Chelsea Player’s Fiery Outburst During Club World Cup Match

A lip reader has revealed the intense words spoken by Chelsea defender Levi Colwill during his heated exchange with a referee in the recent Club World Cup match against Benfica.

The game was marred by a late penalty awarded to Benfica in the 93rd minute, which Angel Di Maria converted to level the score at 1-1 and push the match into extra time. The decision sparked frustration, especially after a lengthy weather delay caused by lightning—resulting in a suspension that lasted nearly two hours and delaying the game for a total of almost five hours.

During the tense moments, Colwill was recorded wagging his finger at the official and shouting disparaging words. Expert lip reader Jeremy Freeman identified Colwill saying, “F***ing s***, you’re f***ing s***, you’re s*** referee… disgrace.”

The 22-year-old’s frustration was compounded by the chaos and delays that disrupted the match. He notably expressed his anger directly to the referee, Slavko Vincic, in a profanity-laden rant while gesturing aggressively.

Chelsea ultimately secured the victory with three additional goals after the penalty, finishing 4-1 and advancing to the quarter-finals to face Palmeiras. Post-match, manager Enzo Maresca voiced his discontent with the persistent weather interruptions, criticizing the efficacy of hosting such a tournament in the U.S. and lamenting the suspension of multiple games, which he called “not football.”

The repeated weather-related stoppages—six in total at various venues—have raised questions about the suitability of the U.S. as a host for the 2026 World Cup. Concerns include not only weather but also other factors such as gun laws, transportation, and football culture.

Maresca remarked, “In a World Cup, how many games are suspended? Zero, probably. We’ve been here two weeks, and six or seven games have already been paused. There’s a problem for me personally,” underscoring the challenges of holding major tournaments amid unpredictable weather conditions.

Looking ahead, Chelsea will face Palmeiras in the quarter-finals in Philadelphia next Saturday, as the tournament continues to be played amidst ongoing weather disruptions.