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The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Kate Abdo and Albanian Laura Woods steal the show at glamorous event as CBS Sports star is joined by husband Malik Scott
KATE ABDO and Eva Murati stole the show at a glamorous CBS Sports event. The pair were pictured at the Sofascore Player of the Season award ceremony, in Zadar, 7 Kate Abdo stole the show at a glamorous CBS Sports event in Croatia Credit: Sofascore 7 She was pictured alongside her equally dazzling husband, Malik Scott Credit: Sofascore 7 The CBS presenter was in town to present the SofaScore Player of the Season award Credit: Sofascore 7 Albanian Laura Woods, Eva Murati, also stunned at the event Credit: Sofascore 7 She dropped jaws in a glamorous blue dress Credit: Sofascore 7 But she was also in town to interview some of the big stars present Credit: Sofascore 7 Kate was joined by CBS colleague Peter Schmeichel on the job Credit: Sofascore She was seen in striking white dress and heels while Scott, 44, was seen in a snazzy chequered black and white shirt paired with a bowler hat. Their relationship was first revealed on air by CBS co-stars READ MORE IN FOOTBALL They were in attendance to present the event, with Liverpool's Mohamed Salah being crowned the Player of the Season at the glitzy bash. Meanwhile, Murati, dubbed the Albanian The Champions League host, 30, has been a regular feature anchoring Europe's elite club competition for Vizion Plus and Tring TV since 2017. She started working as a television presenter at the age of 18. Most read in Football And at the event she was seen interviewing some figureheads of the sport. The bash itself was directed by multiple Emmy award-winning Pete Radovich. Awkward moment UFC icon Khabib Nurmagomedov snubs Kate Scott's handshake for religious reasons live on TV On the award, Sofascore's director of marketing, Branimir Karacic, said: "The Player of the Season Show is not just a celebration of the best footballers of the season. "It's a statement of what we believe in – that performance on the pitch, supported by statistical data, deserves global recognition. "Our Sofascore Rating is already a go-to standard for evaluating individual quality, and the fact that the show was produced by CBS, under the creative direction of Pete Radovich, gives the entire project even more weight."
Al Bawaba
13-03-2025
- Sport
- Al Bawaba
WAS IT A DOUBLE TOUCH? Watch the Alvarez Penalty That's Breaking the Internet
The Champions League Round of 16 clash between Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid ended in dramatic fashion, with a controversial moment during the penalty shootout. Also Read Ancelotti: Real Madrid Must Improve Before Atletico Clash Julián Álvarez's penalty was ruled out after VAR confirmed he had touched the ball twice before it crossed the line. This decision has sparked intense debate among fans and analysts—was it the right call? What Happened During the Penalty? After a hard-fought match that extended into extra time, the teams were forced into a penalty shootout. When Álvarez stepped up to take his shot, he appeared to slip, leading to an unintentional second touch before the ball hit the net. The referee immediately reviewed the incident via VAR and ultimately disallowed the goal, triggering protests from Atlético players. Was the VAR Decision Correct? According to football regulations, if a penalty taker touches the ball twice before any other player or the goalkeeper makes contact, the goal must be disallowed. Upon review, referees determined that Álvarez's left foot made slight contact with the ball before his right foot struck it. Based on this rule, the decision stood in Real Madrid's favor. Reactions to the Controversial Call The ruling divided opinions across the football world. Some believed the decision was justified by the rules, while others argued it was harsh on Atlético. Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti commented on the incident, stating: "I didn't see it at first, but after reviewing the footage, I think the referee made the right call."
CBC
14-02-2025
- Sport
- CBC
Davies's recovery sets up possible Champions League clash with Canadian national teammate Johnston
The Champions League is the best club competition on Earth, and Canadian soccer fans have more reasons than ever to watch: Three members of the men's national team are playing in the knockout stages, reaching heights beyond dreams. Earlier this week, Alistair Johnston, who plays right-back for Canada and Scottish giants Celtic, acquitted himself well in a heated first leg against Bayern Munich at a crackling Celtic Park in Glasgow. Bayern is home to Alphonso Davies, Canada's captain and star left-back. He missed the opening match with a hamstring injury, but he's resumed team training and there's a good chance he'll play in Tuesday's return leg in Munich. Bayern's narrow 2-1 win leaves Celtic with hope of an aggregate upset over the 2020 cup winners. Davies' potential return also means that Canadian soccer fans might yet see two of their own start the same Champions League match — on the same flank, no less. "A chance to play against a fellow Canadian at this level, it's pretty rare for us," Johnston told reporters before the opening leg. "I'm hoping he can be fit for the second leg so we can go at it." The Feb. 18 return game will determine which side, and which Canadian defender, will advance to the Round of 16. Another Canadian, striker Jonathan David, has already earned his spot, after his French side Lille finished a surprise seventh in the league phase of the revamped competition. David, Canada's reigning men's player of the year, has run rampant in the Champions League this season, scoring six goals in eight games. Johnston's sturdy performance against Bayern also bodes well for the national team. With the Nations League finals, the Gold Cup, and next year's World Cup all on the near horizon, it's a win every time a Canadian man experiences the urgency and atmosphere of a top-quality game. Bayern's daunting attack saw Johnston defend against waves of international talent: England's Harry Kane, Germany's Leroy Sané, and France's Kingsley Coman were among the World Cup-calibre men he marked. Before the match, Johnston talked about the mental load he carries as a defender at such an elite level, the exhaustion that comes with navigating incredibly fine margins. Just putting his weight on the wrong foot might be the difference between a goal-saving challenge and a goal. "These guys are too athletic, and they're too good," he said. "They're going to punish you." During the Champions League anthem, Johnston stood beside his Celtic teammates, smiling and nodding, looking as though he were telling himself: You're here. You've made it. Enjoy it. He then did mostly admirable work, including getting his head to an early, dangerous cross that otherwise would have found a soaring Kane. Though Johnston didn't join the Celtic attack as much as he sometimes does with Canada, he did make a couple of good, long passes up the touchline and whipped in a terrific cross while his side pressed for a late equalizer. After, he turned to the 60,000-strong crowd and urged the Celtic faithful into a further frenzy. It was beautiful, watching a Canadian assume the unlikely role of leading Scots into battle. Because Celtic is so dominant in the Scottish Premiership —l osing only once in 25 games and holding a 13-point lead over second-place Rangers — the match against heavily favoured Bayern proved another big step in Johnston's remarkable rise. Only five years ago, he was playing with Vaughan Azzurri in League1 Ontario. Now, along with Davies and David, he's proving he belongs in the Champions League — which means the Canadian men are a little closer to becoming champions, too.
