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IRISH eyes were sighing with delight at Melissa Reddy's latest Corking-hot outfit.

The Sky Sports presenter chose what she labelled "one of the coolest kits ever" for France's Euro 2024 quarter-final with Portugal.

Melissa Reddy impressed fans with her football top
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Melissa Reddy impressed fans with her football topCredit: Instagram @melissa_reddy
The presenter's outfit was rated far brighter than the action
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The presenter's outfit was rated far brighter than the actionCredit: Instagram @melissa_reddy
Melissa showed off the Cork jersey in Hamburg
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Melissa showed off the Cork jersey in HamburgCredit: Instagram @melissa_reddy

Kylian Mbappe and Co only won on a shootout - but Melissa triumphed emphatically with her surprise look, according to her social media followers.

The broadcaster posed in a leather-style slit skirt and a top from League of Ireland side Cork City at the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg.

Quick responses online included: "Fantastic choice," ..."Class jersey in fairness"... and "Smashing jersey that Cork City one!"

And reaction from wider afield than Ireland was just as glowing.

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"The outfit is gorgeous," said one admirer.

Other viewers contrasted Melissa's dazzling display with the more dour offering on the pitch.

It saw Cristiano Ronaldo, 39, possibly bow out of international football - and in frustrating fashion.

The Portugal captain made little impact as a contest of few chances finished 0-0, although he did net his spot-kick when Robert Martinez's men exited 5-3 on penalties.



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One viewer told Melissa: "You look better and beautiful than the match itself."

The 37-year-old herself explained her tactical decision in picking a Cork top.

And she appeared to reckon critics of the match should... chill out.

The South African wrote: "Opted for one of the coolest kits ever in a super cool city to watch an ice-cold Euros match up.

"I know a lack of goals is automatically bemoaned as low quality, but some of the defending and individual battles last night!!!"

"It’s not the stuff of highlights reels and viral social loops, but it is decisive at the highest level, beautiful in its own way on this scale."

A glimpse into Melissa's glitzy life...

Fans love the way Melissa varies her outfits
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Fans love the way Melissa varies her outfitsCredit: Instagram / @melissa_reddy
She has built up an impressive following on Instagram
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She has built up an impressive following on InstagramCredit: Instagram/@melissa_reddy
But her main focus is as a reporter for Sky Sports
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But her main focus is as a reporter for Sky SportsCredit: INSTAGRAM @melissa_reddy
She celebrated her birthday with an exotic holiday
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She celebrated her birthday with an exotic holidayCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CuP4qogNivU/
She updates fans with her travel-filled lifestyle and array of bikinis
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She updates fans with her travel-filled lifestyle and array of bikinisCredit: Instagram/@melissa_reddy
Melissa travelled to the US last summer to cover MLS All-star’s vs Arsenal
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Melissa travelled to the US last summer to cover MLS All-star’s vs ArsenalCredit: Instagram @melissa_reddy
Fans love Melissa's insights on the Beautiful Game
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Fans love Melissa's insights on the Beautiful GameCredit: instagram @melissa_reddy
Reddy is a key part of Sky Sports' roster
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Reddy is a key part of Sky Sports' rosterCredit: Instagram @melissa_reddy
Here she chats with Jamie Redknapp
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Here she chats with Jamie RedknappCredit: Getty
Melissa is regularly showered with compliments by fans
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Melissa is regularly showered with compliments by fansCredit: instgram @melissa_reddy
The South African Melissa followed her nation at the Rugby World Cup
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The South African Melissa followed her nation at the Rugby World CupCredit: instagram @melissa_reddy
Melissa supported the Springboks with her pals in France
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Melissa supported the Springboks with her pals in FranceCredit: instagram @melissa_reddy
She wowed in this outfit in Paris
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She wowed in this outfit in ParisCredit: Instagram @melissa_reddy
Melissa put on a daring outfit on this holiday
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Melissa put on a daring outfit on this holidayCredit: Instagram @melissa_reddy
She took a well-earned break from her presenting duties
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She took a well-earned break from her presenting dutiesCredit: Instagram @melissa_reddy
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