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Henry tries to HIDE as Carra & Schmeichel clash over Liverpool's display at PSG

The Champions League quarter-finals always produce high drama, but some of the most intense action on Wednesday night took place in the CBS Sports studio. Thierry Henry was left looking for a place to hide as colleagues Jamie Carragher and Peter Schmeichel engaged in a fiery verbal sparring match following Liverpool's 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their quarter-final tie.

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Yamal warns Atletico UCL quarter-final tie 'isn't over'

Barcelona starlet Lamine Yamal has sent a clear warning to Atletico Madrid following a frustrating night at the Spotify Camp Nou, insisting their Champions League quarter-final tie is far from finished. The teenager was visibly distraught at the final whistle after Diego Simeone’s side secured a 2-0 first-leg advantage in Catalonia.

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Konate makes strange 'happy' PSG comment after UCL loss

Ibrahima Konate has raised eyebrows with his reaction to Liverpool's 2-0 Champions League quarter-final loss to Paris Saint-Germain, admitting he is "happy" that the French side have been given the weekend off to pepare for the second leg. The defender’s comments come amid growing frustration over the disparity in fixture scheduling between the Premier League and Ligue 1.

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Salah told to move to MLS & 'be a megastar like Lionel Messi'

Liverpool icon Vladimir Smicer has urged Mohamed Salah to snub the riches of Saudi Arabia in favour of a move to MLS, suggesting the Egyptian could reach the same heights of global superstardom as Lionel Messi in the United States. The former Reds midfielder also believes he has identified the tactical reason behind Salah's uncharacteristic dip in form under Arne Slot this season.

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Desperate Slot should be embarrassed by Liverpool submission

Arne Slot admitted on the eve of Liverpool's Champions League quarter-final first leg against Paris Saint-Germain that his side had suffered so many setbacks this season that he there wouldn't have been time to reference them all in the one press conference. In that sense, Wednesday's 2-0 loss at Parc des Princes could be passed off as just another disappointing defeat to add to an already lengthy list.

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