Chelsea’s centre-circle ritual is winding up opponents, fans – and now even referees are involved

Chelsea have been doing their huddle over the match ball since the game at Napoli in January and now officials are starting ...

Chelsea’s centre-circle ritual that is winding up opposition players, fans and even pundits

Chelsea have been doing their huddle over the match ball since the game at Napoli in January but only now is it provoking a ...

Chelsea surround referee Paul Tierney in pre-match team huddle

Chelsea surrounded the match referee during their pre-match huddle prior to kick-off on Saturday in an extraordinary scene at Stamford Bridge.
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Explained: Why Chelsea perform a team huddle before kickoff

Chelsea players adopted a curious pre-match huddle around the referee, sparking confusion among fans as to why they huddle at the centre circle before kick-offs.