"John Terry openly discusses his controversial Champions League trophy celebration wearing a full kit, revealing that UEFA sent a letter mandating the act"
John Terry's Unconventional Celebration: Wearing Full Kit at the 2012 Champions League Final
In a surprising turn of events during the 2012 UEFA Champions League final, suspended Chelsea captain John Terry emerged from the stands wearing the full Chelsea kit and participated in the trophy ceremony, much to the disapproval of UEFA.
Despite being banned from the final match against Bayern Munich, Terry was allowed to lift the trophy as Chelsea's captain, a special concession due to his leadership throughout the competition. This decision, however, was not without controversy.
As Terry joined his teammates on the pitch, a memorable incident unfolded. Team-mate Bosingwa controversially blocked Terry and Frank Lampard from lifting the trophy simultaneously, grabbing the trophy himself and preventing an iconic shared moment between two Chelsea legends.
Terry's decision to wear the full kit during the ceremony was a gesture acknowledging his leadership during the campaign, despite his suspension. This unusual celebration has since become a notable episode in the history of Chelsea Football Club.
John Terry was issued a red card eight minutes before half-time in the second leg of Chelsea's semi-final victory over Barcelona in 2012, which ultimately led to his suspension for the final. Despite this, Terry maintains that he would do it again, referring to his decision to wear full kit during the final.
The 2012 Champions League final was a closely contested match, with Didier Drogba levelling the scores five minutes after Thomas Muller's goal. The game went into extra time before being settled on spot kicks. Petr Cech saved an Arjen Robben penalty during extra time, setting the stage for Drogba to net the deciding penalty and secure Chelsea's victory.
This Champions League triumph in 2012 has since earned the phrase 'doing a John Terry', a reference to Terry's unconventional celebration. Terry, ranked as the best Chelsea player of all-time by the website, was suspended for the final against Bayern Munich, played in Bayern's Allianz Arena home.
In a letter to Chelsea, UEFA stated that every player, regardless of being in the team that night, had to be in full kit, even if suspended. Terry, wearing boots, shinpads, and the captain's armband, adhered to this rule, albeit unapproved by UEFA.
John Terry, in his statement, claims he does not regret wearing full kit during the 2012 Champions League final, a decision that has left a lasting impact on the history of Chelsea Football Club.
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