Micah Richards’ Bold Comment About David Beckham Leaves CBS Champions League Panel Stunned
Wednesday night’s Champions League coverage on CBS featured an unexpected moment of comedy when Micah Richards made a comment about David Beckham that left his fellow pundits completely speechless.
The popular sports broadcasting team consisting of Richards, Kate Scott (formerly Kate Abdo), Thierry Henry, and Jamie Carragher reunited in the CBS studio to cover the prestigious European football competition. Known for their exceptional chemistry and entertaining banter, the quartet has become a fan favorite for their coverage of elite football matches.
During the broadcast, Richards became noticeably distracted by drilling noises in the background. “Sorry, I’m hearing drilling somewhere,” he remarked, breaking his concentration.
Presenter Kate Scott attempted to reassure him, saying: “Why has that thrown you so much? It’s a big building.” She then explained, “The deal with the drilling apparently we are building a set for David Beckham.”
Without missing a beat, Richards responded with: “Ohhhhh, he can drill what he wants.”
The spontaneous comment immediately created an awkward moment in the studio, with football legends Henry and Carragher visibly shocked by their colleague’s suggestive remark. Richards himself quickly realized the implications of his words, his smile fading as the gravity of his comment sank in.
Fan Reactions to the Champions League Studio Moment
Social media erupted with reactions from viewers who witnessed the unscripted television moment:
- “I love this bunch,” commented one enthusiastic fan
- “These guys are crazy,” tweeted another
- “Amazing,” added a third supporter
- “These guys are soooo unserious man,” wrote one viewer
- “The best part about the Champions League are these guys,” noted a football enthusiast
- “LMAOOOO bro best sports show on TV,” declared another fan
The moment highlighted why this particular panel has become so popular among football fans. Their genuine interactions and unfiltered comments create memorable broadcasting moments that transcend the matches themselves.
Meanwhile, on the pitch, the Champions League quarter-final action continued with Atletico Madrid hosting rivals Real Madrid at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. Diego Simeone’s team entered the match needing to overcome a 2-1 deficit from the first leg.
The home side couldn’t have asked for a better start, with English midfielder Conor Gallagher finding the net in the opening minute to level the aggregate score. Former Liverpool and Real Madrid player Steve McManaman, commenting for TNT Sports, noted: “Atletico work the ball out wide really well. Brilliant by Conor Gallagher in the middle, it’s the Englishman that gets the touch. It’s not Jude Bellingham but Gallagher. What a start to this game. Tie level after 30 seconds. Wow.”
The winner of the Madrid derby will face either Arsenal or PSV Eindhoven in the quarter-finals as the competition intensifies toward its conclusion.
Want to catch more unfiltered moments and expert analysis from the best broadcasting team in football? Don’t miss CBS’s Champions League coverage featuring Micah Richards, Kate Scott, Thierry Henry, and Jamie Carragher during every matchday of the tournament!