Thierry Henry and Kate Abdo not too long ago teamed up with LADbible TV for a sport of Snack Wars. The CBS Sports activities figures had been requested by the digital writer to attempt meals from throughout Europe forward of Euro 2024. The snacks had been put into two classes in a head-to-head matchup between the UK and the remainder of Europe.
Henry and Abdo each at present characteristic for CBS Sports activities’ protection of the UEFA Champions League. Abdo grew to become the community’s first main rent after they grabbed the large deal to acquire unique rights to the competitors in 2020. The British presenter leads the broadcaster’s pregame, halftime, and postgame exhibits alongside Henry, Micah Richards, and Jamie Carragher.
Henry, however, was beforehand some of the prolific strikers within the sport throughout the 2000s. The ahead then formally retired from the pitch in 2014. Since ending his taking part in profession, the Frenchman has labored each in broadcasting and training. He’s at present managing France’s U21 group, however may even lead his nation on the upcoming 2024 Summer time Olympics.
U.Ok. snacks battle to maintain up with different European favorites
Within the Snack Wars, Henry and Abdo needed to decide the winner of 4 completely different face-offs. The primary matchup for the duo was between Love Hearts from the U.Ok. and Germany’s Haribo. The competition obtained off to a stable begin for Europe as each media stars picked Haribo. Henry even in some way knew the gummy bears had been positioned in entrance of him simply from the sound of the plastic packaging.
The U.Ok. misplaced out but once more within the second face-off between Stinking Bishop cheese and Dutch Gouda. The British cheese apparently, because the identify suggests, has an especially distinctive odor. Each Henry and Abdo immeditaly objected to the Stinking Bishop.
In truth, the English anchor wouldn’t even attempt the cheese. Gouda, however, is kind of common throughout the globe, making the decide extraordinarily simple.
The U.Ok. would, nevertheless, get their first level within the competitors after the duo chosen a Greggs vegan sausage roll over a ‘French’ quiche. Whereas Henry went towards his homeland within the matchup, the striker identified that the quiche was not really from a French bakery.
Lastly, LADbible TV pitted a Terry’s Chocolate Orange towards Swiss Toblerone. Very like the preliminary sweet face-off, each Henry and Abdo overwhelmingly opted towards the U.Ok. selection. Toblerone stays as some of the common chocolate bars on this planet. The candy deal with can be identified for its distinctive triangular form.
CBS Sports activities tandem is not going to be seen on American TV for event
Henry and Abdo seemingly have an incredible friendship, as seen with their constructive chemistry on the small display screen. Whereas the 2 are common right here within the States, soccer followers will be unable to look at the duo on air throughout Euro 2024. Sadly, CBS Sports activities doesn’t at present have the broadcasting rights to the event.
As a substitute, the upcoming competitors is about to air on FOX, FOX Sports activities 1, and Fubo in America. 29 complete matches will likely be aired on the standard channel. An extra 17 video games are additionally set to be obtainable on FS1. The remaining 5 fixtures, all within the group stage, will then be on Fubo. Euro 2024 is about to start out on June 14th in Germany.
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