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Wild scene at Manchester City: Jamie Carragher turned away

Champions League: Carragher denied entry by Manchester City

Once a Liverpool legend and now a familiar face on the Sky Sports panel, Jamie Carragher has made headlines again—but this time, not on the pitch. The former English defender, renowned for his close ties with fans, was denied entry to Borussia Dortmund’s away section by Manchester City and UEFA during the recent Champions League clash.

A passion that goes beyond the microphone

Keen to experience the match “like a true fan”, Carragher joined the German supporters for a lively march from the city centre to the Etihad Stadium. Sporting a yellow scarf, chanting BVB songs, and even waving a flare—the scene, widely shared on social media, quickly went viral. The problem? His official pundit status didn’t sit well with the authorities. According to The Daily Mail, City’s management and UEFA decided he couldn’t watch the game from the away end, citing security concerns and the need for media neutrality.

Denied his “fan experience” inside the stadium, Carragher still called it a “fantastic” moment, later admitting with a laugh that he finished the night “with a proper hangover.” The episode perfectly sums up the Liverpudlian’s character: authentic, passionate—and always a bit provocative.