Chelsea Chief Todd Boehly was caught by his wife as he was seen checking his phone during Chelsea’s goalless draw against Crystal Palace on Saturday.
The awkward interaction, caught on camera during the match, showed the American businessman’s wife, Kate, nudging her husband to make him aware that he was being broadcast throughout the stadium and across the world not paying attention.
Blues fans were not left in the best mood after seeing their chief not paying attention in the dying minutes of a level match.
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They took to social media to berate the billionaire as he seemed disinterested during the opening game of the season.
Todd Boehly was seen on his phone in the final minutes of the game
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One fumed: "So apparent he has no interest in the football club beyond seeing it as an asset."
Another added: "Bro ain't even interested in watching his own team."
In reference to Boehly's wife, Katie, a third joked: "Team player. Good awareness on the blindside."
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While fans may have been annoyed by the Chelsea chief’s lack of interest, of all the games to lose focus on, Saturday’s game could be forgiven, not much happened in the goalless draw, and if it were not for a little known rule, Crystal Palace would have taken the lead.
Eberechi Eze thundered in a free kick to break the deadlock, before it was ruled out for a bizarre rule.
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Todd Boehly's wife tried to subtly nudge him but the damage was done
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Eagles defender Marc Guehi was within one metre of the Chelsea wall, and it was deemed he impacted play.
While many fans may not have known the rule, a new change for this season sees the referee announce his decisions to the fans inside the stadium.
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In which he clarified: "After review, away number six is less than one metre away from the wall as the shot is taken.
"Therefore, it's an indirect free kick and a disallowed goal."
Marc Guehi was within one metre of the Chelsea wall so the free kick was ruled out
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After a disappointing start to the season against Palace, Chelsea will be looking to bounce back and take their first win of the season against West Ham on Friday.