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      CBS Sports presenter branded ‘supermodel’ as she stuns on live TV for return of Champions League

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      CBS SPORTS presenter Poppy Miller wowed footie fans this week during her Champions League broadcasting duties.The former college soccer star joined the network in 2020 and has become an integral part of the American broadcaster’s coverage of European football.
      Brit Poppy Miller heads up CBS Sports’ European footie coverageCredit: INSTAGRAM@POPPYMILLER3
      The former college footie star joined CBS in 2020Credit: INSTAGRAM@POPPYMILLER3
      Poppy regularly stuns during Champions League broadcastsCredit: INSTAGRAM@POPPYMILLER3
      Miller was back on our screens on Tuesday and Wednesday due to the return of Europe’s elite club competition.
      And she blew viewers and her social media followers away with her latest get-up.
      Miller shared a series of photos – including one of her posing in from of the Champions League logo in a black dress – from her latest broadcast with her near 16,000 followers on Wednesday night.
      Her accompanying caption read: “Oh hi @championsleague. So happy you’re back.”
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      Miller’s followers were quick to comment, with one saying: “You’re too beautiful!”
      Another said: “Welcome back.”
      And another said: “Beauty.”
      One remarked: “Beautiful queen.”
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      Poppy Miller regularly updates her followers with the ongoings in her lifeCredit: Instagram / poppymiller3
      Another chimed in: “Supermodel.”
      Miller hails from Nottingham but found herself stateside in 2013 when she began studying at the University of South Carolina-Beaufort.
      Meet Katie Mox, the stunning CBS Sports reporter who is stealing show on and off screen including ‘beautiful’ outfits
      She graduated with a communications degree in 2017, which paved the way for her to join the media team at USLC’s Charleston Battery.
      In 2019, Miller joined Major League Soccer’s reporting team before upping sticks to ESPN to work as an SEC Network host and commentator. More

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      Gary Lineker’s ultimate pundit 5-a-side team revealed with legends from BBC Sport, Sky Sports and TNT Sports

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      GARY LINEKER has picked a host of legendary names after being tasked with choosing his ultimate five-a-side team of pundits.The former Leicester and Everton star was one of the best strikers on the planet during the 1980s.
      Gary Lineker has named his ultimate 5-a-side team of the pundits he has worked withCredit: The Rest is Football
      His Golden Boot exploits at the 1986 World Cup for England earned him a dream move to Barcelona, where he achieved cult hero status with an El Clasico hat-trick against bitter rivals Real Madrid.
      Lineker, who helped the Three Lions to reach the semi-final of Italia ‘90, returned to Tottenham in 1989 and won the FA Cup.
      He finished his playing days with a two-year spell in Japan at Grampus Eight before returning to these shores and working as a pundit.
      And after impressing on Match of the Day, Lineker was made host of the long-running hit BBC show in 1999 as he replaced Des Lynham, and he’s had the job ever since.
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      During an appearance on The Rest is Football podcast alongside Alan Shearer, they were asked to name a five-a-side team out of the pundits they have or currently work with.
      And Lineker opted for a brilliant side of legendary names who now start on BBC Sport, Sky Sports and TNT Sports when naming his.
      Speaking to Newcastle’s all-time top scorer Shearer, he began with: “You’d definitely be in my five-a-side, Alan.
      “I’d have Thierry Henry, who we’ve worked with many times of course in World Cups and hopefully the Euros.”
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      After naming Arsenal’s record goalscorer, he then opted for another ex-Gunner.
      “How about Cesc Fabregas,” before both he and Shearer agreed that Roy Keane would be in there.
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      But Lineker then seemingly opted for a defender instead of the now Sky Sports pundit Keane – and Shearer was quick to state that he would not argue with his choice.
      “Rio Ferdinand – defender,” he said.
      And then after Manchester United icon Peter Schmeichel and ex-Newcastle stopper Shay Given were both touted to be keepers, it was the Great Dane that Lineker picked as he said he had “just edged it”. More

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      Conor Gallagher apologises live on Sky Sports in interview after Chelsea’s win over Crystal Palace

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      CHELSEA star Conor Gallagher apologised on Sky Sports after his double sunk Crystal Palace.The Blues came from behind to win 3-1 as the midfielder scored the equaliser and a 91st minute winner.
      Conor Gallagher apologised for again scoring against Crystal PalaceCredit: Sky Sports
      Gallagehr put in a man of the match performance last nightCredit: Alamy
      Enzo Fernandez then wrapped up the three points with the last kick of the game – but it was his team-mate who stole the show in a more advanced role in the Chelsea side.
      Gallagher spent the 2021/22 season on loan at Crystal Palace and since leaving the club, he has come back to haunt his former employers.
      The 24-year-old has won all of his four games against the Eagles and scored three goals against them.
      On his record against Palace, Gallagher said on Sky Sports: “I do love them that’s the thing, it’s sad, but you can’t beat that feeling [of scoring].
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      “So I’m sorry Palace fans.”
      On his versatility, Gallagher said: “I have played in a number of positions this season.
      “Holding midfield, box-to-box, No10 and even up front – but I’m happy to play anywhere for the manager.”
      And he is greatly appreciated by Mauricio Pochettino, who referred to him as “priceless”.
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      But uncertainty over his future at Stamford Bridge continues amid concerns over Financial Fair Play.
      Selling Gallagher would count as 100 per cent profit as he is a homegrown player and the matter could be taken out of Pochettino’s hands.
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      London rivals Tottenham are interested in a £40million deal.
      Asked about his contract situation while on England duty in November, Gallagher said: “I’m sure that will get sorted out.

      “Everyone knows Chelsea is my club and I love playing for them.
      “The fans are brilliant and I’m loving right now and I’m sure it will get itself sorted out.
      “A lot was going on in the summer, a big transition in the club, a lot of players coming in, a lot of players leaving.
      “I was lucky enough to stay and be a part of the manager’s plans.
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      “Whatever he wants me to do I have been doing and I will keep working as hard as possible for him.
      “It was a crazy period in terms of ins and outs at Chelsea and I had conversations with the manager and he expressed that he liked me as a player and I was in his plans and I was really happy with that.” More

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      Chelsea fans beg Petr Cech to return to club after spotting what he did in Sky Sports studio during Crystal Palace clash

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      PETR CECH could not contain his passion as he celebrated Chelsea’s win at Crystal Palace from the Sky Sports studio. The Blues legend watched as his former club came from behind at Selhurt Park to win 3-1 with Conor Gallagher leading the fightback.
      Petr Cech could not contain his passion as he celebrated Chelsea’s win at Crystal Palace
      Chelsea fans loved Cech’s reactionCredit: Sky Sports
      Gallagher put Chelsea ahead in the 90th minute sparking wild celebrations in the away stands.
      Defender Axel Disasi crowdsurfed, while the advertisement board was crushed by the visiting supporters.
      And the mayhem spilled over into the Sky studio, as footage revealed Cech’s jubilant reaction.
      It did not go unnoticed by Blues fans, as one reacted: “Please come back, we miss you.”
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      Another said: “Petr Cech’s celebration on Conor’s winner. Forever Chelsea.”
      One hailed: “Proper Chels!!!”
      Jefferson Lerma put Palace 1-0 up on the half hour mark before former Eagles loanee Gallagher levelled after the break.
      Gallagher then slotted home to win the game and Enzo Fernandez capped off the win following a counter-attack.
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      Cech provided punditry before and after the game where he offered insight into his time at the club as a technical and performance advisor.
      The iconic stopper revealed he pushed to have former team-mate Frank Lampard replace Maurizio Sarri in 2019.
      Petr Cech questions decade-long Mauricio Pochettino tactic that risks ruining Chelsea key man
      He named Lampard and John Terry as two of Chelsea’s most important players ever and said Jose Mourinho was his favourite manager.
      Cech also questioned Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino’s tactic to have his keepers sit deep in their box.

      He said: “In this position, in my liking, he’s too deep. That’s the philosophy you (the manager) have.
      “Generally there are two philosophies in goalkeeping. Whether you want to take a more advanced position for shots, you close the gap, the angle, the goal, but you have less reaction time.
      “Or you drop deep on the goal line, therefore you might have a little more time for a save but you open the goal 
      “Pochettino’s goalkeeper coach has been with him from Tottenham, he has the philosophy of ‘OK you drop back, you always create space’.
      “I think it’s the Spanish philosophy. I personally am the other way around. In a lot of situations to closing the angle and having less reaction time but having less space to cover, for me, is the advantage.” More

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      Fans think Sky Sports are handing out footwear as MNF pundits are seen wearing identical shoes

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      FANS reckons Sky Sports are handing out footwear after the pundits on Monday Night Football were seen wearing identical shoes.Tonight’s offering of Premier League action saw Chelsea travel to London rivals Crystal Palace.
      Fans spotted Sky Sports’ pundits wearing the same shoes on Monday Night Football
      It meant legendary Blues goalkeeper Petr Cech joined Jamie Carragher and David Jones in the Sky Sports studio.
      Cech gave viewers his opinion of the current Chelsea side, including new stopper Djordje Petrovic.
      But fans could not helping noticing one huge similarity between the trio.
      All were dressed in smart-casual clothing for occasion, with each man boasting a different outfit.
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      However, they could all be seen wearing the exact same black shoes complete with a white trim.
      And fans flocked online questioning whether the sneakers had been handed out intentionally.
      One said: “@SkySports Footwear all around, what are these, TV shoes?”
      Another declared: “Why does everyone on Sky Sports wear cartoon shoes?”
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      One noted: “Other than Sky Football pundits, does anyone else in any other walk of life wear these shoes??”
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      Another added: “Anyone else noticed the dream of white-soled deck shoes by the Sky football crew? Official wear.”
      It’s not the first time Sky Sports have been called out for their pundits wearing matching shoes.
      Sky Sports presenter branded ‘best figure on TV’ as she shares on-screen pics.. but fans can’t stop looking at her shoes
      In October 2022, fans were left gobsmacked when FOUR pundits donned the white-bottomed boots.
      Jones was joined by Gary Neville, Louis Saha and Jamie Redknapp for a chat with Erik ten Hag on the Old Trafford pitch.
      And one fan laughed: “I didn’t know Sky Sports had their own brand of shoes.”
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      Fuming former Sky Sports presenter Jeff Stelling forced to call police after ‘scumbags’ slice his car open

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      JEFF STELLING was left raging after being forced to call police on the “scumbags” who destroyed his car.The talkSPORT presenter is on a UK Tour and his ‘An Evening with Jeff Stelling’ has already visited several towns and cities, including Liverpool and Southampton.
      Jeff Stelling’s car was vandalised as he hosted his speaking tour show
      The talkSPORT presenter fumed at the perpetrator on social mediaCredit: Getty
      Stelling, 68, spent Sunday evening in Chesterfield but finished his show to find his car vandalised.
      One of the doors was sliced open, leaving a huge gash that has ruined the bodywork.
      Stelling revealed he had contacted the police over the matter while he also took to social media to blast the perpetrators.
      He wrote: “Thanks Chesterfield. Anyone who knows the scumbags who did this to my car while I was trying to entertain people please let me know.
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      “What the f*** has happened to people.”
      He added: “@DerbyshirePolice Any prospect of you attending Casa hotel for attempted car theft/serious damage on Range River Sport reported over an hour ago?
      “I know you have other things to do but told a police van came past briefly but no one yet bothered to contact me – the owner.”
      Some of Stelling’s followers offered their condolences or tried to help, while others made jokes at his expense.
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      A frustrated Stelling responded to those comments, adding: “You know what. That is almost as depressing as getting car sliced open.”
      Stelling quite Sky Sports at the end of last season as he revealed working on Soccer Saturday was making him ill.
      The former TV presenter says he became too “tired” and “stressed” to go out afterwards on Saturday nights with his wife and family.
      He said after quitting: “I had the most fantastic run on the show.
      “But the show was heading in a direction which meant it wasn’t quite the same.
      “Even though I’d been there a long time, I felt some of my views weren’t considered at all. Every week I was fighting a battle. I got tired of fighting and it was making me ill.
      “Eventually, I went to Sky’s management and said: ‘This is making me unwell. I’ve got to step away from it.’”
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      Who is Afcon 2023 final referee Dahane Beida?

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      THE Africa Cup of Nations final is upon us after a thrilling tournament in the Ivory Coast.And the refereeing team has been decided with a Mauritanian star named as the official for the big one.
      Mauritanian referee Dahane Beida is refereeing the Afcon finalCredit: AFP
      Who is Afcon final referee Dahane Beida?
      Dahane Beida is refereeing the Afcon final between Nigeria and Ivory Coast.
      Beida is a 32-year-old Mauritanian official, and was the referee for Egypt’s thrilling 2-2 draw with Mozambique in the group stage.
      That match saw Mo Salah score a dramatic 97th-minute penalty which Beida gave after a VAR call.
      Beida was also in charge of Angola’s 3-0 win over Namibia in the Last 16, in which a player from either side was sent off inside the first half.
      Angola’s goalkeeper Neblu was red carded in the 17th-minute for handling the ball outside his area, before Namibia’s Lubeni Haukongo was given a second yellow five minutes before the break.
      An Afcon statement read: “Dahane Beida, aged 32, will be the on-pitch referee for this crucial match, marking his third appearance at this year’s TotalEnergies CAF AFCON.
      “Previously, he officiated the match between Egypt and Mozambique, which ended in a 2-2 draw during the group stage, as well as the Round of 16 clash where Angola secured a 3-0 victory over Namibia.
      “Assisting Dahane Beida will be Emiliano Dos Santos from Angola and Diana Chicotesha from Zambia, Morocco’s Bouchra Karboubi will serve as the fourth official.”
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      Dahane Beida shows a red to Namibia defender Lubeni HaukongoCredit: AFP
      When is Nigeria vs Ivory Coast?

      Nigeria’s big Afcon final clash with Ivory Coast will take place on Sunday, February 11.
      The game will kick off at 8pm UK time.
      Nigeria vs Ivory Coast will be played at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Nigeria vs Ivory Coast will be shown live on Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Sports Football and BBC Three in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the NOW TV or Sky Go app, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      The game is also available to stream for FREE from the BBC iPlayer, so long as you have a valid TV licence. More

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      Sir Alex Ferguson’s live TV interview abruptly cut short after Man Utd legend ‘breaks Sky Sports presenter’s heart’

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      SIR ALEX FERGUSON broke a Sky Sports reporter’s heart during a brutal live interview.A keen racing fan, the legendary former Manchester United boss stopped to chat with SunSport columnist Matt Chapman.
      Sir Alex Ferguson was asked if Spurs will ever win the Premier LeagueCredit: X@SkySportsPL
      The Scot broke the Sky Sports reporter’s heartCredit: X@SkySportsPL
      As a Tottenham supporter, Chapman asked Ferguson if his beloved side will ever win the Premier League.
      In deadpan fashion, the Scot, 82, instantly replied: “No.”
      He then burst out laughing, before saying again: “No.”
      Chapman replied, in mock-sadness: “What’s funny about that? You’ve broken my heart!”
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      With his hands in his pockets, Ferguson said: “61’s the last time they won it… well that’s a long time.
      “But the proposition today with Liverpool and Manchester City being so powerful… even for United.”
      Chapman then cheekily cut in, saying: “I think Spurs are more likely to win it than United these days.”
      Ferguson immediately replied: “No chance.”
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      At this point Chapman cut the interview short, smiling as he said: “Thanks Sir Alex!
      “Lovely to speak to Sir Alex Ferguson as always.”
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      Fans loved the exchange, with one writing of the former United boss: “What a man.”
      Another Red Devil contradicted Fergie, however, writing: “Spurs can surprise us.”
      But a third tweeted: “He spoke no lies so I don’t know why the presenter was so hurt.”
      And another pointed out: “Didn’t he say 10 years ago that City wouldn’t dominate England in his lifetime?”

      Fergie is still a regular at Old Trafford, having retired in 2013.
      He can often be seen in the posh seats at the Theatre of Dreams, and was even spotted sitting next to Ineos chief Sir Dave Brailsford and Sir Jim Ratcliffe at recent matches.
      Ferguson, 82, has been spotted sitting next to Sir Jim RatcliffeCredit: Getty More