The match between Chelsea and Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge, part of the 30th round of the English Premier League, witnessed a strange incident that caught attention before the game started.

Just before the kickoff whistle, Chelsea players gathered in the middle of the field for a quick talk among themselves, in a usual scene that teams sometimes perform before the start of matches. However, what was striking this time was the presence of the match referee within the circle of players, standing in their midst in an unusual manner.

The scene surprised followers on social media platforms, especially since referees usually stay away from players' meetings before the start, making the scene appear strange and unusual in English Premier League matches.

The referee did not show any reaction while Chelsea players gathered around him in a scene that became the talk of the press and media.