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'Leave me alone!' - Thierry Henry hides his face after Kate Abdo make embarrassing mistake during Champions League show

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  • Abdo married Malik Scott in summer
  • Back to work after an intimate celebration
  • Name gaffe left Henry in stitches
  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    Abdo, who recently tied the knot to boxer Malik Scott, has changed her surname and now goes by the name Kate Scott. However, amid the excitement of the Champions League’s return, Abdo momentarily slipped and referred to herself using her maiden name, a minor blunder that became the highlight of the evening.

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  • Kate Abdo Malik Scott Thierry Henry Jamie CarragherGetty/GOAL/Instagram (@malikkingscott)

    WHAT HENRY SAID

    After Scott’s on-air mishap, Micah Richards was quick to crack a joke, asking, “What happened there, did you have something in your throat?”

    Trying to avoid joining in the teasing too much, Henry comically hid his face behind his notes, prompting even more amusement from viewers.

    “Leave me alone!” he said.

  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Over the years, fans have often commented on the friendly banter between Henry and Scott, with some playfully suggesting that the former Arsenal and France striker has a soft spot for the presenter. Nonetheless, the close friendship and professional respect between Henry and Scott have made their on-screen partnership one of the most entertaining aspects of the CBS Sports coverage.

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    WHAT NEXT?

    With the Champions League season now fully underway, fans can expect many more moments of humour and tease from the CBS Sports panel comprising Henry, Richards, and Jamie Carragher.