Declan Rice left the CBS Sports panel in hysterics after his sharp reply to Micah Richards during a recent TV interview. The incident took place after Rice’s Man of the Match performance for Arsenal.
Richards’ Champions League Taunt
Richards, who was at the Etihad Stadium, saw Man City crash out of the Champions League. Pep Guardiola’s side were beaten by Real Madrid 2-1 on the night and 5-1 on aggregate. Towards the end of Rice’s interview with the CBS Sports team, Richards, who was live from Manchester, decided to stir things up with the Arsenal star.
The retired defender suggested Man City are ready to beat the Gunners in this weekend’s Carabao Cup final at Wembley. “Dec, you know full well I love you as a player,” Richards said, “but… we’ll see you on Sunday, eh? Just make sure you’re ready on Sunday because City are coming through! City! City! City!”
Rice’s Perfect Comeback
Rice responded: “I thought he was an Arsenal fan, Micah?” Jamie Carragher found this hilarious and shouted out: “He’s just lost his ambassadorial gig!”
Richards has faced criticism from Man City fans for pro-Arsenal comments he’s made this season. Rice finds himself in early contention for the 2026 Ballon d’Or award.
Rice’s response silenced Richards and provided a memorable moment during the broadcast.