Chelsea Star Sends Stunning Message to Nigerian Footballer Who Says He Likes 'Fight Pass Quarrel'

Chelsea Star Sends Stunning Message to Nigerian Footballer Who Says He Likes 'Fight Pass Quarrel'

Babajide Orevba
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:45 PM
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  • Antonio Rudiger was in the heart of Chelsea defense following a 1-1 draw with Liverpool despite Blues playing one-man down
  • The Chelsea star came face-to-face with Andy Robertson in the encounter which almost led into a brawl
  • Rudiger posted a picture of the incident - and following a comment by Nigeria’s Ogenyi Onazi, the Chelsea star delivered a stunning response

Rejuvenated Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger has responded to a troll by Super Eagles midfielder Ogenyi Onazi who stated that the defender likes ‘fight pass quarrel’.

Antonio Rudiger was heat of the encounter between the Blues and Liverpool in a Premier League game that ended 1-1 on Saturday, August 28.

Kai Havertz had opened the scoring for Chelsea with a header in the 22nd minute before Mohamed Salah restored parity from the spot in first-half stoppage-time.

Chelsea Star Send Stunning Message to Nigerian Footballer Who Says He Likes Fight Pass Quarrel
Antonio Rudiger faces-off with Robertson. Photo: Simon Stacpoole
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Both teams battled hard to win the game but somehow the match each other in all departments.

talkSPORT reports that in added time, a corner from Andy Robertson caused havoc, with Joel Matip seeing a header come back off the bar before Reece James blocked Sadio Mane and substitute Diogo Jota on the line.

Liverpool screamed for a penalty claiming handball and Anthony Taylor was advised by VAR to check the monitor.

That moment caused Chelsea players fuming and Rudiger decided to take things into his own hands when he came face-to-face with Robertson.

Rudiger who was booked following the brawl posted the picture of himself and Robertson with the caption:

“That's been a battle. 1 crucial point with 1 man down against this strong opponent - happy with it.”

Commenting on the post, Nigerian midfielder Onazi wrote: “You like fight pass quarrel.”

The Chelsea man replied: “We dey try brother.”

Arsenal equals 66-year-old record

Meanwhile, Manchester City compounded Mikel Arteta's woes in the Premier League after thrashing Arsenal 5-0 at Etihad Stadium on Saturday, August 28.

A brace from Ferran Torres and one each from Ilkay Gundogan, Gabriel Jesus, and Rodri ensured the Citizens outshine their visitors.

They have now equalled the record they set in the 1954-55 season after failing to pick at least a point in their first three games of the season.

Ronaldo now 2nd highest paid player

Legit.ng earlier reported that Cristiano Ronaldo accepted a pay cut to join Man United and it has affected his ranking in the top ten most paid footballers.

According to football expert Tancredi Palmeri revealed on his social media handle that Ronaldo's £480,000-per-week has seen him drop from second-highest-paid star to fifth.

The ranking is based on players net salary with no bonus or other income considered as pairs Saint-Germain's Lionel Messi tops the list.

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Babajide Orevba is a CAF accredited Nigerian journalist and HOD of the Local Desk with over 10 years of experience in media landscape.He studied NCE Political Science/Social Studies, AOCOED.
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