West Ham Star Declan Rice Caught on Video in Explosive Rant to Referee After Europa League Exit

West Ham Star Declan Rice Caught on Video in Explosive Rant to Referee After Europa League Exit

Rene Otinga
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:01 PM
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  • Declan Rice was caught on video hurling insults at the referee after West Ham’s Europa League exit
  • The Hammers had to play a large chunk of the game with 10 men after the dismissal of Aaaron Cresswell
  • Rice was extremely upset with referee Jesus Gil Manzano, and accused him of corruption after the game in a furious tunnel bust-up

West ham midfielder Declan Rice was caught on camera accusing referee Jesus Gil Manzano of “being paid” in a shocking clip after the Europa League clash against Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday, May 5.

The Premier League outfit were defeated 1-0 in Germany as they bowed out of rhe Europa League 3-1 on aggregate against their German counterparts.

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Declan Rice gestures during the UEFA Europa League Semi Final Leg Two match between Eintracht Frankfurt and West Ham United. Photo by Harry Langer.
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In the second leg, West Ham will feel like they could have done much better had they not been reduced to 10 men.

Defender Aaron Cresswell was sent off after only 19 minutes as he was adjudged to have maliciously fouled Jens Petter Hauge when the attacker was through on goal.

West Ham manager David Moyes also had a bad night with the referee, as he was sent to the stands for an angry reaction.

In total, Manzano brandished nine yellow cards and the ill-tempered game threatened to boil over at full time, when hundreds of Eintracht Frankfurt fans invaded the stadium.

“It’s so poor”

In the video that has gone viral on Tiktok, Rice can be seen confronting the referee in the tunnel after the game, and the England midfielder pours his heart out in brutal fashion.

"Ref it's so poor, all night it's so bad! Rice can be heard saying in the clip.
"How can you be that bad? Honestly, probably been paid. Corruption."

It was quite a shocking video as many have come to associate 23-year old Declan Rice with a calm demeanour.

Meanwhile, Eintracht Frankfurt will face off with Scottish side Rangers in the final.

David Moyes apologiss for angry reaction

Sports Brief earlier reported of David Moyes’ cheeky apology after losing his cool during the Eintracht Frankfurt game on Thursday, May 5.

Minutes after Cresswell’s exit, Frankfurt extended their lead after Rafael Borre powered low past Alphonse Areola. West Ham ramped up the pressure to reduce the deficit, but nothing was forthcoming.

Moyes addressed the issue during his post-match press conference.

“I have to apologise for kicking the ball but the ball boy left it short and it was nicely on the volley for me,” the gaffer said.

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Rene Otinga is a sports journalist with over eight years of working experience in digital media. Rene's experience includes working as a Copywriter at X News Kenya and TUKO.co.ke.