Viewers over in the United States took to complain on what Jamie Carragher said in a gaffe on TV before being corrected by Alex Scott.
The former Liverpool and England player was later accused by US media of being condescending towards American footballers after making a joke about Barcelona full-back Sergino Dest.
It came during the broadcast of the La Liga giants’ Champions League clash against Dynamo Kiev, with Barcelona going on to win that 4-0 thanks to goals from Sergino Dest, Antoine Greizmann and a brace from Martin Braithwaite of all people.
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CBS Sports presenter Kate Abdo was forced to apologise live on air after Jamie Carragher swore in response to Alex Scott correcting him.
The defender-turned pundit dropped the blunder in a conversation with the ex-woman footballer during a Champions League broadcast on Tuesday night.
Scott had been discussing how young players flourish at Borussia Dortmund, however Carragher couldn’t help himself and decided to interject.
“We’re actually on American TV and you forgot [Gio] Reyna! He’s actually playing for Dortmund as well…,” Carragher said.
“But in terms of my position though, I played for the club I wanted to play for, didn’t want to move and you were the same at Arsenal weren’t you?”
At that point Scott set the record straight, explaining in reference to her stint with National Women’s Soccer League team Boston Breakers, I bet Carra didn’t think about that one: “Well I spent three years in America, went away…”
Carragher then quipped back in disbelief: “Oh f***! When did you do that?!” with Scott quickly reminding him: “We’re on American TV, Jamie!”
The conversation continued undeterred until Abdo addressed the issue a short while later.
“I’m afraid a naughty word may have just slipped out there, so we’d just like to apologise,” Abdo said.
🗣 PSA: @Carra23 was only joking! pic.twitter.com/RNNPsDuNGo
— Champions League on CBS Sports (@UCLonCBSSports) November 24, 2020
The gaffes continued throughout the night with Carragher later upsetting US viewers with his comments on Barcelona’s American full-back Sergino Dest.
Asked about the players that Carragher likes to watch most, he replied: “You’re going on about Ronaldo and Messi but the player I want to watch every week is Dest!”
Abdo responded to his joke: “Are we just in a competition here for American affection?!”
Carragher then added: “I could get my numbers up to [Donald] Trump’s level if the US start following me!”
To which Abdo replied: “I think you were seen as condescending – I’ve not looked at Twitter, I’m just going off what I’ve been told.”
Carragher was unaware by this point that his comments had already got a negative reaction on social media when he tried to back-track.
“No, I was joking [about American players] because Micah [Richards] built up the US national team, I thought he was doing it for the viewers so I thought I’d take it a step further,” he reasoned.
Richards then appeared from off screen to say to his co-pundit: “I’ll come and save you, don’t worry!”
You can forgive @Carra23 now! His favorite player is Sergino Dest pic.twitter.com/1miLOVQpDp
— Champions League on CBS Sports (@UCLonCBSSports) November 24, 2020
As mentioned, viewers took to complain on what Jamie Carragher said in a gaffe before being corrected, others reacted to the story…
He was mocking Dest. He has succeeded as establishing himself as the heel announcer on this team. I missed the insult on MLS but boy what is going on in the studio today.
— Rey Pygsterio (@ReyPygsterio) November 24, 2020
He’s an arrogant dude. I can’t stand him.
— justdoit917 (@justdoit917) November 24, 2020
@UCLonCBSSports Carragher making fun of US soccer and Dest, what the hell has he done or accomplished in his pathetic career? Better yet, what the hell has England done? Dest is already better than he ever was. Why is he on the air?
— Ronaldo (@djBolBol) November 26, 2020
He didn’t spit in anyone’s face so he’s making progress
— Sean from Enderby (@seanfromenderby) November 25, 2020
If Jamie just listened, that was the second time @AlexScott said she played in America🤣😂
— Tammy (@DCTamE) November 25, 2020
He’s scum and will get found out (again) soon enough
— Dom Hughes (@DomHughes10) November 25, 2020
Wait till they find out he spits at kids too!!!https://t.co/Vr658BkWKA
— Gary Savage (@sav4efc) November 25, 2020
Nice to see Carragher making friends… 😳🤧 https://t.co/alXvJ5Ri7L
— Indy (@1ndy_B) November 25, 2020
Jaime Carragher and Micah Richards with the absolute disrespect for US Soccer on CBS 😂
— Maxi (@maxirodgo) November 24, 2020
Carragher still an asshole i see lol
— James El Crack (@chimayoso81) November 25, 2020
Imagine being rattled by Jamie Carragher
— Luke (@AMEOBIGOAT) November 24, 2020
Carragher should remember his audience is american, that laugh will be a meme
— eklavya (@EkIavya) November 24, 2020
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