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      Thierry Henry slammed for ’embarrassing take’ on Kylian Mbappe after PSG defeated in Champions League semi-final

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      THIERRY HENRY was slammed for his “embarrassing take” when he named Kylian Mbappe as Paris Saint-Germain’s greatest ever player.The former Arsenal forward was analysing PSG’s 1-0 defeat to Borussia Dortmund which saw them knocked out of the Champions League.Thierry Henry insisted Kylian Mbappe was PSG’s greatest ever playerCredit: CBS SportsBut fans were quick to disagree with ThierryCredit: GettyIt meant that the Parisian club were knocked out of the semi-finals without registering a goal across two legs, despite having the dangerous Mbappe in their side.Mbappe is almost certain to leave Paris this summer, with it widely reported that he has already agreed a deal to sign for Real Madrid.Despite Mbappe’s disappointment across two legs, Henry insisted he will leave PSG as their greatest ever player.His take came when Kate Abdo asked if he was the best player to play for PSG.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL Henry responded: “It’s not even a discussion.”For me Mbappe, with the impact he had all over the world and what he has been doing, he will go down as the best player for PSG.”He can leave this club with his head held really high. Not everyone can win everywhere, especially the Champions League.”The big man played well all his career with PSG, so I am not going to judge him on not winning the Champions League.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”He will go down as the best player to play for Paris Saint-Germain.” 🇫🇷⭐Thierry shares his thoughts on Kylian Mbappe’s PSG legacy ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/gTh0Z6cxxC— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) May 7, 2024

      The stats back up Henry’s claim, with Mbappe being the club’s all time top goalscorer with 255 goals.And while he’s never won the Champions League with the club, nor has any other player from PSG’s past.Kylian Mbappe drew a blank despite five shots against DortmundThierry Henry’s ‘soul leaves his body’ and he gasps ‘really?’ after Kate Abdo’s wedding announcement on live TVBut fans did not like Henry’s statement regardless.One fan wrote on X: “Statistically speaking, if you want. Other than that, he is not even a PSG great. Thanks for nothing, happy to see him gone!Another added: “Hmm, love Henry, but can’t help but feel Zlatan or Ronaldinho would be above Mbappe.”A third wrote: “When Ronaldinho is alive?????”While a fourth said: “Neymar and Zlatan were both clear for PSG.”After beating PSG in the first of the semi-finals, Dortmund are into the Champions League final and will face either Bayern Munich or Real Madrid at Wembley. More

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      Exiled Jadon Sancho becomes first Man Utd player to reach Champions League final since Sir Alex Ferguson’s exit

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      JADON SANCHO became the first Manchester United player to reach the Champions League final since Sir Alex Ferguson retired.The exiled winger helped Borussia Dortmund trump Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals to book their spot at Wembley.Jadon Sancho has reached the Champions League finalCredit: GettyHe is the first Manchester United player to make the final since Sir Alex Ferguson retiredCredit: GettySancho was loaned out by the club after falling out with Erik ten HagCredit: GettyThe Bundesliga outfit will learn their opponents tonight as Real Madrid take on Bayern Munich in the second-leg of their semi-final.Sancho, 24, played a starring role in the first leg as he gained a host of plaudits for his performance.He was subbed off in the 67th minute at the Parc des Princes with Borussia Dortmund in full control of the tie.With Dortmund in the final, Sancho is the first Manchester United player to reach the Champions League final since Fergie left the club.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSHe was the second player to make it to the semi-finals as Javier Hernandez managed the same feat while out on loan at Real Madrid in 2015.The Mexican striker was unable to make it to the final as Real were knocked out by Italian giants Juventus.Sancho joined Dortmund on loan in January after he had been exiled from the first-team by Erik ten Hag.The winger was forced to train away from the first team after publicly falling out with the manager.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHaving not played for the club since August, he joined Dortmund until the end of the season during the winter transfer window.Since his move, Sancho has scored three goals and provided two assists in 18 appearances for Dortmund.Crystal Palace 4 Man Utd 0: Ten Hag one step closer to axe after ’embarrassing’ total capitulation against EaglesIn celebration of making it to the final, Dortmund posted on to the club’s official Instagram account.It shared a picture of Sancho celebrating the victory with American rapper Draker superimposed on it.In the clip, Drake says: “To the rest of you, the non-believers, the under-achievers, the tweet and deleters… You guys make me sick to my stomach.”Sancho responded to the post, as he wrote: “LOL FACTS.” More

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      Watch Dortmund star Karim Adeyemi’s insane skill before PSG clash leave Mats Hummels on floor in shock

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      MATS HUMMELS was left on the floor in shock at a skill move by Karim Adeyemi.The Borussia Dortmund attacker showed off his skills ahead of knocking out Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League semi-final.Karim Adeyemi pulled off an incredible skill move at the Parc des PrincesCredit: https://twitter.com/sportbibleHe scored from behind the goalCredit: https://twitter.com/sportbibleMats Hummels was floored by the effortCredit: https://twitter.com/sportbibleThe Bundesliga outfit trumped the French side with back-to-back 1-0 victories.Adeyemi, 22, proved he was in the mood before the second leg as he and his team-mates checked out the Parc des Princes.The German pulled off a brilliant trick shot as he scored despite being behind the goal.As the ball was bouncing into the goal, Hummels could be heard yelling “nein” multiple times.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAs it crossed the line, Adeyemi ran off in celebration while the defender was on the floor in shock.The video was shared by the club on their social media channels.Fans were also just as impressed as they reacted to it.One posted: “That’s some skill from Adeyemi! Impressive play.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA second commented: “That’s insane.”A third wrote: “The kid is so talented and very athletic.”Jadon Sancho belts out Adele as he leads Dortmund’s Champions League dressing room celebrations A fourth said: “Adeyemi is doing what he does best, or do we say one of the things he does best.”Another added: “On his weaker foot btw.”Hummels, 35, went on to star in the match against PSG as he netted in the 50th minute.The defender nodded past Gianluigi Donnarumma to give his side breathing space and eventually the spot in the final at Wembely. More

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      Watch Jadon Sancho belt out Adele as he leads Dortmund’s Champions League dressing room celebrations

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      JADON SANCHO led Borussia Dortmund’s dressing room celebrations by belting out an Adele song following their win over Paris Saint-Germain.The German side claimed a 1-0 win in Paris on Tuesday evening, clinching their place at Wembley with a 2-0 aggregate triumph.Jadon Sancho was in charge of the music in the Borussia Dortmund dressing roomCredit: X @BVBHe got on the table with the speaker as the Dortmund players belted out AdeleCredit: X @BVBSancho was loving ‘Someone Like You’ as he celebrated reaching a Champions League finalCredit: X @BVBManchester United loanee Sancho, 24, returned to Dortmund for a second spell in January and has thrived back at the club, making five goal contributions in all competitions.He started both legs of the semi-final against PSG, particularly impressing in the first as he tormented the Ligue 1 champions.And after securing their spot in the final, footage emerged of Sancho standing on a table in the dressing room as he held up a speaker blaring out Adele’s “Someone Like You”.The entire Dortmund squad proceeded to sing the tune with heaps of passion as they revelled in their superb victory.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd fans on social media were over the moon to see Sancho in buoyant mood after a desperately difficult time at Old Trafford.One said: “Jadon Sancho is a happy man again, the smile all over his face says it all.”Another added: “I feel soo happy for Sancho ☺️.”A third replied: “That boy Sancho better not return to Man Utd. Life’s good where you at, my boy!”Most read in Champions LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSWhile a fourth responded: “Sancho moved from his toxic relationship😂😂.”Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag recently revealed discussions have taken place with Sancho about him returning to Old Trafford when his loan expires in the summer.Dortmund fans’ tifo is set alight after ‘flares are thrown at it’ during Champions League semi-final vs PSG The England star left the Red Devils following a spat with Ten Hag in which he claimed he was being made a “scapegoat” at the club.But the Dutch coach said: “We are visiting games where Jadon was performing.”We had a visit with him, we talk with him and we will keep going with this process.”Sancho has contributed just 12 goals and six assists in 82 appearances for Man Utd since arriving for £73million in 2021. More

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      Real Madrid-bound Mbappe STORMS OUT of interview after PSG beaten in Champions League semi-final

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE stormed out of an interview after being knocked out of the Champions League.The Paris Saint-Germain star was left unimpressed with one question that he was asked by reporters.Kylian Mbappe was not in a good mood after PSG’s Champions League defeatCredit: X @FabrizioRomanoHe rolled his eyes at one question from a journalistCredit: X @FabrizioRomanoHe then stormed off down the tunnelCredit: X @FabrizioRomanoMbappe, 25, was unable to help the Ligue 1 giants reach the final as they were beaten 2-0 on aggregate by Borussia Dortmund.PSG lost both legs 1-0 as they failed to score across 180 minutes of action against the Bundesliga outfit.As a result, Mbappe was not in the mood to deal with reporters after the game.He was asked whether he would be supporting Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in the other semi-final.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLInstead of answering the question, he pulled a face by rolling his eyes and stormed off. Real and Bayern face off tonight at the Santiago Bernabeu in the second leg as the sides drew 2-2 in Germany.Mbappe is expected to join Madrid in the summer as he leaves PSG at the end of his contract.The exit in the last four means that he will not get another chance to win the European competition with PSG.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe club has been frustrated by the tournament having never been able to lift the trophy.This is despite dominating French football in a period that has seen the club win Ligue 1 ten times since 2013.Everything you need to know about Kylian MbappePSG did reach the final of the Champions League in 2020 but lost 1-0 to Bayern Munich.The loss to Dortmund would have been even more disappointing having played the team in the group stages.PSG came out trumps with a 2-0 win and a 1-1 draw, results that, if replicated in the semi-final, would have seen them through.Mbappe is set to become Real’s highest-paid player when he joins the club in the summer.That’s despite taking a pay-cut and accepting a lower wage.He reportedly demanded a minimum of £42.8m-a-season – around £827,000-a-week – during negotiations./ More

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      Jamie Carragher agrees to new CBS Sports role after downing EIGHT PINTS and interviewing Jadon Sancho on live TV

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      JAMIE CARRAGHER has agreed to appear as a “roving reporter” on CBS Sports during next season’s Champions League.The pundit, 46, was sent to Dortmund last week as BVB took on Paris Saint-Germain at Signal Iduna Park.Jamie Carragher laughed as he recounted his Dortmund experienceCredit: CBSKate Abdo quizzed Carragher on a potential new roleCredit: CBSThe Liverpool legend interviewed Jadon Sancho after eight pints last weekCredit: CBSCarragher was welcomed as one of their own, drinking with fans before belting out You’ll Never Walk Alone on the Yellow Wall.Having returned to the studio for this week’s second leg, Carra was asked about his experience by presenter Kate Abdo.Quizzed about how he felt the next day, the former Liverpool star smiled as he admitted: “Hungover, but I loved it.”It was on the bucket list, I said that. Going to Borussia Dortmund, whether it was on this show or in years to come, as a football fan.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”But I’ve never actually been on the Kop and sang You’ll Never Walk Alone but I’ve now done it in the Yellow Wall as I like to call it.”To sing You’ll Never Walk Alone and be in there with my new family of friends was something I’ll never forget, it was brilliant – absolutely loved it.”Following Dortmund’s 1-0 win last week, Carragher interviewed Jadon Sancho after sinking eight pints.With the gang back in the studio having been left in hysterics, Abdo made a proposal to Carragher ahead of this week’s second leg.Most read in Champions LeagueBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSShe said: “It’s funny that you mention never having been on the Kop, maybe you could request that for next season.”Because one thing did happen after you weren’t here last week. We all had a bit of an impromptu meeting with production and talent and we had a vote.Jamie Carragher interviews Jadon Sancho on live TV after EIGHT PINTS and CBS Sports studio cannot bear to watch”And the vote was, do we think you should be sent out as a roving reporter for the show, should that be your new role next season?”You did it so well, we all thought you excelled.”To this, Carragher joked: “There was no complaints, was there?”Abdo, 42, laughed before replying: “Moving on… What do you think? You have the deciding vote I guess, would you like to do that?”Carragher considered his response before saying: “Not in the group stage.”Big semi-finals, yeah, I’ll do that. Knockout stages in big atmospheres, getting in there with the crowd.”I think that this could be a spin-off show.”Abdo joked: “Man of the people… but only at elite games.”This brought a laugh from Carragher, who said: “Exactly.”Carra’s new Dortmund pals will have been delighted with how the second leg played out.READ MORE SUN STORIESMats Hummels’ 50th minute header saw BVB see out the tie 2-0 on aggregate, despite Kylian Mbappe and Co spurning numerous chances.Edin Terzic’s side will face Bayern Munich or Real Madrid in the final at Wembley – with the two sides to face off on Wednesday night locked at 2-2 from the first leg. More

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      Emotional moment Thiago Silva breaks down in tears on stage and has to be consoled at Chelsea awards ceremony

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      THIAGO SILVA was spotted in tears as he attended his final awards ceremony at Chelsea.The much-loved Brazilian had been announced as a Fluminese player just hours earlier.Thiago Silva broke down at tonight’s Chelsea end of season awardsCredit: X @TheLampardViewThe Brazilian wiped away the tears as he received a warm round of applauseCredit: X @TheLampardViewIt was confirmed earlier that Thiago Silva will join FluminenseCredit: InstagramHe is waving farewell to Chelsea after four years at the clubCredit: ReutersThe 39-year-old defender will return to the Brazilian club after confirming his exit from Chelsea.Silva was announced as a Fluminense player on social media with the tagline “The monster is back” before the Blues announced that he will link up with the team early and leave after the final game of the season.He then joined a number of his team-mates and stars from the Chelsea women’s team and academy in the Great Hall at Stamford Bridge tonight for the club’s end of season awards night.Unsurprisingly, it was Cole Palmer that was the evening’s big winner.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe England international has scored 24 goals and provided 13 assists since his £42.5m move from Manchester City last summer.And his displays earned him both the Men’s Players’ Player of the Year and Player of the Year prizes.But there was also a point in the night when Silva was brought up on stage, and it did not take long for his emotions to get the better of him.A supporter in attendance at the bash in West London shared footage shot on their phone that showed the fan-favourite wiping tears from his face while receiving a round of applause.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSIt is not the first time that the star has broke down as he was also in tears when confirming his exit from Chelsea in an emotional video that was released in April.Silva was signed by former boss Frank Lampard from PSG.Thiago Silva breaks down in tears as he announces Chelsea exit but plans swift return with both sons still at clubHe went on to win the Champions League with Chelsea under Thomas Tuchel in 2021 and then added the Fifa Club World Cup and Uefa Super Cup.He is a firm favourite with the Stamford Bridge faithful but his outspoken wife Isabelle has given current head coach Mauricio Pochettino a hard time in recent months with her criticism of the team and the tactics.But he is still finding it a tough choice to depart despite admitting that he did not expect to enjoy such success at the club.He said: “When I started here, it was during the pandemic so there wasn’t any fans in the stadium.“But through social media, it became something very special to me and then when the fans started coming back to the stadium and life was getting back to normal, I started to feel a lot of affection and respect for my story and for my start here.Cole Palmer was a double winner at the Chelsea awards nightCredit: Getty“The way in which I came to the club, with the support of the club, I got to the club as a leader even though I didn’t feel like it, having arrived as the new guy.“It’s always difficult to integrate but bit by bit I became part of the group and Lampard played a big part in that. I am grateful to him for that.“Not even in my wildest dreams did I imagine that I could achieve such great things and win one of the best professional titles, the Champions League, at one of the biggest clubs in the world.READ MORE SUN STORIES“Goodbyes are for those that leave and don’t come back. I intend on coming back one day.”His new team-mates will include the likes of former Real Madrid star Marcelo, ex-Bayern Munich winger Douglas Costa and Marquinhos who is on loan from Arsenal.Thiago Silva’s career statsEvery team he’s played for and the trophies he’s won:
      RS Futebol, 2002-2003: 25 games, 2 goals
      Juventude, 2004: 36 games, 3 goalsPorto B, 2004-2005: 14 games, 0 goals
      Dynamo Moscow, 2005: 0 games, 0 goals
      Fluminense, 2006-2008: 143 games, 14 goals
      AC Milan, 2009-2012: 119 games, 6 goals
      PSG, 2012-2020: 315 games, 17 goals
      Chelsea, 2020-2024: 152 games, 9 goals
      Brazil, 2008-2022: 113 games, 7 goals
      Trophies: Brazilian Cup (Fluminense); Serie A, Italian Super Cup (AC Milan); Ligue 1 x7, French Cup x5, League Cup x6, Champions Trophy x5 (PSG); Champions League, Super Cup, Club World Cup (Chelsea); Copa America, Confederations Cup (Brazil) More

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      Watch as Dortmund fans’ tifo is set alight after ‘flares are thrown at it’ before Champions League semi-final vs PSG

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      BORUSSIA DORTMUND fans’ tifo was set alight before the Champions League semi-final at PSG.The German side travelled to the French capital with a 1-0 lead from the first leg thanks to Niclas Fullkrug’s winner.Borussia Dortmund fans’ tifo was set alight at PSGCredit: GettyThe banner caught alight in the away endCredit: AFPThe atmosphere was raucous inside the Parc des Princes with the visiting fans from Germany making their voices heard. And they draped their famous club tifo over the away stands. But local media say flares thrown from the PSG fans caught the banner and set it alight. Pictures revealed the flares catching the tifo and the subsequently catching fire. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut Dortmund got the last laugh after winning the 1-0 on the night thanks to Mats Hummels’ header to make it 2-0 overall. They now await either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich – who are level at 2-2 – in the final at Wembley on June 1. Dortmund lost their last Champions League final to Bayern a decade ago… at Wembley. And Marco Reus told DAZN: “Indescribable. After more than ten years, I am in the final with Borussia again. Most read in Champions LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”Ousmane [Dembele] and Achraf [Hakimi] brought a tremendous amount of pace and we suffered a lot. “How we won the game, no-one will ask tomorrow. Shots against the post won’t matter tomorrow. “What counts is that Borussia Dortmund are in the final again. Nobody expected this. It’s just incredible.”Kylian Mbappe suffered yet more disappointment in his final PSG Champions League gameCredit: GettyWatch Dortmund star Karim Adeyemi’s insane skill before PSG clash leave Mats Hummels on floor in shock More