@officialfootball.qr: FULL STORY BELOW! Worst referee performance ever? Chelsea vs Barca 2009 UCL Semi final. The 2009 Champions League semifinal between Chelsea and Barcelona, played on May 6 at Stamford Bridge, is one of the most controversial matches in the tournament's history. The game ended 1-1, which sent Barcelona through to the final on the away goals rule. Chelsea took an early lead through Michael Essien, but referee Tom Henning Øvrebø denied several penalty appeals from Chelsea, leading to significant frustration. Barcelona equalized late in the game with a long-range goal from Andrés Iniesta in stoppage time, securing their progression. The match is especially remembered for the anger of Chelsea's players and fans, who felt cheated by the referee's decisions, and Didier Drogba's post-match outburst became iconic. In the days following the match, Øvrebø received death threats and was heavily criticized in the media. He had to be escorted by police for his safety and even had to leave London under protection. His home address in Norway was also published online, prompting further security concerns. Øvrebø later admitted that he had made mistakes during the match but maintained that he had done his best under the circumstances. He continued to referee for a few more years but never officiated another high-profile Champions League match. His career was not severely affected in the long term, but the Chelsea-Barcelona match remained a defining moment in his refereeing career. #barcavschelsea #ucl2009 #uclsemifinal2009 #barcalona #chelsea #drogba #drogbamad #messi #iniesta #tomhenning #tomhenningøvrebø #lionelmessi #refmistake #championsleague

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