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      Laura Woods wears black and white stripes as she reveals she ‘half’ a Newcastle fan… and not because of Adam Collard

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      LAURA WOODS has revealed she is “half” a Newcastle fan ahead of the Toon’s crunch Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain.And the TNT Sports presenter even wore a black and white top while discussing The Magpies’ European hopes.
      Laura Woods asked Rio Ferdinand and Co if they will be supporting NewcastleCredit: TNT
      Ferdinand told Woods she was wearing a Newcastle top with her black and white striped jumperCredit: TNT
      Woods laughed it off and then claimed she is ‘half’ a Newcastle fanCredit: TNT
      Eddie Howe’s men made a superb start to their first Champions League campaign in 20 years when they followed up a draw against AC Milan with a breathtaking 4-1 win over PSG at St James’ Park.
      But back-to-back defeats to Borussia Dortmund have left them in need of results away at PSG and at home to AC Milan to avoid a group-stage exit.
      Ahead of Newcastle’s trip to Paris, a TNT Sports segment saw Woods, Rio Ferdinand, Ally McCoist and Jermaine Jenas discuss their chances against the Ligue 1 champions.
      Woods began the debate, asking: “Are we all Geordies tomorrow?”
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      McCoist confirmed he will be, before Ferdinand pointed at Woods’ black and white striped top and added: “You’re one today.”
      Woods, who is now dating Geordie Love Island star Adam Collard, laughed and replied: “I mean, I am always half of one.”
      The former talkSPORT host is an Arsenal supporter, but her dad is from Newcastle – meaning the Toon hold a special place in her heart.
      They then turned their attention to what they expect to happen in Paris on Tuesday evening.
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      Newcastle thrashed PSG at St James’ Park in OctoberCredit: Reuters
      Woods said: “There was something about that performance at St James’ Park against PSG where it felt like every single one of the Newcastle players was at a different level.”
      Ferdinand then replied: “Will they ever get to that feeling again? I think it’s going to be difficult.”
      McCoist said: “Newcastle are just now on a crest of a wave, they’re really enjoying it. They’re enjoying the ride, and so they should.
      “But I just think you look back to that PSG game, that was absolutely special.”
      Before Jenas concluded the clip by adding: “Every time I’ve doubted Newcastle this year, they’ve delivered.
      “I don’t see any reason to doubt them.”
      The duo later shared a joke pitchside that led to Jenas hilariously threatening to walk off screens.
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      Laura is the new face of TNT Sports’ Champions League coverage
      She has gathered a huge social media following in recent yearsCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      She has become TNT Sports’ main Champions League anchor this seasonCredit: Getty
      Laura also likes to let her hair down when not workingCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      Laura went Instagram official with her romance with Adam CollardCredit: Instagram
      Laura is dating former Love Island star Adam CollardCredit: Instagram
      She also works for ITV on their coverage of the NFLCredit: Instagram
      Woods previously hosted the talkSPORT Breakfast alongside great pal Ally McCoistCredit: Instagram
      She loves a day at the races during the summerCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy More

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      Laura Woods goes make-up-free to reunite with Ally McCoist on early morning show after wild night boozing

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      LAURA WOODS reunited with former talkSPORT co-host Ally McCoist in Paris today for a special appearance back on the airwaves.The duo are in the French capital to cover Newcastle’s trip to the Parc Des Princes as they play PSG in the Champions League.
      The duo indulged in the local cuisineCredit: Instagram
      The two were back on the airwaves for the first time since the summerCredit: Instagram
      Woods left TalkSPORT this summer after presenting the much-loved breakfast show for three years alongside McCoist.
      She is now the flagship presenter on TNT Sports and presents the broadcaster’s Champions League coverage.
      But she returned alongside her old co-host this morning at 9am this morning as they chatted to Andy Townsend.
      It was revealed that she was actually meant to join McCoist much earlier but a boozy night out in Paris put a stop to that plan.
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      Woods was out on the town with fellow football presenter Becky Ives and said she bumped into a French version of Alan Brazil.
      McCoist asked Woods how she found her first night out in Paris to which she said: “It’s fabulous, I made friends last night in a bar with a Parisian man called Fifi, I let him wear my beret.
      She continued: “Who does he remind you of? Alan Brazil. We had a fabulous night and it’s all Becky Ives’ fault that I missed my earlier slot this morning, but you’re not supposed to tell the listeners.”
      McCoist said he was not trying to catch Woods out with why she was late to the show that morning, saying: “I didn’t say that and I was covering you again.
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      Woods before her boxing coverage at the Manchester Arena last week between Nathan Heaney and Denzel BentleyCredit: Instagram
      “I did not say at any point you were meant to be coming on earlier.”
      After Woods joked that she was missing waking up at 4am for work, before McCoist teased her saying: “I don’t want to tell tales out of school, but Woodsy is getting in at 4am these days.”
      Sky Sports legend Jeff Stelling has been announced as Woods’ permanent replacement on the TalkSPORT breakfast show.
      He will begin his new role on December 4.
      Inside Laura Woods’ glamorous life as football, boxing and NFL presenter…
      Laura is the new face of TNT Sports’ Champions League coverage
      Laura presented coverage of Anthony Joshua’s bout with Jermaine FranklinCredit: Rex
      She has gathered a huge social media following in recent yearsCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      She has become TNT Sports’ main Champions League anchor this season and will cover Newcastle’s trip to PSG tonightCredit: Getty
      Laura regularly hosts DAZN’s boxing coverage as wellCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      Laura went Instagram official with her romance with Adam CollardCredit: Instagram
      Laura is dating former Love Island star Adam CollardCredit: Instagram
      Laura also likes to let her hair down when not workingCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      She also works for ITV on their coverage of the NFLCredit: Instagram
      She loves a day at the races during the summerCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      Woods previously hosted the talkSPORT Breakfast alongside great pal Ally McCoistCredit: Instagram
      Laura has an enviable lifestyle and fans regularly go wild for her outfitsCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      The presenter is ITV’s host for Lionesses coverageCredit: Getty More

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      Premier League clubs on transfer alert as PSG set to sell forgotten wonderkid wanted by multiple teams

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN are ready to sell forward Hugo Ekitike in January – putting Premier League clubs on red alert.Newcastle came close to signing the young Frenchman before he went to PSG from Reims 18 months ago and have been linked with a fresh approach this month.
      Hugo Ekitike joined PSG as a highly rated youngster from ReimsCredit: Getty
      West Ham were keen in August – while Crystal Palace have also shown previous interest.
      Ekitike was signed by PSG for just over £30million in July 2022 but struggled for game-time last term behind the superstar trio of Kylian Mbappe, Neymar and Lionel Messi.
      The latter two galacticos moved in the summer yet Ekitike has become the forgotten man at the Parc de Princes this season.
      The 21-year-old has played just nine minutes in the current campaign, which came as a late sub in August’s 0-0 draw at home to Lorient.
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      Indeed he has only been on the bench two other times – which also came three months ago – despite not being injured and is unlikely to be involved against Newcastle in the Champions League tonight.
      PSG would prefer to sell Ekitike, who also has interest from a few clubs outside of the Premier League, but may be open to a loan with an option to buy.
      Eikitike came close to leaving PSG in the summer, with the club keen to include him in their deal to sign Randal Kolo Muani from Frankfurt.
      While Frankfurt were open to the prospect, Ekitike opted against moving to the Bundesliga club.
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      The Frenchman’s place in the PSG pecking order only fell further last week after the club confirmed they had activated a clause to make Goncalo Ramos’ loan from Benfica permanent.
      Ramos, who shone for Portugal during last year’s World Cup, has signed a contract until 2028 and Benfica will receive up to £69.3m for the forward.
      Ramos immediately repaid the club’s faith in him after a difficult start to the season when he opened the scoring during PSG’s 5-2 victory over Monaco on Friday. More

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      I was working in insurance before ex-Man Utd manager offered me a job – now I’m leading my team out in Champions League

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      GERHARD STRUBER worked in insurance before he was spotted by Ralf Rangnick.The former Manchester United boss offered the Austrian a job with RB Salzburg and the rest is history.
      Gerhard Struber worked in insurance during a three-year break from coachingCredit: Rex
      Struber is now over halfway through his first Champions League group stage campaign as a manager.
      However, his career could have turned out very different if it was not for Rangnick’s approach.
      After retiring in 2008, Struber coached in Salzburg’s academy before taking a three-year break from football.
      During that time, he worked in insurance before returning to management with a local club.
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      It was there that he was spotted by Rangnick and convinced to take another crack at a coaching career.
      “This is much closer to my heart,” he told Sky Sports.
      “I had a football break for three years. I was doing a completely different job at the time, working for a big insurance group.
      “After that, I started coaching part-time with my home-town club SV Kuchl when Ralf Rangnick came and watched one of our friendly games.
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      Ralf Rangnick convinced Struber to return to managementCredit: EPA
      “We played a high-pressing style, very proactive. This was the reason why he invited me for an interview and I took a full-time job with the U15s.
      “That conversation convinced me to jump back into football. I am very pleased I was brave enough to leave a safe job.”
      Struber went on to work with Salzburg’s academy sides as well as their feeder club FC Liefering.
      He would then manager Austrian club Wolfsberger before avoiding relegation from the Championship with Barnsley in 2020.
      The 46-year-old re-joined the Red Bull group later that year, taking over MLS outfit New York Red Bulls.
      Struber is now managing RB Salzburg in the Champions LeagueCredit: PA
      Three years on, he is now back in his native Austria after Salzburg appointed him as manager during the summer.
      Struber has so far made a strong start, with his side top of the Bundesliga and close to securing European football in the new year.
      His side are third in their Champions League group with two matches remaining, starting with Wednesday’s trip to Real Sociedad.
      Salzburg will end their group stage campaign at home on December 12 against Benfica, who sit three points below them in the race to drop into the Europa League. More

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      Man City vs RB Leipzig LIVE SCORE: Treble winners look to seal top spot in mouthwatering Champions League match

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      MANCHESTER CITY can seal top spot in Champions League Group G with three points against RB Leipzig.Pep Guardiola will be hoping his side can pick off tonight’s opponents in the same manner as Young Boys earlier this month.
      But the German outfit are aware that a win would put them level with City heading into the final match.

      Kick-off time: 8pm GMT
      Live stream: discovery+
      TV channel: TNT Sports 1

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      Man City 3 RB Leipzig 2: Haaland, Foden and Alvarez lead fightback after Man Utd transfer target scores shock double

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      PEP GUARDIOLA showed once again he is the man with the Midas touch as Manchester City stormed back to secure top spot.The sloppy treble winners were in danger of relinquishing their grip on the group as Leipzig raced into a two goal lead at the break.
      Alvarez’s goal completed the comebackCredit: Reuters
      He made no mistake with a chance to make it 3-2Credit: Reuters
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      But the Etihad chief made three subs in the opening minutes of the second half to inject new life into his sleepy side.
      And one of the replacements – Julian Alvarez – popped up with the late winner – slamming home after a low cross from Phil Foden.
      It was the England midfielder who inspired the fightback with a dazzling second half – setting up another for Erling Haaand and grabbing one himself.
      Now they can travel to Serbia in two weeks time knowing their place among the top seeds in next month’s draw is secure.
      Yet what a scare they were given. It is five years since they last lost at home in this competition and the record looked in grave danger here.
      With a point still needed to secure top spot the City boss surprisingly wheeled out some of his big guns.
      The treble winners are in the middle of a tough run of Prem fixtures – with more to come against Tottenham and Aston Villa.
      So his selection was unexpected given that City put seven past Leipzig here in March and his team were unbeaten in 17 matches in this competition.
      Foden’s equalliser showed his classCredit: AP
      His finish showed exactly what he’s capable ofCredit: AP
      City dominated possession but it was by no means easyCredit: The Sun

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      The way City started the game suggested it would be a comfortable night with Bernardo Silva going close early on.
      But against the run of play the visitors took the lead and it was so sloppy from the champions.
      A long punt from keeper Janis Blaswich was not dealt with by Manuel Akanji and Lois Openda got in behind him.
      The Belgian still had plenty to do but finished brilliantly – just as he did when the teams met in Germany last month.
      It was a big boost for the visitors but City had a chance to hit straight back but Ruben Dias headed over from inside the six yard box.
      England new boy Rico Lewis picked up a pass from Josko Gvardiol and turned smartly before blasting his shot inches too high.
      City were not at their best but seemed to be getting closer – but Leipzig stunned the Etihad by doubling their lead just after the half hour.
      It was more uncharacteristically poor defending as Openda spun away from a half-hearted challenge from Dias on the half way line.
      Haaland extended his wonderful recordCredit: AFP
      Leipzig largely hit City on the counterCredit: The Sun
      He ran the length of the pitch and kept his cool, turning inside Gvardiol before rifling past second string keeper Stefan Ortega.
      Leipzig paid a club record fee which could hi £38 million to take Openda from Lens in the summer – several English clubs will be keeping an eye on him.
      All of a sudden, City were in danger of surrendering top spot in the group and their five year unbeaten record at home in this competition was in jeopardy.
      If the top two finish level, then head to head comes into play and that made it all square over the two games.
      Haaland – who scored five in this fixture last season – fired his shot miles over after Lewis pushed it into his path.
      Leipzig are the team Haaland has scored against most in his career but he was not finding it so easy this time as he saw a header saved by Blaswich.
      Yet a disastrous half for City could have got worse for City with Dias – already on a yellow card – lucky to escape a second for a foul on Xavi Simons.
      Perhaps it was not surprising the Portuguese – who had endured one of his worst halves for the club – did not reappear for the second half, replaced by Nathan Ake.
      Openda’s brace had City sweatingCredit: Getty

      Foden, who netted the equaliser, was busy all over the pitchCredit: The Sun
      And within 10 minutes of the restart he had made two more changes – throwing on Jeremy Doku and Alvarez to try to liven up his team.
      Within a minute they were back in it as Phil Foden slipped a pass through to Haaland who worked it onto his left peg and burying it.
      That’s 40 goals in 35 games in this competition for Haaland – 10 fewer than Ruud van Nistelrooy who previously held the record.
      His 19th in all comps this season put a different complexion on the game and it was no surprise when City pulled level.
      Gvardiol was involved against his old club, sliding a pass through to Foden who pushed it past a defender before rolling a shot past Blaswich.
      And the comeback was complete as Doku played in Foden down the left and his low cross was slammed home by Alvarez.
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      Young Boys vs Red Star Belgrade LIVE SCORE: Two struggling sides battle for crucial third spot in Champions League match

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      YOUNG BOYS host Red Star Belgrade in a crucial Champions League match as third spot is up for grabs.The two qualifying spots in Group G have already been secured by Treble winners Manchester City and RB Leipzig.
      However, tonight’s winners in Switzerland would take a massive step toward grabbing the Europa League place.

      Kick-off time: 8pm GMT
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      TV channel: TNT Sports Extra

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      Barcelona vs Porto LIVE SCORE: Xavi’s side look to cement top spot in thrilling Champions League contest – latest

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      BARCELONA can open up the gap at the top of Champions League Group H with a win against Portuguese giants Porto.Xavi’s side suffered a shock away defeat to Shakhtar Donetsk last time out.
      While Pepe’s stoppage-time goal sealed the deal for Porto against Antwerp in their recent Champions League fixture.

      Kick-off time: 8pm GMT
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      TV channel: TNT Sport 4

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