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Chelsea Players Pull Referee Paul Tierney Into Pre-Match Huddle

Chelsea’s players made an unusual gesture before kickoff by inviting referee Tierney into the middle of their huddle before the game against Newcastle at Stamford Bridge. Tierney stood in as Chelsea completed the circle moments before play began. The light-hearted moment quickly drew attention online, with fans calling it one of the strangest pre-match scenes of the weekend.