Micah Richards was speechless following a playful and sharp introduction from Kate Abdo on CBS Sports.
The former Manchester City player was on set with Thierry Henry and Jamie Carragher for their usual Champions League coverage.
Presenter Abdo, 43, is known for her witty introductions that often playfully tease Richards.
This time was no different.
She joked that successful footballers require more than just speed, determination, and strength.
Introducing the panel, she began: “First, we have one of the fastest players ever, Arsenal and French national team legend Thierry Henry.”
“Next to him, a man known for his grit as a player, unafraid to challenge even the biggest names. He’s brought that same quality to his broadcasting career, Liverpool’s own Jamie Carragher.”
Then, Abdo turned her attention to Richards with a humorous jab.
She quipped: “Finally, you haven’t witnessed true power until you’ve seen Micah tackle his Champions League dinner orders. Big for a reason, Big Meeks.”
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Richards, 36, was visibly stunned and unable to respond immediately.
Many viewers found the moment hilarious, with laughter audible from off-camera.
Fans online also reacted humorously to the clip.
One fan commented: “He literally comes to work to get teased.”
Another wrote: “This is all in good fun. Their humor is top-tier.”
A third added: “Micah might need some time to recover from that one.”
A fourth said: “You can actually see his heart sink in that moment.”
A fifth joked: “Meeks is going to file an HR complaint one of these days.”
Another person chimed in: “’Big for a reason’ had me in stitches.”
This isn’t the first instance of Abdo playfully teasing Richards on air.
The former footballer has often jokingly suggested involving HR after some of the presenters’ jokes.
