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CBS SPORTS presenter Kate Abdo hilariously called out a rumour about Micah Richards live on air… before the ex-Manchester City man confirmed it was true.Abdo hosted the American broadcaster’s coverage of the Champions League final between Man City and Inter Milan on Saturday evening.
Kate Abdo could not help but laugh at Micah Richards after exposing him

Richards looked a little embarrassed at being called out live on air
She was joined by the regular trio of Richards, Thierry Henry and Jamie Carragher.
The rapport the four have on the CBS programme has been widely praised by viewers in the US and around the world.
And Abdo showcased that from the off on Saturday when she appeared to give Richards a glowing introduction, saying they were joined by a man responsible for “launching a football dynasty” and being an “icon in Manchester”.
But she then shut him down by saying “Peter Schmeichel will join us”, adding that “Micah is here too”.
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An embarrassed Richards laughed off the quip but was dealt another blow just seconds later.
Abdo continued: “Speaking of big nights, you’ve got to look your best, right? Biggest day of the season, the line-up has got to be right. You’ve got to be crispy.
“Tell me this isn’t true because I heard a rumour that you flew your own personal barber to Istanbul to make sure that you got your line-up right.”
Former Man City right-back Richards then responded: “The rumour is correct. But it wasn’t just me. Rob Green got a line-up as well.”
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Abdo replied: “Rob Green wasn’t flying him out though, was he?”
To which Richards added: “No, he wasn’t. But, you know, big game, big occasion, I had to fly him out, Kate, come on.”
Abdo then said: “You consider yourself an A-List celebrity?”
And Richards responded: “No, I’m not an A-Lister by any stretch of the imagination. But I’m Big Meeks, I’m unique.”
Carragher then chimed in, asking: “Are you a B or C (list celebrity)?”
And Richards took it all in good jest, replying: “I’m not even that.”
Back in February, Richards revealed he gets his hair cut THREE TIMES per week and pays £200 each time he visits.
The CBS broadcasters then worked out that adds up to £24,000 per year, something which stunned his colleague Henry. More

NOEL Gallagher proved he’s a man of his word by showing up to watch his beloved Man City win the Champions League final in a bar with supporters in San Diego, California.The team beat Inter Milan 1-0 in a historic victory in Istanbul last night, and Noel was seen cheering them on at the Bluefoot Bar and Lounge with the San Diego’s branch of City’s official supporter’s club.
Noel went wild when Rodri netted the winner for CityCredit: Ruaridh Connellan for The Sun
Noel Gallagher turned up to watch City play at a San Diego fan club todayCredit: Ruaridh Connellan for The Sun
Chair Kristi Hummel initially phoned in to TalkSport during Noel’s recent interview to ask the High Flying Birds singer if he’d join them.
On Saturday, Kristi told The Sun: “We got to the bar at eight o’clock this morning to put up all the flags and do some decorating and reserve seats.”
Kristi said she’d been back and forth with his management and security for days ahead of the big game, and he was eager to keep his promise.
She was thrilled when he showed up to watch the game with hundreds of supporters spilling out into the street.
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Noel arrived through the back door with his security and team just after 11.30am half an hour before kickoff, and was shown to his reserved seating area in the back of the bar.
Also sat nearby was a Liam Gallagher tribute, Welsh singer Kelvin Matthews, 41, of the band Oasiz.
He lived in Manchester for ten years, and has been in the US for two.
Kelvin said he was “buzzing” to be at the bar and has tickets to his Saturday night gig in San Diego – with Noel promising to perform in his underpants if City win.
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“I’m a massive fan of Oasis, have been since the 90s,” Kelvin said.
He admitted he’s not a Man City fan, but won’t be telling Noel.
Asked what he’s going to say to the star, he said: “Get the band back together, give your brother a call.”
Talking about how Noel ended up being invited, Kristi went on to say: “We were all looking at our calendars and we realized that Noel Gallagher was going to be playing in town on the day of the final, and we had no idea whether he was going to be staying over in LA or if he was going to be traveling down early in the day.

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“We wanted to reach out and invite him to join us if he wanted a place to watch.
“We didn’t really think that he’d take us up on it. We sent him tweet, we heard nothing, not surprisingly.
“The guy who runs showing soccer here at the bar, my downstairs neighbor is British. He’s a Tottenham fan, but we don’t hold it against him.
“He had heard that Noel Gallagher was going to be on the show and he sort of egged me on to call in with an invite.
“And so I stayed up until four o’clock in the morning and called in and they invited me to ask him live on air and the rest is kind of history.
“I was very nervous speaking to him on air. I am a big fan and I’ve seen him a couple of times, never with Oasis but with The High Flying Birds.”
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Noel’s brother and rival Liam also tweeted he would phone his sibling if Man City won, giving fans hope of an Oasis reunion.
Kristi said: “Whether he takes the call, who knows. He’s also threatened to play in his underpants tonight, so who knows what can happen.”
Noel gave a wave to fans as he nestled in for the Champions League finalCredit: Ruaridh Connellan for The Sun More

KEVIN DE BRUYNE was forced off in a Champions League final AGAIN after a muscle injury against Inter Milan.The Belgian star suffered a leg issue and was replaced by Phil Foden in the 36th minute.
Kevin De Bruyne was forced off in the 36th minuteCredit: Reuters
The Belgian was consoled by Erling HaalandCredit: Reuters
De Bruyne’s heartache comes two years after he suffered a horrifying facial injury following a thunderous challenge by ex-Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger.
He was forced off on the hour mark in 2021, replacd by Gabriel Jesus.
City went on to lose 1-0 to the Blues in Porto, courtesy of Kai Havertz’s strike.
De Bruyne appeared to be hampered by a hamstring injury this year.
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On this occasion the 31-year-old attempted to hobble on for a few minutes.
But after trying to put a cross in, De Bruyne motioned for boss Pep Guardiola to take him off.
He was then promptly removed, with England ace Foden given a chance to shine.
City fans on social media were left devastated by their star man’s injury.
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De Bruyne suffered a horrifying facial injury during the 2021 finalCredit: AFP
One wrote: “I feel so sad.”
While a second tweeted: “So unfortunate for KDB. He’s had a class season.”
A third cried: “Oh God not again.”
And another added: “Nah it can’t happen again come on.”
De Bruyne was, at least, given something to smile about this time as Rodri’s rocket earned City a 1-0 win to secure their place in history as Treble winners.
De Bruyne was replaced by Phil FodenCredit: Reuters
Pep Guardiola comforts De Bruyne as he goes offCredit: Getty
De Bruyne was back on the pitch after the final whistle to life the Champions League trophyCredit: PA More

THE Champions League final descended into chaos with fans once again struggling to enter the stadium.Thousands of Manchester City fans were reportedly funnelled through narrow gaps, creating dangerous scenes.
There were chaotic scenes outside the ground as fans were funnelled through tight spacesCredit: Reuters
Supporters also slammed the lack of toilet facilities and lengthy queues for refreshments at the Ataturk Stadium.
Video footage showed slow-moving queues with several fans visibly frustrated at the lack of organisation.
But the stadium did slowly fill up and the City end appeared to be full ahead of kick-off, with hundreds of fans ‘doing the Poznan’.
Those who had tickets were glad they did after seeing their side clinch an historic Treble with a 1-0 win over Inter Milan.
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Earlier in the day hundreds of City fans were forced to abandon their taxis while heading to the ground.
The motorway towards the stadium from the city was gridlocked with buses and taxis, leaving fans with no option but to walk.
There were similar problems with the infrastructure surrounding the ground at the 2005 final.
And thousands of fans missed kick-off last year with similar bottlenecking occurring, creating dangerous scenes.
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Uefa later apologised over the “frightening events” after they blamed fans for the disorder outside the Stade de France.
Earlier this week, supporters were urged to head to the stadium NINE hours before kick-off.
Uefa chiefs were keen for fans to board shuttle buses at 1pm local time ahead of the 10pm kickoff.
They anticipated supporters arriving at around 2pm, before joining fanzones outside the stadium serving food and beer.
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ADRIANO failed to turn up for his Champions League final punditry job after missing his flight, according to reports.The former Inter Milan star had been due to work for ESPN to watch his old side lose to Manchester City.
Adriano reportedly missed his flight to the Champions League finalCredit: Getty
Adriano, 41, was reportedly set to fly out to Istanbul on the morning of the match.
But according to Portuguese outlet A Bola, he missed his flight after a night of partying.
They claim that the Brazilian was spotted at three different parties in Rio de Janeiro on Friday night.
Their report adds that he “disappeared without a trace” at dawn before failing to board his flight to Turkey.
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Adriano enjoyed two spells at Inter as a player between 2001 and 2009.
The prolific striker bagged 74 goals for the Italian giants, winning a host of trophies in the process.
He helped his side to two Serie A titles and a pair of domestic cups – but left a year before their Champions League triumph in 2010.
Adriano has lived a colourful life off the pitch since hanging up his boots.
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Adriano starred for Inter Milan over two spells as a playerCredit: Getty
He wed hairdresser Micaela Mesquita, 25, last November.
Reports later surfaced that they split after just 24 days of marriage.
Brazilian news site Extra Globo claimed that he went to visit friends in Penha, in the south of Brazil – before going off the grid for two days, prompting an argument with Micaela.
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