rice.
      The England international has achieved huge success already in Europe by captaining West Ham to the Conference League title last season.
      Prior to tonight’s game, Rice had been panned for his reaction to being handed an Adidas Champions League ball which Arsenal were training with.
      A video of Rice was posted on Twitter captioned “Find someone who looks at you like Declan Rice looks at the Champions League ball.”
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      As Emile-Smith Rowe handed Rice the ball he held it in hand, pausing for a while and smiling.
      The video went viral and rival fans took to Twitter to comment on the midfielder’s reaction.
      One fan said: “Stop playing up for the camera.”
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      A second said: “Begging it for the camera.”
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      A third put: “Accidentally gives the camera a stare afterwards.”
      A fourth added: “Even Smith Rowe calls him out you can see him pointing at the cameras.”
      Mikel Arteta’s side are in Group B along with Sevilla and Lens in what is their first season back in the Champions League since 2017 when Arsene Wenger was in charge.
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      Meet Ivan Provedel: Italian goalkeeper who scored for Lazio

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      IVAN Provedel is only the second goalkeeper to score from open play in the Champions League.But who is he and when did he score for his club? Here’s everything you need to know about Ivan Provedel.
      Goalkeeper Ivan Provedel pictured in September 2023Credit: Alamy
      Who is Ivan Provedel?
      Ivan Provedel, born March 17, 1994, is an Italian professional goalkeeper for Serie A club Lazio.
      During his youth career, Provedel spent time at Udinese and Chievo, before forging a successful senior career.
      During the 2013–14 season, the goalkeeper played on loan for Pisa in Lega Pro Prima Divisione. 
      The following season, he played on loan for Perugia, before making appearances for Modena, Pro Vercelli, Empoli, Juve Stabia and Spezia.
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      In 2022, the sports star also received his first Italy national football team callup, as then-manager Roberto Mancini named him to be part of the squad for the UEFA Nations League games against England and Hungary.
      As of September 2023, Provedel boasts an impressive 105,000 followers on Instagram – where he regularly shares snaps both on and off the pitch.
      When did Ivan Provedel join Lazio?
      On August 8, 2022, Provedel moved to Lazio after completing a definite transfer from Spezia.
      And it was with this club that the goalkeeper etched his name into the Champions League history books – becoming only the second goalie to score from open play in the competition.
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      Liege’s Sinan Bolat was the only other when he also headed in a late equaliser against AZ Alkmaar in the group stages back in December 2021.
      When did Ivan Provedel score for Lazio?
      In September 2023, goalkeeper Ivan Provedel scored an incredible last-ditch equaliser – earning his side a Champions League draw against Atletico Madrid.
      Five minutes into stoppage time, the goalkeeper, ventured forward to join the attack for one last throw of the dice at a set-piece.
      The initial corner was cleared by the Atletico defence, but it fell straight back to the taker, who then pushed the ball to Luis Alberto.
      The attacker whipped in a dangerous in-swinging cross from out on the left, and it sailed over everybody until the leaping Provedel met it and glanced home a header past his opposite number Jan Oblak – sparking incredible scenes.
      Following the winning moment, stunned fans took to social media to react to the scenes.
      One wrote: ”He must be dreaming about this his whole entire life. What a Goal.”
      A second said: ”Insane,” while a third added: ”Football is the greatest sport ever and no other comes even close.”
      Clips shared on social media have attracted millions of views and thousands of likes as fans rush to watch the viral moment – with one video receiving over two million views and 15 thousand likes in less than 24 hours. More

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      Fans fear Harry Kane is ‘going full Steve McClaren’ after bizarre ‘Manchester’ comment ahead of United’s clash vs Bayern

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      FANS have joked that Harry Kane is “going Steve McClaren” following his latest press conference.The England captain quit Tottenham last month for a new life in Germany with Bayern Munich.
      Harry Kane has spoken to the press ahead of Bayern’s clash with Man UnitedCredit: EPA
      Steve McClaren famously spoke with a Dutch twang at FC TwenteCredit: Reuters
      Kane, 30, has scored four goals in his first four Bundesliga matches since joining the German champions.
      Tonight he will face an English side for the first time since leaving Spurs, with Bayern hosting Manchester United in the Champions League.
      Ahead of the match, Kane was complimentary of United, calling them a “great club”.
      Fans noticed that, as is often customary for players from overseas, the striker referred to them as “Manchester”, rather than “United”.
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      Writer Michael Cox noticed the quirk, tweeting: “Calling them just “Manchester” as soon as he starts playing abroad! Good to see he’s adjusting to the culture.”
      A fan subsequently joked: “Need to look out for ‘Champions League’ without the definite article, then we know he’s going McClaren.”
      Former England boss McClaren famously spoke English with a Dutch accent while managing FC Twente in the Eredivisie, while Joey Barton adopted a French twang when he was at Marseille in 2012.
      On the similarities, one fan tweeted: “Noticed Harold Kane is already starting to try and give a German twist with some words in his interviews.
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      “He’s gonna be doing a Schteve McClaren and Barton in no time.”
      While a second asked: “Is Kane speaking with a bit of a German twang? Echos of Steve McClaren at Twente.”
      Another joked: “How long until Harry Kane starts ‘doing a Steve McClaren? I give him by next Tuesday. He’ll be doing a Joey Barton by tonight.”
      Chatting to the press ahead of tonight’s game, Kane said: “Obviously over the summer I know there were some talks between a few clubs in the background, but Bayern was a team I was really interested by and really excited by, so there weren’t many other discussions.
      “Once they came in, it was between them and Tottenham to talk, and the deal got done.
      “My focus is on here, obviously Manchester are a great club, a really big club as well, but I decided to come here and I’m really happy I have.”
      His boss Thomas Tuchel, meanwhile, claimed that English pundits create “noise” around the Red Devils.
      The former Chelsea manager said: “There is always a lot of noise around Manchester United.
      “A lot of pundits in the UK are from Manchester United. You have a legacy from Alex Ferguson which creates expectations around the club.
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      “All of us, me in Bayern and my colleague at Man Utd, want to achieve the same things.
      “It is pretty common at Man Utd that little things become a bit bigger or the talking is a bit noisier.”
      Thomas Tuchel is ready to face Man United this eveningCredit: AFP More

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      CBS Sports host Kate Abdo looks awkward as Micah Richards brutally trolls Jamie Carragher and shocks Thierry Henry

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      MICAH RICHARDS shocked co-hosts Kate Abdo and Thierry Henry as he ripped into Jamie Carragher during CBS’ Champions League coverage.CBS’ coverage of the Champions League has become a hit around the world due to the electric chemistry between the pundits and host.
      Fans have loved the chemistry of the CBS studio in recent yearsCredit: Twitter @CBSSportsGolazo

      And one of the things that fans have loved so much is the team being happy to lay into each other.
      Yesterday’s coverage saw the CBS crew cover Newcastle’s trip to AC Milan and Manchester City’s win over Red Star Belgrade.
      And fans online were in stitches when Richards trolled co-host Carrgher, saying: “Can I just make a reference?
      “We’ve been on air for five hours and we haven’t actually referenced that you should be doing Thursday nights.”
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      Both Abdo and Henry seemed a bit shocked that Richards would go there but Carragher came back and said: “I’ll do Thursdays if you do Wednesdays.”
      But of course the whole thing was taken in good nature with the four laughing as they exchanged their typical banter.
      Richards was referencing the fact that Liverpool failed to qualify for the Champions League last year for the first time since the 2015-16 season.
      The Merseyside club finished fifth on 67 points, four points behind Newcastle in fourth.
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      It was the first time Liverpool have finished outside the top four while Klopp has been in charge for a full season.
      The club’s Europa League campaign will kick off tomorrow when the Reds take on Austrian side LASK.
      Fans on Twitter found Richards’ burn of Carragher hilarious, with one saying “Big Meeks with the burn!”, alongside a laughing emoji
      Another fan said: “Big Meeks needs his mate @alanshearer on board this season, get @Carra23 on the Thursday night shift.”
      While a third said: “Such a shame we can’t watch this show in the UK.”
      The CBS team will be back tonight as they cover Real Madrid vs unlikely Bundesliga qualifiers Union Berlin and Bayern Munich vs Manchester United. More

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      Laura Woods’ rude joke leaves Ally McCoist awkwardly squirming on her TNT Sports Champions League debut

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      LAURA WOODS left Ally McCoist in stitches as she made a hilarious joke live on TNT during the Champions League coverage. Woods was hosting TNT’s coverage of Manchester City’s 3-1 win over Red Star Belgrade last night.
      Laura Woods made a rude and hilarious joke live on TNT Sports’ Champions League coverage last nightCredit: Getty
      It left Ally McCoist in fits of laughterCredit: Getty
      And the treble winners’ second half comeback wasn’t the most entertaining part of the evening with Woods leaving McCoist unable to stop laughing.
      The former TalkSPORT presenter asked McCoist about City’s first goal which came from Julian Alvarez.
      But despite looking for a discussion around the World Cup Winner’s calm and collected finish, she was distracted by a pack of sweets behind McCoist in the gantry.
      Woods asked if they belonged to the former Scotland international, but he denied he had been snacking on the treats and suggested they belonged to his co-commentator Darren Fletcher instead.
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      In fact McCoist even said he had been having some healthy snacks and said if the camera was to pan to his side then those watching from home would see some nuts and a banana that he had finished earlier in the evening.
      Woods didn’t skip a beat before jumping at the opportunity to make a crude joke at her colleague’s expense.
      She said: “It would be a dangerous camera angle if that’s what we were seeing.”
      McCoist couldn’t catch his breath after Woods made the joke with the ex-Rangers striker laughing uncontrollably after briefly squirming.
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      The pair are good pals from their time presenting the talkSPORT breakfast show together.
      And they shared a wholesome moment together earlier in the broadcast when they reunited for the first time since Laura left the radio show to join TNT Sport.
      Woods recently left the talkSPORT breakfast show to join the team at TNT SportCredit: Getty More

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      Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel ‘slapped with strict warning at secret meeting with club annoyed by negative ex-Chelsea chief’

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      THOMAS TUCHEL has reportedly been slapped with a strict warning at a secret meeting with Bayern Munich board members.The Bayern boss has been informed about his negative behaviour in recent months.
      Thomas Tuchel has been slapped with a strict warning from Bayern chiefsCredit: Getty
      According to German outlet Bild, Bayern chiefs have been unimpressed by Tuchel’s “erratic” conduct following the club’s failed transfers during the summer window.
      Bild claims there was a secret meeting held earlier this month while the players were away on international duty to discuss the matter.
      The 50-year-old was told to be less negative and emotional when talking about his squad in public.
      Bayern bosses are also said to be concerned about his comments upsetting players and have given a strict warning that his attitude needs to change.
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      The ex-Chelsea chief arrived at the Bundesliga side less than six months ago when he replaced Julian Nagelsmann – and he reportedly tested the bosses’ patience during the summer transfer window.
      Although the German giants managed to sign Harry Kane for £100m, Tuchel also wanted Declan Rice, Kyle Walker and Joao Palhinha – and was frustrated when the club missed out on their signatures.
      Tuchel has endured a difficult start to his management at the Allianz Arena.
      He arrived having a potential Treble on the cards in the latter stages of the season.
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      But they were knocked out of the German Cup, then lost to Man City in the quarter-finals of the Champions League and nearly blew the Bundesliga title before snatching it on the last day from Borussia Dortmund.
      Meanwhile, Bayern had a strong start to this season, thrashing Werder Bremen 4-0 in their Bundesliga campaign opener.
      But they were held to a 2-2 draw by Bayer Leverkusen last Friday.
      Tuchel’s squad return to the Champions League tonight where they will host Manchester United.
      The Bayern boss will not be on the sidelines however as he serves a one-match suspension.
      The German coach was sent to the stands during Bayern’s 1-1 second-leg draw with City in April, and was handed the punishment of watching tonight’s game away from the dugout. More

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      I won Premier League with Arsenal.. they’re so boring to watch this season, Arteta must go back to what worked last year

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      ARSENAL legend Emmanuel Petit has admitted his former club have been boring to watch this season – and demanded Mikel Arteta goes back to what worked last season.The 52-year-old confessed that things with the Gunners are “not perfect right now”.
      Arsenal icon Emmanuel Petit has admitted Arsenal are boring to watchCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Petit seemed unimpressed with Arteta’s side’s start to the season and told Betway he “got bored” of watching them during their clash against Everton on the weekend.
      The French midfielder, who won the Premier League with Arsenal in 1997-98 and made 118 appearances in all, scoring 11 goals.
      He said: “I watched Arsenal against Everton and I got bored before they found an answer late in the game.
      “They need to start playing as they did last season. They were so enjoyable to watch until the last few games of last season.
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      “They don’t seem to be playing that way any more. If they want to improve, they need that back.”
      Arsenal have returned to the Champions League for the first time in six years.
      Arteta has got a youthful squad and Petit seems concerned his players may not have enough experience at the elite level.
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      He continued: “They’ve got great young prospects, but not many players have experience at the elite level.
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      “Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Gabriel Jesus, and so on, but I’m looking at other players too.
      “Martinelli and Trossard have never played in the Champions League before.
      “It’ll be very interesting to see how Arsenal cope with the demands of both the Premier League and the Champions League games.” 
      Arsenal will open their Champions League campaign tonight against PSV Eindhoven.
      The Arsenal icon said a win against PSV is a must as the Gunners need to redeem themselves.
      The Gunners are undefeated this term and have won four of their five Premier League games but they lie fourth on the table – two spots lower than where they finished last season.
      He added: “Things are not perfect for Arsenal right now, and they definitely need to win against PSV. The first few games are so important.” More

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      How Man Utd lined up last time they beat Bayern Munich with forgotten cult icon on bench and legendary starting XI

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are looking for their first victory over Bayern Munich in 13 years when they face the German giants at Allianz Arena this evening.The Red Devils enjoyed their greatest ever triumph against Bayern in 1999, completing the Treble thanks to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s late heroics in Barcelona.
      Man United took on Bayern Munich at Old Trafford in 2010Credit: PA:Press Association
      Sir Alex Ferguson pitted his wits against Louis van GaalCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      United have had scarce success against the Bundesliga champions since, winning just one of their subsequent eight meetings.
      That victory came on April 7, 2010 – a 3-2 Old Trafford triumph that still saw Sir Alex Ferguson’s men eliminated on away goals at the quarter-final stage.
      The Red Devils went into the match trailing 2-1 from the first leg, but came roaring out the blocks – taking a 3-0 lead on the night via a Darron Gibson goal and Nani double.
      Ivica Olic pulled one back for Bayern on the stroke of half-time, before Arjen Robben’s stunning strike on 74 minutes broke United hearts.
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      Ferguson started with experienced stopper Edwin van der Sar in goal, behind a back four comprised of Rafael, Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidic and Patrice Evra.
      Nani and Antonio Valencia were deployed on the wings, with Michael Carrick, Darren Fletcher and Gibson packing the midfield.
      Wayne Rooney led the line on his own, with Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez having departed the previous summer.
      Ferguson brought John O’Shea on for Rooney on 55 minutes to try to defend his side’s lead.
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      Man United looked to pack the midfield against Bayern
      Darron Gibson opened the scoring on the night for Man UnitedCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Arjen Robben broke Red Devils hearts at Old TraffordCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      When chasing a goal late on, he turned to Dimitar Berbatov and Ryan Giggs,
      Also on the bench that night was forgotten cult hero Federico Macheda.
      Jonny Evans, who made a surprise return to the club this summer, was also a substitute, alongside Tomasz Kuszczak and Paul Scholes.
      Bayern, managed by Louis van Gaal, started with veteran Hans-Jorg Butt in goal, behind Philipp Lahm, Daniel van Buyten, Martin Demichelis and Holger Badstuber in defence.
      Future United star Bastian Schweinsteiger, at this point in his pomp, was alongside Mark van Bommel in the middle – with Robben and Franck Ribery on the flanks.
      Wily forward Olic partnered Thomas Muller in attack – while Bayern called on Mario Gomez, Hamit Altintop and Danijel Pranjic from the bench.
      Bayern went on to beat Lyon 4-0 on aggregate in the semi-finals, before falling 2-0 to Inter Milan in the final courtesy of Diego Milito’s double.
      Louis van Gaal selected a 4-4-2 formation
      Federico Macheda had shot to prominence earlier in the seasonCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd More