Chelsea Legend John Terry’s Furious Response to Declan Rice’s Controversial Red Card
John Terry has fiercely criticized referee Chris Kavanagh after Arsenal’s Declan Rice was sent off during the Gunners’ 1-1 draw with Brighton at the Emirates Stadium.
The decision to show Rice a second yellow card has sparked widespread debate, with many questioning the consistency of the officiating.
In the second half, Rice received a second caution for allegedly delaying the restart after a foul on Joel Veltman.
This decision proved pivotal, as Brighton equalized shortly after Rice’s dismissal, nullifying Kai Havertz’s earlier goal.
The incident has led to significant scrutiny, especially since Joao Pedro, a Brighton player, committed a similar offense earlier in the game but went unpunished.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed his frustration with the inconsistency in officiating, stating that if the bookings were applied consistently throughout the game, it would be acceptable, but this was not the case.
Arteta’s comments were echoed by many, including Chelsea legend John Terry, who took to Instagram to voice his displeasure. Commenting on Rice’s post-match statement, Terry wrote, “Worst decision EVER,” reflecting the sentiments of many fans and pundits.
Former Premier League referee Mark Halsey also criticized Kavanagh’s decision, arguing that the ball was rolling when Veltman took the free-kick, meaning the restart should not have counted.
Halsey suggested that Kavanagh was overly harsh and should have managed the situation better rather than resorting to a red card.
The controversy has reignited discussions about the consistency of refereeing in the Premier League, with many calling for clearer guidelines and better management of such situations.
Chelsea Legend John Terry’s Furious Response to Declan Rice’s Controversial Red Card
