What referee was caught telling Arsenal star in the tunnel during Liverpool clash raises eyebrows – opinion

Footage of match referee Andy Madley’s half-time tunnel conversation with Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhães has gone viral following Sunday’s fiery clash at Anfield, raising eyebrows across the footballing world. Video shows Madley sharing a lighthearted exchange with the Brazilian centre-back in the tunnel just before the second half. The referee appeared to issue a casual verbal warning regarding fouls, a warm interaction that left Liverpool supporters, already aggrieved by a series of contentious on-field decisions, completely incensed. Fans on social media slammed the official’s conduct, demanding answers from PGMOL over what many perceived as inappropriate familiarity mid-game.