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      Watch Micah Richards’ stony-faced reaction to Kate Abdo’s cheeky comment on CBS Champions League show

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      MICAH RICHARDS was left stony-faced after being the butt of a cheeky joke from Kate Abdo during the CBS Champions League show.The former Man City defender took up his usual position alongside Kate, Jamie Carragher and Thierry Henry as they cover the evening’s European fixtures.
      Kate Abdo made a cheeky comment to Micah RichardsCredit: CBS
      Leaving him very stony-facedCredit: CBS
      They were covering the Champions League fixtures between Tottenham vs AC Milan and Bayern Munich vs PSG.
      As Kate introduced the show she welcomed her other pundits by saying: “I am Kate Abdo, and for those who have been watching the bold and the beautiful, don’t worry we have more bold and beautiful for you right here.
      “We also have Micah Richards, welcome along”.
      The comment was followed by laughter from Henry and Carragher while Richards remained stony-faced.
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      He replied: “Play the game, play it”.
      However, he did perk up once Kate revealed that they had a surprise in order, exclaiming: “Ooo a big surprise?”
      And fans loved the moment, taking to social media to share their joy.
      One commented: “Micah Richards gets it rough around here.”
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      A second wrote: “Kate has banter.”
      A third tweeted: “And we’re off hahaha. Love this show man.”
      A fourth said: “Every UCL Kate Abdo chooses violence, and I love it. Micah Richards’ reactions get me every time.”
      A fifth added: “Micah can’t catch a break haha.” More

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      Kylian Mbappe has secret PSG contract clause that could be huge transfer blow for Real Madrid

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      REAL MADRID’S hopes of landing Kylian Mbappe have been hit by a secret clause in the PSG superstar’s contract.The French giants can automatically extend the striker’s deal by a year until 2024 if they win the Champions League.
      Kylian Mbappe, seen evading Bayern’s Dayot Upamecano on Wednesday night, could extend his PSG stay beyond next yearCredit: AP
      L’Equipe also revealed the France hero, 24, can scoop a £90MILLION loyalty bonus if PSG miss out on European glory and he decides to stay anyway.
      It’s up to Mbappe at the end of this season if he activates that lucrative clause.
      Real have long regarded Mbappe as their dream signing.
      And at one stage it’s thought only a U-turn from the pacy ace averted a huge transfer to Spain, while it was claimed last October he had again agreed to join.
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      Now reports in France suggest, whatever happens, PSG are confident of keeping the man who hit a hat-trick in the World Cup final last December but still saw Argentina pick up the trophy.
      That would be another blow to Real, who trail LaLiga leaders Barcelona by nine points.
      Speculation is rising in Spain that manager Carlo Ancelotti is under pressure from president Sergio Perez.
      And Arsenal chief Mikel Arteta is rated a potential candidate should Perez lose patience with ex-Bayern Munich and PSG chief Ancelotti.
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      Arteta, though, is under contract at the Emirates until 2025.
      And his love for the table-topping Gunners is clear. More

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      Tottenham and AC Milan match DELAYED after both team coaches arrive LATE for Champions League clash

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      BT SPORT and supporters were left confused after both Tottenham and AC Milan arrived late for their Champions League clash before a delayed kick-off was eventually confirmed.The squads arrived at the Tottenham Stadium around an hour before the scheduled 8pm start due to weather and traffic around North London.
      Traffic chaos caused a delayed start to Tottenham’s clash with AC MilanCredit: Reuters
      Both teams only arrived at the stadium around an hour before the scheduled startCredit: Getty

      And that initially led to BT Sport host Jake Humphrey stating that the Champions League last-16 showdown had been pushed back until 8.30pm.
      However, just as his pundit panel of Glenn Hoddle, Rio Ferdinand and Peter Crouch discussed the impact of a delayed start a fresh update was issued.
      Humphrey then informed viewers that it had now been confirmed that the action would still get underway at it’s original time despite the rush to get ready.
      Then, in another twist, it was finally announced that the match would kick-off with a TEN MINUTE DELAY at 8.10pm.
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      Italian news outlet TV Dello Sport had early shared footage of the Spurs team coach gridlocked in traffic while travelling to the ground.
      The Serie A side lead the tie 1-0 following their first leg victory.
      It comes just 24 hours after Chelsea’s Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund was also DELAYED following the late arrival of the German giants.
      The West Londoners produced a thrilling comeback to win 2-0 at Stamford Bridge and 2-1 on aggregate to reach the quarters.
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      Kick-off was due to take place at 8pm, but the late arrival of the Dortmund bus has scuppered that.

      The Germans turned up nearly 30 minutes late due to major congestion around Stamford Bridge, which was in part caused by thousands of fans of both teams walking through the streets of west London.
      Dortmund’s late arrival left them with less than an hour to prepare for the second leg of the tie – which led to a ten minute delay. More

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      Tottenham 0 AC Milan 0 LIVE RESULT: Conte’s side OUT of Champions League in drab fashion as fans BOO players off pitch

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      TOTTENHAM are OUT of the Champions League after losing 1-0 on aggregate to AC Milan. Spurs failed to fashion any real chances in their second leg clash at home, and Cristian Romero was sent off late for Antonio Conte’s side on a drab night.

      Start time: 8.10pm BST
      TV/Live stream: BT Sport 1
      Tottenham XI: Forster, Romero, Lenglet, Davies, Royal, Hojbjerg, Skipp, Perisic, Kulusevski, Kane, Son
      AC Milan XI: Maignan, Tomori, Thiaw, Kalulu, Hernandez, Messias, Tonali, Krunic, Leao, Brahim, Giroud

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      Tottenham vs AC Milan will be broadcast LIVE on BT Sport 1 in the UK.
      Coverage is set to commence from 7pm UK time – a whole hour before kick-off.
      Subscription members of BT Sport can stream the entire action live via the BT Sport website or BT Sport app.
      Alternatively, SunSport’s live blog will have minute-by-minute coverage of the match.

      That’s a wrap
      That’s all we’ve got time for tonight.
      It’ll be another trophyless season for Tottenham, and perhaps Harry Kane’s last.
      But the captain will be desperate to regroup and help the team chase down a top four finish.
      Antonio Conte also seems more likely to head for the exit door than not, however fans won’t be quite so worried about him leaving as their skipper.
      Much better and more incisive performances are needed between now and May if Spurs are to have a prayer of playing in this competition next season.
      Maur to come
      As Conte arrives to speak to the press, the Spurs fans already know who they’d rather have in charge.
      The name ‘Mauricio Pochettino’ rings around outside as the stadium as the supporters head off into the night.

      The final straw?
      As bad as the performance was, there was one moment that enraged the fans more than all others.
      That was when Conte took Kulusevski off for centre-back Davinson Sanchez with the team needing a goal.
      One tweeted: “Bringing on Sanchez for Kulusevski on 83 minutes just seemed a cheap jibe at the club and the fans. I’d be very surprised if Levy wasn’t on the phone to Pochettino right now.”
      Another wrote: “When we needed a goal, just one goal #Conte decided to substitute Sanchez on for Kulusevski, we had Moura and Danjuma left on the bench……..
      “Despite the performance, we still had a chance in that game, and I don’t see how he can possible justify that change.”
      And another stated: “Sanchez for Kulusevski is definitely Conte’s Bergwijn for Moura moment. Can’t get my head around it”
      The Spurs team are still locked in the dressing room
      Rom com
      Spurs legend Glenn Hoddlewas left fuming by Cristian Romero’s red card.
      The ex-England boss said: “I’ve seen it so many times before. It’s almost ‘when’ it’s going to happen rather than ‘if’.”
      Feeling the Blues
      If nothing else, Spurs at least kept Olivier Giroud quiet.
      But another ex-Chelsea star picked up the Man of the Match award.
      Centre-back Fikayo Tomori put in an imperious display and never looked troubled by anything Kane and co threw at him.

      Dressing down
      Spurs remain locked in the dressing room after a completely underwhelming performance.
      We should hopefully hear from Antonio Conte or one of the players soon.
      Con artist?
      A performance of virtually zero positives from Antonio Conte’s men.
      No semblance of the high energy style that has made Spurs a success – first under Pochettino, then under Conte.
      They were slow and ponderous in possession. No player took the initiative as the shackles remained firmly on.
      Shots from the edge of the box seemed to be a big no-no as the team opted for the predictable overlap down the wing time and time again.
      Son Heung-min, normally so good at running in behind, kept coming short into the middle where he was completely ineffective.
      Harry Kane might have headed home a goal in stoppage time with Spurs only real chance, but it wouldn’t have been deserved.
      Fandemonium
      A few obscenities launched from a group of Spurs fans towards some very happy Italian journalists near me.
      “What are you celebrating? You lot were s*** too,” said one.
      It summed up the mood around the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium pretty well.
      Kane-d
      A fed up-looking Harry Kane is quickly down the tunnel.
      Will this be the last time we see him play Champions League football for Tottenham?
      Contrast that to the delighted Olivier Giroud who throws his shirt into the away end after coming out on the winning side against the England captain once again.
      FULL TIME: Tottenham 0 AC Milan 0 (agg 0-1)
      Tottenham are out of the Champions League.
      Boos ring around the stadium.
      AC Milan qualify and far more comfortably than the scoreline suggests.
      90: Tottenham 0 AC Milan 0
      Harry Kane almost works miracles again but sees his header brilliantly saved.
      Down the other end, Origi hits the post on the break for Milan.
      90: Tottenham 0 AC Milan 0
      There will be six minutes of time added on!
      88: Tottenham 0 AC Milan 0
      Substitution for AC Milan.
      Ante Rebic replaces Rafael Leao.
      84: Tottenham 0 AC Milan 0
      An early impact from Sanchez as he goes down in the box under a challenge from Theo Hernandez.
      But the referee isn’t interested in giving a penalty and neither is VAR.
      82: Tottenham 0 AC Milan 0
      Davinson Sanchez replaces Kulusevski.
      The loudest boos of the night from the Spurs support greet the substitution.
      79: Tottenham 0 AC Milan 0
      A frustrated Harry Kane rugby tackles the AC Milan right-back.
      It’s been that kind of night.
      A surprising sub for AC Milan as livewire Brahim Diaz is replaced by midfielder Bennacer.
      Giroud is also off to loud boos, with fellow former Spurs tormentor Divock Origi on in his place.
      76: Tottenham 0 AC Milan 0
      Theo Hernandez bravely gets his head on the ball as Cristian Romero completely misjudges it, flies in and takes the Frenchman out.
      The Argentine then screams as he goes down.
      At first it looked like he might be out to avoid the dismissal, but it seems like he could actually be hurt.
      TOTTENHAM RED CARD!
      Cristian Romero picks up a second booking.
      74: Tottenham 0 AC Milan 0
      Son Heung-min’s corner goes wide of the goal.
      Sums up his night.
      70: Tottenham 0 AC Milan 0
      The red, black and white handkerchiefs are out as AC Milan fans belt out their version of the Argentina ‘Muchachos’ song.
      And they were almost celebrating a goal as Rafael Leao rolled Romero before firing over the bar.
      69: Tottenham 0 AC Milan 0
      Substitution for Spurs.
      Antonio Conte decides it’s time to roll the dice as Emerson Royal is replaced by Richarlison.
      67: Tottenham 0 AC Milan 0
      The game is opening up now.
      A cross comes in from Spurs and it’s great athleticism from Harry Kane who gets his nose almost to the ground to head the ball agonisingly wide.
      66: Tottenham 0 AC Milan 0
      A combination of Rafael Leao and Brahim Diaz bundles the ball towards goal.,
      It drops to Olivier Giroud in what looks like it could be the moment the home crowd dreads.
      However the striker fires straight at Forster.
      63: Tottenham 0 AC Milan 0
      A bit better from Spurs as Son tries to take the initiative.
      The ball deflects to Hojbjerg who takes a long time to get the shot away before firing at Maignan to tip over.
      The Dane tries to gestures to the crowd to turn up the volume before the resulting corner is put wide off Harry Kane’s shoulder.
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      Bayern Munich 2 PSG 0 LIVE RESULT: Messi and Mbappe crash OUT of Champions League as Germans dominate last-16 tie

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      PSG are OUT of the Champions League after losing 2-0 to Bayern Munich in their last-16 second leg. Erik Maxim Choupo-Moting has put the Bundesliga side ahead before Serge Gnabry made it 2-0 with minutes to go.

      Kick-off time: 8pm
      TV Channel: BT Sport 2
      Live stream: BT Sport App
      Bayern Munich XI: Sommer, Stanisic, Upamecano, De Ligt, Davies, Goretzka, Kimmich, Coman, Muller, Musiala, Choupo-Moting
      PSG XI: Donnarumma, Nuno Mendes, Marquinhos, Ramos, Danilo, Hakimi, Fabian Ruiz, Verratti, Vitinha, Mbappe, Messi

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      Nagelsmann tactical masterclass wins through
      Knowing they had a one goal lead from the first leg, Julian Nagelsmann set his side out brilliantly today.
      The first half tactics of being rough but fair in their challenges on Lionel Messi and giving him no time on the ball at all, really cut off the supply for Kylian Mbappe with Neymar absent.
      When the opportunity presented itself, they came forward, looking to get that sucker-punch to really hurt the visitors.
      Into the second half, where PSG had to through caution to wind more, Bayern picked them off and scored two goals to top off as very comfortable victory over the two legs.
      Bayern Munich the team to avoid
      When Julian Nagelsmann made his substitutions this evening, it really underpinned the depth of quality in this Bayern squad.
      Bringing on the likes of Leroy Sane, Serge Gnabry and Sadio Mane from the bench is the sort of dilemma a team like PSG would now dream of.
      The balance of power shifted this evening and it will take more than just changing the manager for something to change with the Paris outfit.
      Constantly left wanting on the biggest stage, it is a case of déjà vu for the French.
      Credit: Getty
      French class prevents PSG progressing
      Of all the players to prevent the visitors having a sniff of goal tonight, Dayot Upamecano put in a stellar performance.
      Kylian Mbappe looked lively in the opening stages of the game but from that moment onwards the young French defender bossed him.

      FT: Bayern Munich 2-0 PSG (Agg: 3-0)
      It was a professional performance from the Germans this evening.
      They had the cushion of a goal lead from the first leg and managed the game well before getting the goal to put it beyond the visitors.
      Serge Gnabry’s goal was just icing on top of the cake at the end.

      FT: Bayern Munich 2-0 PSG (Agg: 3-0)
      The referee brings the game to a close to a huge roar from the home fans who are in party mode now.
      Bayern Munich are through to the quarter-finals.
      A deserved victory for Julian Nagelsmann’s side.
      Bayern Munich 2-0 PSG
      90+4. All the wind has certainly been knocked out of PSG’s sails now.
      It is one-way traffic here as Mane slots the ball home.
      Immediately the flag goes up for offside and the replay shows Sadio Mane was just a fraction offside.
      Bayern Munich 2-0 PSG
      90+2. Bayern work the ball for once again.
      Davies gets a shot away but Donnarumma does well to save with his legs.
      This is turning into a very comfortable victory for the hosts.
      Credit: AFP
      Bayern Munich 2-0 PSG
      90. The goal stands and PSG are heading out.
      We are going to have five minutes added on here.
      That means nothing now to the visitors.

      VAR checking the goal
      Goal – Serge Gnabry (Bayern Munich)
      Bayern Munich 1-0 PSG
      88. Zaire-Emery gets away down the left.
      He crosses it into the path of Mbappe on the run.
      Fantastic tackle by Davies to block the striker’s effort.
      Bayern Munich 1-0 PSG
      86. Just as it looks like Hakimi is in on goal, Upamecano comes from nowhere to dispossess him.
      The young French defender has been immense tonight.
      Gnabry comes on for Coman, Cancelo on for Muller.
      Bayern Munich 1-0 PSG
      84. The corner once again finds Ramos who heads inches wide of the post.
      He has had the best chances for PSG in this game tonight, that was a big chance for the visitors.
      Bayern are happy to sit deep now and protect their lead.
      Credit: EPA
      Bayern Munich 1-0 PSG
      82. Mbappe wins a corner for the visitors.
      Time is starting to run out now.
      Vitinha comes off for Ekitike.
      Mendes comes off for Bernat.
      Musiala comes off for Mane.
      Bayern Munich 1-0 PSG
      80. Leroy Sane is keeping PSG in this game.
      Another quick counter for the hosts, the ball is crossed towards Sane who mis-controls it out for a goal kick.
      They should have brought Mane on, this game would be over.
      Bayern Munich 1-0 PSG
      78. PSG look devoid of creativity.
      If you can shutdown Messi and Mbappe you cannot see where the chances are going to be created.
      Bayern have dealt well with the Parisian threat this evening.
      Bayern Munich 1-0 PSG
      76. Zaire-Emery comes on for Ruiz.
      Sane has the ball heading towards goal but he dwells on it for too long once again.
      PSG are able to get back and get a foot in.
      Bayern Munich 1-0 PSG
      74. Galtier could be looking for work tomorrow if this result stays like this.
      Bayern are looking very comfortable with a two goal lead.
      They are starting to stretch PSG on the counter, this time Sane wasting a good opportunity.
      Credit: Getty
      Bayern Munich 1-0 PSG
      72. Messi is having to come looking for the ball more.
      It means him dropping into deeper positions.
      He struggles to effect the game from these deep areas.
      Bayern Munich 1-0 PSG
      70. Muller will now slot into the forward position.
      Bayern clear the PSG attack and immediately break with numbers.
      The final pass is a bit loose and allows the visitors to get a touch to put it behind for a corner.
      Bayern Munich 1-0 PSG
      68. Mbappe controls the ball just inside the box.
      He turns and shoots from a tight angle, forcing Sommer into a save.
      Bayern are looking to bring some fresh legs on now.
      Choupo-Moting comes off for Leroy Sane.
      Bayern Munich 1-0 PSG
      66. That was a fantastic save from Sommer to keep PSG out.
      Other than Ramos there was nobody attacking the corner from the visitors.
      Heads are starting to drop a little now in the Parisians.
      Bayern Munich 1-0 PSG
      64. PSG have a mountain to climb now.
      They need to find two goals from somewhere.
      Mbappe and Messi will need to work some magic here in Germany.
      Ramos meets the corner and Sommer pulls off a brilliant save to keep him out.
      Credit: Reuters
      Bayern Munich 1-0 PSG
      62. Marco Verratti will have to take the blame for that one.
      He was robbed of the ball on the edge of the box.
      Muller unselfishly squared it for Choupo-Moting to side-foot home.
      Goal – Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (Bayern Munich)
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      Graham Potter saved job with two make-or-break wins after ‘heart-to-heart talks with players, owners and staff’

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      GRAHAM POTTER saved his job with two make-or-break wins after reportedly holding “heart-to-heart” talks with Chelsea’s players, owners and staff.Potter looked a relieved man last night as his Blues clinched a Champions League turnaround against Borussia Dortmund.
      Graham Potter held a series of talks to inspire Chelsea to consecutive wins and save his jobCredit: Alamy
      Stamford Bridge was left bouncing as goals from Raheem Sterling and Kai Havertz sent Chelsea into the last eight.
      And the impressive win came hot on the heels of a 1-0 league victory over rivals Leeds on Saturday.
      The two games were both marked as must-wins for Potter, who had previously picked up just one victory in 2023.
      Fans and pundits piled in on the ex-Brighton boss after a disastrous defeat to bottom-place Southampton in February.
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      Yet Chelsea owner Todd Boehly decided not to pull the trigger after doubling down on his long-term vision.
      And the Telegraph claims Potter helped convince the American to stay onboard by having a deep chat with him over the current crisis.
      Potter is also said to have had “heart-to-hearts” with numerous Chelsea players and staff members.
      The tactician gave assurances to any doubters to keep the faith, and also listened to any concerns about his time in charge.
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      Potter’s move certainly paid off, picking up just his third win in 16 league matches against Leeds at the weekend.
      But the best was yet to come as Chelsea moved one step closer to a potential third Champions League title last night.
      The Blues had it all to do after losing the first leg in Germany 1-0.
      Yet a change in formation, which started at Leeds, brought the best out of several below-par players.
      And Chelsea now await their fate in next week’s quarter-final draw. More

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      Scott Parker SACKED by Club Brugge as disastrous 67-day spell ends in Champions League humiliation

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      SCOTT PARKER has been reportedly sacked by Club Brugge following the club’s exit from the Champions League.He is believed to have left the club less than three months after he was appointed to the role on December 31 last year.
      Scott Parker has reportedly been sacked by Club BruggeCredit: AP
      Parker was in the dugout last night as the Belgian side were dumped out of the Champions League by Benfica 7-1 on aggregate.
      It was Brugge’s biggest margin of defeat (1-7) on aggregate ever in European knockout football (excluding qualifiers) while it was the first time that they had conceded five or more away from home in the Champions League since a 6-1 defeat to Monaco in November 1988.
      And it has been reported by talkSPORT that it was the final staw leading to his sacking.
      Parker will have left the club still in fourth place in the Belgian Pro League, but they are now 21 points behind leaders Genk.
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      He only won two of the 12 games that he took charge of, drawing six and losing four.
      Belgian news outlet Nieuwsblad are claiming that Alfred Schreuder, who left last season to join Ajax but was sacked by the Dutch side in January, is ready to replace him.
      Club Brugge was Parker’s second team this season after he started at Premier League side Bournemouth.
      The Englishman managed to get them promoted from the Championship but was sacked by the club after they were hammered 9-0 by Liverpool in August.
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      His first job in management was at Fulham in 2019 and he led them to Premier League promotion in 2020 via the play-offs.
      He quit Craven Cottage a year later for Bournemouth, and he guided them to automatic promotion during his first season at the helm.
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      Incredible unseen footage shows Jude Bellingham’s full Chelsea meltdown as he lobs bottle & yells at Cucurella

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM was absolutely fuming after Borussia Dortmund’s Champions League exit to Chelsea – and didn’t bother trying to hide it.Dortmund were eliminated from the last 16 after losing 2-0 to the Blues in a controversial clash at Stamford Bridge.

      Borussia Dortmund superstar Jude Bellingham was furious at full-time
      Jude Bellingham was incensed with Chelsea ace Marc Cucurella after the whistle
      Jude Bellingham slammed his bottle on the ground after the Champions League exit
      Jude Bellingham appeared to push the lens of a cameraman as he left the pitch
      The West Londoners opened the scoring with Raheem Sterling just two minutes before half-time but it was their second goal that led to intense protests from the visitors.
      Graham Potter’s side earned a contentious spot-kick after the ball hit Marius Wolf’s arm, which appeared to support the rest of his body during a tackle.
      Kai Havertz took the shot and rattled the post but the referee called for a retake as players got inside the box too early and the Germany international didn’t miss his second attempt on 53 minutes.
      That was the goal that made it 2-1 on aggregate and took Chelsea through to the quarter-finals, but Bellingham was incensed at full-time.
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      Fan footage caught the midfielder having an intense shouting match with Marc Cucurella.
      The England international had some angry words with Cucurella while he was held back by Kalidou Koulibaly, Enzo Fernandez and Christian Pulisic, but the situation thankfully didn’t escalate.
      However, the 19-year-old was still enraged as he slammed his bottle to the grass and sent its contents flying all over the pitch.
      Bellingham then appeared to push away the lens of a cameraman, who was trying to film him walk off.
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      The ex-Birmingham star, who has been linked with a move to Chelsea amid an ongoing bidding war for his signature, didn’t hold back during his post-match interview and described the penalty as a “joke”.
      Bellingham told BT Sport: ‘I’ve not seen the incident back.
      “From where I was, it looked like it was pretty close and I’m not sure what more he can do with the hands.
      “A yard or two away, I’m not too sure. I don’t want to get in trouble, I’ve paid enough to them lot.
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      “I think that in itself was disappointing, and then the fact that they’ve had a retake, I think it’s a joke.
      “For every penalty, especially when he has such a slow run-up, there’s going to be people encroaching into the box by a yard or so.
      “But that’s the game I suppose, he’s made the decision and we’ve had to live with it.” More