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‘What qualifies him?’ cry Celtic fans as unusual commentator chosen for Bayern Munich Champions League tie on Prime
CELTIC fans were left unimpressed with Amazon Prime’s choice of commentator for their team’s clash against Bayern Munich tonight.
The streaming giant gained exclusive rights for certain Champions League matches starting from this season, with the second leg of the Hoops’ play-off tie included.
All nine of Celtic‘s other European fixtures in this campaign have been shown on TNT Sports.
Those games have normally seen Hoops hero Joe Hart used for co-commentary duty.
But Amazon decided to go in a different direction and choose someone who has never played for Celtic – or indeed Bayern Munich.
In fact, the person in question never even played outside of England during their career.
Amazon have used Rangers hero Ally McCoist frequently alongside lead commentator Jon Champion and while his knowledge of Scottish football would have been welcomed, perhaps his association with the Hoops’ eternal rivals ruled him out of this one.
Instead, they picked Match of the Day regular Alan Shearer for the role at the Allianz Arena.
The Newcastle and England legend failed to inspire much positivity among the viewers, as Celtic went down 2-1 in heartbreaking circumstances over in Germany.
Shearer split opinion to say the least, with one fan asking: “What qualifies Alan Shearer to commentate on Celtic?
“Was it because Celtic did his testimonial and Adam Virgo had to score an own goal on purpose in order to create a narrative?”
Another said: Alan Shearer is atrocious, he has no idea about Celtic’s players, didn’t do any homework.”
One fan even demanded a refund from Amazon!
They said: “I took out prime for a month to watch Bayern Munich vs Celtic and I want a full refund.
“The commentators aren’t saying anything because they don’t follow Scottish or German football and obviously couldn’t care less.
“Alan Shearer is a terrible commentator anyway.”
However, as the game went on some fans appeared to warm to the Englishman and offered some compliments.
One Hoops supporter said: “Brilliant coverage by commentary team tonight on Prime. So much rooting for Celtic. Shearer really wants them to win.”
Another fan said: “Brilliant fitbaw Celtic… and keep up the great comms Alan Shearer!”
And a third said: “Don’t usually like listening to English co coms on Celtic games as they can be quite dismissive but Alan Shearer been so positive about our performance nice to hear.”
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Chilling moment killer who stabbed to death mum & son, 29, as he tried to protect her is found covered in blood by cops
CHILLING footage shows the moment a killer who stabbed to death a mum and her son is arrested by cops covered in blood.
Calogero Ricotta, 64, killed his wife Maria Nugara, 54 and his 29-year-old stepson Giuseppe Morreale at the family home in Ugley, Essex, in May last year.
On Tuesday, Ricotta was found guilty of two counts of murder and one count of causing actual bodily harm to a third victim.
He was given a life sentence with a minimum term of 34 years in prison at Chelmsford Crown Court.
Footage released by Essex Police has now shown the moment cowardly Ricotta was accosted by cops following the murders.
The sick attacker was seen covered in blood as he made his way out of the house in Ugley as officers pointed flashlights at him.
Police were heard yelling at Ricotta to get on his knees before reading him his rights in the dramatic footage.
Ricotta was waiting for his wife when she returned from visiting one of her daughters on the evening she was killed, the court heard.
He entered the kitchen and told his frightened wife “I want to talk to you” – jurors were told – before going into the living room.
A youth, who cannot be named for legal reasons, said he heard Mrs Ricotta screaming for help 10 seconds later.
The prosecution said that a 999 call was being made as Mr Ricotta attacked his wife in the lounge with a kitchen knife, stabbing her multiple times.
Giuseppe, also known as Joe, had run into the room to try and defend his mother, but was fatally stabbed in the process, the court heard.
The brave son tried to stop the attack, but was stabbed in the stomach, receiving four knife wounds in total.
A pathologist’s report revealed Mrs Nugara – known as Maria Ricotta in the court proceedings – suffered 14 stab wounds and 44 further cuts, including to her neck.
The judge, Mrs Justice Dame Mary Stacey, said Ricotta “used controlling and coercive behaviour” against his spouse and “tried to intimidate Maria into staying in a loveless marriage” before he “slaughtered” her and her son.
Judge Mrs Justice Dame Mary Stacey told Ricotta in court yesterday: “Your vanity, pride and ego meant you would not agree to a divorce.
“Instead you tried to intimidate Maria into staying in a loveless marriage.
“By murdering your wife, you have effectively orphaned your children.”
She added: “Mr Morreale gave his life trying to protect Maria and his siblings. His bravery that day stands in contrast to the cowardly way that you killed both of them.
“You planned to lure her into the living room by pretending to be nice.
“You manipulated her, knowing she would be tired after a stressful evening.”
Det Insp Lydia George said: “[Ricotta] was calculating, controlling and violent and said to Maria ‘dead or alive, you will never leave this marriage’.
“Joe intervened to try and protect his mother to the end, however, received horrific injuries that ultimately took his life.
“Ricotta then refused to admit to his crimes, subjecting all their loved ones to months of stress and turmoil.”
Maria – also known as Maria Nugara – “had been to see the solicitor about being divorced”, Ricotta’s trial at Chelmsford Crown Court heard.
“Increasing tension and unhappiness between the defendant and his wife are what led to the horrific events of 28 May,” prosecutor Simon Spence KC said.
The family of the two victims said in an earlier tribute that Ms Nugara was “loving and dedicated to her four children and grandson”.
A family statement released through police described the deceased as “kind and pure-hearted people”.
They said that Maria Nugara was the “most beautiful person inside and out”, adding: “She was kind, caring and clever with a cracking sense of humour.”
And they said of Mr Morreale: “The last thing he did was try and save his mum; he is the bravest person we have ever known.
“He was our hero.”
Ricotta claimed he had been trying to hide behind his wife as his stepson lunged at him with a knife, accidentally stabbing his mother in the process.
However, the jury of seven women and five men returned their guilty verdicts after three hours of deliberations.
He was also found guilty of causing actual bodily harm in relation to a third victim.
Ricotta shrugged his shoulders as the verdict was read out.
The words “yes” were uttered in the public gallery.
Lewis Hamilton arrives in style on red carpet at glamorous F1 02 car launch as he prepares for new season with Ferrari
LEWIS HAMILTON hit the red carpet in style at Formula One’s 75th anniversary event.
All ten teams and 20 drivers descended on London’s O2 Arena tonight for a glamorous ceremony.
Hamilton, who has signed a £100million two-year deal with Ferrari, arrived in stunning fashion.
The seven-time world champion, new team-mate Charles Leclerc and principal Frederic Vasseur pulled up to the red carpet in a Ferrari Purosangue car worth around £313,000.
Hamilton was dressed to impress, wearing a stylish black coat, a red tie in a nod to his new team and cool sunglasses.
Despite switching Mercedes for Ferrari, Hamilton was seen having a friendly conversation with Toto Wolff and George Russell.
The new Mercedes line-up featuring Russell, Andrea Kimi Antonelli, and reserve driver Valteri Bottas posed together.
Max Verstappen, Lando Norris and Fernando Alonso all arrived in supercars and looked dapper in suits.
Away from the drivers, Red Bull chief Christian Horner and Spice Girl wife Geri Halliwell also caught the eye.
Motorsport presenter Naomi Schiff stunned in a low-cut dress.
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Other celebs like Gordon Ramsay, his wife Tara and daughter Holly, reality star Maura Higgins, rapper Giggs, singer Sam Ryder and Olympian Dina Asher-Smith were all in attendance.
The F1 75 event saw all teams unveil their liveries ahead of the 2025 season that begins with the Australian Grand Prix on March 16.
The event was hosted by comedian Jack Whitehall and there were performances from Take That, Kane Brown, MGK and Brian Tyler.
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