Awkward moment CBS Sports abruptly cut Gabriel Jesus interview short after Arsenal win as fans say ‘they did him dirty’
GABRIEL JESUS was awkwardly cut off during a post-match interview as CBS opted to speak to Harry Kane.
The Brazilian striker was speaking to the broadcaster after Arsenal’s 4-0 romp over PSV in the Champions League.
Twitter @CBSSportsGolazoGabriel Jesus’ interview was cut short after Arsenal’s win over PSV[/caption]
Twitter CBSCBS instead opted to interview Bayern Munich star Harry Kane[/caption]
Jesus, 26, scored in the win and was discussing his return from injury but his interview and even fired a jibe at Manchester United.
However, his interview was awkwardly cut short as he was thanked by presenter Kate Abdo.
CBS then spoke to former Tottenham ace Kane after his new side Bayern Munich came out on top against Manchester United.
Kane netted a penalty and assisted Leroy Sane as the Bundesliga giants won 4-3 at the Allianz Arena.
During the interview, Abdo admitted that they cut off Jesus in order to speak to the England captain.
She said: “Just so you know how much we value speaking to you, we were just speaking to Gabriel Jesus but we cut him off and let him go so we could get to you.”
Pundit Thierry Henry could be heard saying: “Wow”.
To which Kane joked backed: “Was that Thierry’s decision?”
Henry then fired a reply: “First and foremost, I wanted to tell you something, you look good in red and white.”
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This left the whole group laughing as Henry suggested that Kane would suit an Arsenal shirt.
However, some Arsenal fans were left fuming that CBS opted to cut Jesus’ interview short in favour of Kane.
One fan Tweeted: “CBS did dirty there cutting off Jesus interview to get Kane on the mic…”
A second commented: “CBS just cut Jesus short to go to Harry Kane, boo, boo I say!”
A third wrote: “Come on CBS, don’t cut the Jesus interview for Kane.”
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