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      Laura Woods left ‘embarrassed’ live on TV as Rio Ferdinand cheekily shows her up on her TNT Sports debut

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      LAURA WOODS was hilariously pranked by Rio Ferdinand during her TNT Sports debut as the Manchester United legend nutmegged her on the Etihad pitch.Woods, 36, was hosting her first Champions League game for the broadcaster on Tuesday evening as Manchester City came from behind to clinch a 3-1 win over Red Star Belgrade.
      Rio Ferdinand brought up his nutmeg on Laura Woods live on airCredit: Twitter @footballontnt

      Ferdinand nutmegged Woods as they made their way off the pitchCredit: Twitter @footballontnt
      Woods gave Ferdinand a jokey backslap after the incidentCredit: Twitter @footballontnt
      The ex-talkSPORT host was joined by pundits Ferdinand and Joleon Lescott for the match.
      And it was the former Man Utd defender who brilliantly popped the ball through Woods’ legs as they moved from the pitch to the touchline.
      When the presenter was attempting to move onto another segment, Ferdinand interrupted by saying: “How dare you try and get away with it. Don’t even try to go to any link.
      “There’s been a nutmeg live on air on her debut. Laura Woods has been megged.”
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      The TNT Sports broadcast then showed the moment from a couple of different angles.
      Ferdinand added: “Just popped it through quickly, beautiful.”
      Woods responded by pretending to hit the former England international.
      And she said: “I think that was probably better, the backslap.”
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      TNT Sports tweeted the video out on social media as Ferdinand replied with four laughing emojis.
      Reacting to the clip, one person said: “No way lool what a debut @laura_woodsy 😩🤣🤣.”
      Another added: “Ferdinand gives no chill 😂😂😂😂.”
      While a third replied: “Rio bad guy 😂😂😂.” More

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      Lazio GOALKEEPER Provedel scores incredible 95th minute equaliser in Champions League thriller with Atletico Madrid

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      LAZIO goalkeeper Ivan Provedel SCORED a last-ditch equaliser to earn his side a Champions League draw against Atletico Madrid.The Italian headed home in the final seconds to snatch a share of the spoils and leave Atletico Madrid stunned.
      Lazio’s goalkeeper Ivan Provedel was the unlikely hero against Atletico MadridCredit: AP
      The Italian headed home a last-ditch equaliser in the Champions LeagueCredit: Getty
      The stopper’s stunning header sparked an incredible celebration at Stadio OlimpicoCredit: Reuters
      He became only the second goalie to score from open-play in the competitionCredit: AP
      Provedel was hoisted into the air by his team-matesCredit: Getty
      The Spanish visitors looked set to take all three points back home for the Stadio Olimpico courtesy of Pablo Barrios’ first half strike.
      But with 95 minutes on the clock, the 29-year-old shotstopper 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 to spark wild scenes.
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      However, the Lazio hero somehow managed to keep his composure as he simply pushed away his onrushing team-mates and raced back towards his own half for the restart.
      His unbelievable moment has etched his name into the Champions League history books by becoming only the second goalkeeper to score from open play in the competition.
      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.
      Fans could not believe what they were seeing as the clip soon went viral on social media.
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      And one even said that Atletico boss Diego Simeone got exactly what he deserved for moving forward Alvaro Morata back to defence.
      They tweeted: “This is exactly what you get for playing Morata as a 3rd center back you dinosaur of a manager.”
      “I can’t wrap my head around the fact that a goalkeeper has this good timing and penalty box movement,” commented another.
      “Insane,” declared another shocked supporter before adding: “Maybe he could have been a striker under different life circumstances.”
      A fellow fan said: “Football is the greatest sport ever and no other comes even close.”
      While another wrote: “He must be dreaming about this his whole entire life. What a Goal.”
      Fans reacted in disbelief as Ivan Provedel’s brilliant equaliser went viralCredit: AP More

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      Ten Hag has NO regrets about missing out on Harry Kane despite horror start as Man Utd boss lauds ‘big talent’ Hojlund

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      ERIK TEN HAG has no regrets over missing out on Harry Kane as he bid to stop the England talisman tomorrow.The Manchester United manager made Kane his No 1 transfer target at the start of the summer.
      Man Utd missed out on signing Harry Kane this summerCredit: Getty
      The Red Devils signed Rasmus Hojlund insteadCredit: Getty
      But the striker, 30, ended up leaving Tottenham for Champions League opponents Bayern Munich in a £104million deal.
      United brought in rookie Rasmus Hojland, 20, for an initial £64m but they have slumped to THREE defeats in their opening five Prem games.
      Asked if he had any regrets at not landing Kane, Ten Hag said: “No. We are happy with Rasmus.
      “For the first game, he was injured. He played against Arsenal, he’s had a start, now we have to integrate him in the team.
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      “You can see he’s a big talent.”
      United have scored just six goals in five Prem games this season, while Kane has netted four times in four Bundesliga matches.
      Now that Hojlund has returned from a back injury, Ten Hag is confident the Dane will form a great partnership with Marcus Rashford, who hit career-best 30 goals last season.
      He said: “We have to work on how the two can benefit from each other.
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      Erik ten Hag has no regrets about not signing KaneCredit: PA
      “But they have to know each other and that process has just started but at the same time, we need results. It has to go hand in hand.
      “We learn from every training session and every game and we reflect.
      “We have seen Rasmus and Rashy together, they are talking about how they can benefit from each other.
      “You can see that discussion and the interaction is going on, on the pitch, you can see that connection is there and they will get the routines there.”
      The pair combined to find the net and what they thought was an equaliser on Saturday against Brighton.
      But the ball had run out of play before Rashford crossed it and United went on to lose 3-1.
      It has put the pressure on as they return to Champions League action tomorrow after last season’s third placed finish.
      Ten Hag said: “We are in a process and what you see is in parts of games we play very good but in parts of games we play below our levels.
      “What we have to demand is to be consistent, we have to step up in certain levels, for 90-plus minutes.”
      We are happy with Rasmus.Ten Hag on Hojlund
      United arrived in Munich without 12 players available, nine of whom are injured.
      Raphael Varane, Mason Mount and Harry Maguire trained today but did not travel to Germany.
      Ten Hag said: “One thing is true – from the start last season I almost never started with the best starting XI.
      “It was always something like an injury. But you have to deal with it and we always get the results, apart from the period we are in now.
      “That is football and I have the experience in the past, I have managed it in the past.
      “Of course, it’s a concern but that’s why we constructed the squad with depth – so we can deal with it. The squad can deal with it.”
      United face a Bayern team at the Allianz Arena who are unbeaten in their last 27 group games at home – a record going back ten years.
      But the last team to avoid defeat here in the group stage was managed by Ten Hag when Ajax drew in 2018.
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      He added: “They have very attractive players, very skilful, you can’t be unfocused for one second, one split second.
      “But we are looking forward because we like the challenge and we trust ourselves.”
      Kane has scored four goals in four Bundesliga appearances since joining Bayern MunichCredit: Getty More

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      Fans praise ‘stunning’ Laura Woods as she returns to screens in elegant outfit and say ‘TNT is already better than BT’

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      FOOTBALL fans hailed TNT Sports presenter Laura Woods as she hosted coverage of Manchester City’s Champions League clash with Red Star Belgrade.The 2023/24 edition of Europe’s elite competition got underway on Tuesday evening as TNT Sports broadcast their first Champions League games since changing their name from BT Sport.
      Follow live updates of Manchester City vs Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League
      Laura Woods shared a video on social media ahead of TNT Sports’ Champions League coverageCredit: Twitter @footballontnt
      She was recently announced as the new face of TNT’s Champions League broadcastCredit: Getty
      Woods is widely known as one of the best broadcasters in footballCredit: Getty
      And Woods shared a teaser video from Man City’s dressing room ahead of the show getting underway.
      She said: “Hello, good evening. We’re at the Etihad, we’re in the Man City dressing room right now. Kick-off is at eight o’clock.
      “We’re on air at seven o’clock tonight because they’re hosting Red Star Belgrade. Do come and join us. We’ve got an hour build-up.
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      “It’s going to be really, really very exciting. TNT Sports 2, Discover Plus, those are the ways you can watch us.
      “See you then.”
      Woods then appeared on the broadcast, hosting alongside pundits Rio Ferdinand and Joleon Lescott.
      And the ex-talkSPORT sportscaster was praised by those on social media.
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      She replace Jake Humphrey as lead of the company’s European coverageCredit: C1 Media
      Woods has more than 700,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      One person said: “Champions League with Laura Woods 😍 TNT’s coverage is already better than BT’s was.”
      Another added: “Oh my god Laura Woods is stunning.”
      A third replied: “Getting Laura Woods to do a promo will most definitely make me watch Man City vs Red Star Belgrade.”
      While a fourth responded: “Oh Laura Woods back on the screen, thanking you.”
      Meanwhile, one other fan was gutted about Woods not hosting AC Milan’s goalless draw with Newcastle earlier on in the evening.
      They said: “Switch on Newcastle coverage. No Laura Woods. Night ruined.”
      Woods has a lot of fans in the UKCredit: Getty
      Woods has presented ITV’s coverage of several major men’s and women’s international tournamentsCredit: Getty More

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      Fans all switch off AC Milan vs Newcastle as they realise who’s hosting Man City’s Champions League clash on TNT Sports

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      FANS switched off Newcastle’s Champions League draw with AC Milan.That’s after realising Laura Woods was hosting Man City’s clash on TNT Sports.
      Fans turned off Newcastle’s draw at Milan to watch Laura Woods host on TNT SportsCredit: Rex
      The popular pundit took charge for Man City’s Champions League clash with Red StarCredit: TNT Sports
      Premier League giants Newcastle and City both played their group stage opener on Tuesday.
      Eddie Howe’s Magpies were first up on TNT Sports 1 after landing the 5.45pm kick-off.
      But their performance against Milan was far from thrilling, leaving the San Siro with a 0-0 draw.
      And supporters claimed they turned off in their droves to catch the build-up to Man City’s game with Red Star on TNT Sports 2.
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      That’s because they realised popular pundit Woods was hosting the pre-match action.
      She made the switch to TNT Sports, formerly BT Sport, after leaving talkSPORT this summer.
      Woods was joined on the Etihad pitch by ex-City star Joleon Lescott and former Man Utd ace Rio Ferdinand.
      And fans quickly took to Twitter knowing they had made the right decision.
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      Newcastle could only muster a 0-0 draw with MilanCredit: Reuters
      Woods swapped talkSPORT for TNT Sports over the summerCredit: Instagram/@laurawoodsy
      Supporters were delighted they made the right choice to turn overCredit: Instagram/@laurawoodsy
      One said: “Champions League with Laura Woods. TNT’s coverage is already better than BT’s was.”
      Another declared: “Getting Laura Woods to do a promo will most definitely make me watch Man City.”
      One noted: “Switch on Newcastle coverage. No Laura Woods. Night ruined.”
      Another added: “Turn on Milan Newcastle and there’s no Laura Woods… lucky they also got Reshmin Chowdhury otherwise this game wouldn’t be worth it.” More

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      AC Milan 0 Newcastle 0: Toon mark first Champions League match in 20 years with hard-fought point after dogged defending

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      A BOW down to the Pope is in order as nouveau riche Newcastle just about kept the Italian aristocrats at bay on their Champions League return.Toon’s Saudi owners have made no secret of their ruthless desire to become the world’s number one club by any means necessary. 
      Newcastle are off the mark in their Champions League ‘Group of Death’Credit: AFP
      Goalkeeper Nick Pope was in fine form as they frustrated AC Milan at the San SiroCredit: Rex
      Yet the upstarts look lightyears away from mixing it with the best based on this showing against European royalty AC Milan following 20 years in the wilderness. 
      The Magpies arrived late on Monday evening due to weather concerns, sat twiddling their thumbs on the runway at Newcastle airport for around two hours. 
      And they threatened to never show up after a sobering first-half where they were battered from pillar to post and thankful to keeper Nick Pope for a string of vital saves.  
      Toon were all over the shop and thankful to lady luck alone for Milan not being out of sight. 
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      But while they barely threw a punch in anger on their Champions League return, mustering just one shot on target to AC’s 25 attempts, you take the point and leg it back to Tyneside. 
      Their qualification hopes will rest on what they can do at St James’ Park, so this has to go down as a brilliant result. 
      Yet AC Milan are not a great side, special in name only these days, and Newcastle could not lay a glove on them.
      Eddie Howe had never been to a Champions League game before and he would have gone through the wringer here. 
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      His side are just not clicking right now with this a continuation of their worrying Premier League form. 
      The midfield and attack are serious causes for concern, raising question marks over there summer recruitment. 
      But what has not been lost, and what they had in bucket loads in the San Siro when under the pump, was rock-solid resilience. 
      And they could have even nicked it right at the death to seal one of their most famous wins when Sean Longstaff’s stinger from the edge of the box was tipped over. 
      Howe made three changes after beating Brentford last weekend with winger Jacob Murphy, handed his first start of the season, the biggest surprise. 
      Sandro Tonali was back to face his boyhood club just 10 weeks after his £55million move from Milan while Alexander Isak was preferred to Callum Wilson up top. 
      This was their first trip to the San Siro since a 2-2 draw in 2003 when Alan Shearer bagged a brace. 
      The atmosphere was electric in the grand, crumbling old stadium.
      The famous Curva Sud, all decked out in black, were making a hell of a racket while the travelling 4,500 Geordies were spread across behind the opposite goal up in the gods having spent all day sinking lager in the sunshine. 
      On paper there was little to fear for Newcastle. And 10 minutes in AC looked there for the taking, especially down their right. 
      Eddie Howe’s side managed to secure a clean sheet after withstanding heavy pressureCredit: Getty
      Yet six minutes later and it looked like being the longest night imaginable with Nick Pope called into action FIVE times to keep the rampant hosts at bay. 
      Theo Hernandez really should have scored with a free header from a corner as Milan battered Toon’s goal. 
      The passing was off, there were gaping holes in midfield, and any half-opening was snuffed out by themselves. 
      And just when it looked like they had weathered a storm, Newcastle were ripped to shreds again. 
      Rafael Leao danced through an invisible defence before trying to get too cute with a backheel finish and hilariously falling over himself before Jacob Murphy cleared Tommasso’s Pobega’s effort off the line. 
      Yet, miraculously, the Mags were still in it at the break – despite Milan having 15 shots to their two. 
      Howe was being found out and he had to earn his corn at the break if his side were going to have a chance of escaping with a result.
      And it was a much brighter, more proactive start to the second half. Far from brilliant yet they showed intent, found a bit of snarl and limited Milan to nothing up to the hour mark. 
      And as AC’s passes went astra there were plenty of groans from the locals, who were still smarting following their humiliating 5-1 defeat to rivals Inter last weekend. 
      Miguel Almiron and Callum Wilson were brought on for Murphy and Anthony Gordon. 
      And you have to question why Murphy was picked for this humdinger. For all his honest work, there is a reason he had not started this season – and he did little to change that perception here. 
      Nick Pope was back in action straight after, getting down to his left to deny sub Tijjani Reijnders weak effort from a great position having done all the hard work. 
      Tonali was subbed with 19 minutes remaining and the local lad was afforded a standing ovation from all four corners. 
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      Yet that was replaced by sheer frustration when Leao, with Milan’s best chance of the second half, nodded Alessandro Florenzi’s wicked cross over from the penalty spot. 
      Longstaff then nearly won it in the dying seconds with Newcastle’s first shot on target but this was a priceless point following two decades in the shadows. 
      Newcastle players applaud supporters at the end of the Champions League clashCredit: AP More

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      Kate Abdo fans say ‘this is what life is about’ as they celebrate her return on CBS Sports Champions League coverage

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      FOOTBALL fans hailed CBS Sports’ Champions League coverage as presenter Kate Abdo returned to viewers’ screens on Tuesday night.English broadcaster Abdo, 42, has established herself as one of the most accomplished sports broadcasters.
      Kate Abdo hosts CBS Sports’ coverage of the Champions LeagueCredit: Twitter @CBSSportsGolazo

      Thierry Henry is a regular pundit alongside Jamie Carragher and Micah RichardsCredit: Getty
      She is best known for hosting American channel CBS’ coverage of the Champions League – where she is joined by ex-players Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards.
      The show has received widespread praise for its hilariously relaxed, jovial atmosphere.
      And as the 2023/24 edition of Europe’s elite competition kicked off on Tuesday evening, the four CBS regulars were present in the studio.
      Abdo introduced Henry as a Champions League winner with Barcelona, before offering the same courtesy for Liverpool hero Carragher.
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      She then turned to Richards, who she often jokingly rips into, adding: “The one and only Big Meeks, Micah Richards, also in the house.
      “Good to be back as a team.”
      To which Richards responded: “I’m so happy to be back. Ecstatic would be word I would use.”
      And fans of presenter Abdo were quick to voice their own delight at seeing the broadcaster back on their screens.
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      Abdo is widely regarded one of the best sports broadcastersCredit: AFP or licensors
      She is a familiar face for US football fansCredit: AFP
      (L-R) Abdo, Henry, Carragher and Richards have become a formidable broadcast teamCredit: Getty
      One said: “I watch UCL football for Kate Abdo.”
      Another added: “Kate Abdo twice a week, this is what life is about.”
      While a third replied: “I have been waiting too long to see Kate Abdo again.”
      Abdo is regularly praised for her outfit choicesCredit: EPA
      She has created a superb atmosphere around CBS Sports’ Champions League broadcastCredit: Getty More

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      AC Milan 0-0 Newcastle LIVE RESULT – Champions League: Magpies seal hard-earned point on return to European stage

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      NEWCASTLE marked their return to the Champions League after a 20-year absence with a hard-fought 0-0 draw at AC Milan.It was a backs-to-the-wall performance at the San Siro as Nick Pope’s heroics and dogged defending late on earned a crucial point.
      The Italian side were left ruing a host of missed chances with Rafael Leao tripping over himself as he attempted a backheel.
      Eddie Howe’s side did not have a shot on target but a draw is a huge step in their bid to escape a difficult Group F.

      Match result: AC Milan 0-0 Newcastle
      TV channel: TNT Sports 1
      Live stream: discovery+
      AC Milan team: Maignan, Theo, Thiaw, Tomori, Calabria, Krunic, Pobega, Loftus-Cheek, Chukwueze, Leao, Giroud
      Newcastle team: Pope, Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Longstaff, Tonali, Murphy, Gordon, Isak

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      The Champions League is back, if not with a bang but with a showing of defensive determination.
      Newcastle’s return has been a long-time coming, and this hard-earned goalless draw in Milan is the least that their travelling supporters deserved. They wouldn’t have it any other h’way.
      Thanks for joining us, and goodnight.
      Howe insists Newcastle can improve
      Eddie Howe is adamant that his side can take the experience of being under the cosh at the San Siro for long periods into future Champions League games.
      Speaking afterwards, the Newcastle head coach praised his players for their defensive capabilities when it mattered, and maintained there was plenty of encouragement to take into the rest of the competition.
      We did not aim to defend so deep. Our defending was a bit loose, but around the game we defended the 18 yard box perfectly. We know we can grow and improve. We can be very positive about the next game.Eddie Howe

      Grateful eight: Toon thankful to Pope
      There’s no doubting who was Newcastle’s man of the match at the San Siro.
      Goalkeeper Nick Pope made a string of fine saves throughout to hit back at his recent critics.
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      Despite their 25 attempts at goal, it’s been another frustrating evening for the AC Milan faithful.
      Having seen their side hit for five by city rivals Inter at the weekend, they have now had to endure another goalless 90 minutes of Champions League football.
      The Rossoneri have failed to score in their last three games in Europe’s stellar competition, a run of 352 minutes without a goal.
      And it’s four Champions League fixtures without a victory too, their longest winless streak in the competition since seven games between December 2013 and November 2021.

      Off the mark in Group F
      Group F has been dubbed the group of death in this season’s Champions League, and so any away point must be seen as a positive.
      Whether the Toon can remain in the top two ahead of matchday two depends on what happens in the French capital, where Paris Saint-Germain are about to take on Borussia Dortmund.

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      Match stats from the San Siro
      AC Milan’s 25 shots in this game is their highest in a single Champions League match without scoring since 27 against PSV Eindhoven in October 2005.

      Full time – AC Milan 0-0 Newcastle
      Newcastle’s Champions League campaign begins with a hard-fought point away at AC Milan.
      The Serie A giants were the better team throughout, but were unable to find either their composure in front of goal or a way past Nick Pope.

      AC Milan 0-0 Newcastle
      90+5. Newcastle win the ball back in the final seconds and burst forward!
      Almiron feeds Barnes, who lays back to Anderson. The substitute bides his time and then plays in Guimaraes, who strikes goalwards…
      …with a shot that touches the fingertips of Sportiello and flies over!
      What a smash and grab that would have been!
      AC Milan 0-0 Newcastle
      90+3. An absolutely brilliant tackle from Trippier stops Musah in his tracks along the touchline.
      Somehow the Newcastle captain not only wins the ball back but keeps it in play too. Bravo!
      AC Milan 0-0 Newcastle – Newcastle substitution
      90+1. Eddie Howe makes his final change with Harvey Barnes on for Alexander Isak.
      The Toon are on the verge of a well-earned draw.
      AC Milan 0-0 Newcastle – Krunic yellow card
      90. Krunic reacts angrily to being fouled by Anderson, and becomes the latest AC Milan player to be yellow carded.
      Meanwhile, the fourth official signals that there will be five minutes of additional time to be played.
      AC Milan 0-0 Newcastle
      89. AC Milan continue to pass up opportunities.
      Leao fluffs his shot (not for the first time tonight), Pulisic has an attempt blocked, and then Giroud thunders an effort straight at Pope.
      AC Milan 0-0 Newcastle
      87. Isak gives up possession up twice in quick succession, and requires Burn to help him out with a thumping header clear.
      The visitors have their own problems without their own players adding to them.
      AC Milan 0-0 Newcastle
      85. Five minutes remain at the San Siro, and Newcastle have dropped back with ten men behind the ball.
      AC Milan continue to work the ball, eventually playing Florenzi in on the right, but his cross is confidently claimed by Pope.
      AC Milan 0-0 Newcastle – Giroud yellow card
      83. Now Olivier Giroud talks his way into Jose Maria Sanchez’s book.
      The striker is unhappy at being penalised for a challenge on Longstaff and says a little too much to the referee.
      AC Milan 0-0 Newcastle – Musah yellow card
      82. Bruno Guimaraes tempts Yunus Musah into a foul that not only earns the substitute a yellow card, but brings Newcastle a much-needed free-kick on halfway.
      That was some good old English gamesmanship from the Brazilian playmaker.
      AC Milan 0-0 Newcastle – AC Milan substitution
      80. The Rossoneri goalkeeper is unable to carry on so he will be replaced by Marco Sportiello.
      How much of a blow will that be to Stefano Pioli’s charges?
      AC Milan 0-0 Newcastle
      78. All the action is inside the Newcastle penalty area at the moment, but in the other box Mike Maignan has gone down and appears in some discomfort.

      AC Milan 0-0 Newcastle
      77. Florenzi has found some joy down the right since his introduction, and he floats in another dangerous cross towards the back post.
      Between them, Botman and Trippier manage to snuff out Hernandez from adding the finishing touch.
      AC Milan 0-0 Newcastle
      75. Milan are bombarding the Newcastle goal once again.
      A vital interception from Almiron is required to take the ball away from Hernandez inside the penalty, and then the resulting corner causes chaos.
      Amid the mayhem, Pulisic and Hernandez both have fierce shots blocked by Trippier and Longstaff respectively.
      AC Milan 0-0 Newcastle
      74. Leao flashes a header over the crossbar!
      Pulisic whips in the best chance off the half right on to the forehead of the Portuguese forward, who is unable to keep it down and underneath Nick Pope’s crossbar.
      AC Milan 0-0 Newcastle – Newcastle substitution
      72. And here’s another youngster, Newcastle’s Elliot Anderson.
      The midfielder is on for Sandro Tonali, who departs the pitch to a standing ovation from all inside the San Siro.
      From the AC Milan fans, it’s a thank you for all he has done. From the Newcastle supporters, it will be as an appreciation for what’s still to come.

      AC Milan 0-0 Newcastle – AC Milan substitution
      71. Unsurprisingly, Ruben Loftus-Cheek is unable to continue.
      On in his place is young Yunus Musah.
      AC Milan 0-0 Newcastle
      69. Loftus-Cheek has pulled up holding his hamstring, and it interrupts an AC Milan counter attack.
      Hernandez spots the former Chelsea player unmarked as he burst through the middle and goes to play him the ball until noticing his injury.
      In the confusion, the defender loses possession.
      AC Milan 0-0 Newcastle
      67. Reijnders has floated into good positions on two occasions since his arrival, but his performance on the ball both time has left plenty to be desired.
      Having struck a weak shot at Pope moments ago, he now wastes a cross with options available.
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