![Norwegian referee Tom Henning Ovrebo gestures during the Champions League match Bayern Munich vs AC Fiorentina at Allianzarena stadium in Munich, Germany, 17 February 2010. An offside goal of Munich's Klose allows Norwegian referee Tom Henning Ovrebo gestures during the Champions League match Bayern Munich vs AC Fiorentina at Allianzarena stadium in Munich, Germany, 17 February 2010. An offside goal of Munich's Klose allows](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/D5HKHH/norwegian-referee-tom-henning-ovrebo-gestures-during-the-champions-D5HKHH.jpg)
Norwegian referee Tom Henning Ovrebo gestures during the Champions League match Bayern Munich vs AC Fiorentina at Allianzarena stadium in Munich, Germany, 17 February 2010. An offside goal of Munich's Klose allows
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Referee Tom Henning Ovrebo opens up on controversial Chelsea vs Barcelona semi-final 10 years ago | Daily Mail Online
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Where is Tom Henning Ovrebo now? The referee in charge of Chelsea vs Barcelona drama - Mirror Online
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Chelsea News: Champions League referee issues shock apology to Blues | Football | Sport | Express.co.uk
![On This Day: In 2009 Chelsea eliminated by Barcelona with set of controversial decisions made by referee Tom Henning Ovrebo - The SportsRush On This Day: In 2009 Chelsea eliminated by Barcelona with set of controversial decisions made by referee Tom Henning Ovrebo - The SportsRush](https://cdn-wp.thesportsrush.com/2020/05/Add-a-heading-49.jpg)
On This Day: In 2009 Chelsea eliminated by Barcelona with set of controversial decisions made by referee Tom Henning Ovrebo - The SportsRush
![Tom Henning Ovrebo working as psychologist at the Winter Olympics nine years on from his infamous refereeing display in Chelsea's Champions League loss to Barcelona Tom Henning Ovrebo working as psychologist at the Winter Olympics nine years on from his infamous refereeing display in Chelsea's Champions League loss to Barcelona](http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/02/19/15/04D5E720000005DC-5409201-The_tie_went_down_in_Champions_League_folklore_after_several_con-m-188_1519054356600.jpg)
Tom Henning Ovrebo working as psychologist at the Winter Olympics nine years on from his infamous refereeing display in Chelsea's Champions League loss to Barcelona
![Referee Tom Henning Ovrebo 'still highly motivated' after Chelsea furore | Tom Henning Ovrebo | The Guardian Referee Tom Henning Ovrebo 'still highly motivated' after Chelsea furore | Tom Henning Ovrebo | The Guardian](https://i.guim.co.uk/img/static/sys-images/Football/Clubs/Club%20Home/2009/5/7/1241719479548/Tom-Henning-Ovrebo-Chelse-001.jpg?width=1200&height=630&quality=85&auto=format&fit=crop&overlay-align=bottom%2Cleft&overlay-width=100p&overlay-base64=L2ltZy9zdGF0aWMvb3ZlcmxheXMvdGctYWdlLTIwMDkucG5n&enable=upscale&s=420c7cb2983eae7c796c88bbef440b73)
Referee Tom Henning Ovrebo 'still highly motivated' after Chelsea furore | Tom Henning Ovrebo | The Guardian
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Referee Who 'Robbed' Chelsea in 2009 Tom Ovrebo Finally Admits Chelsea Deserved a Penalty Against Barcelona - SportsBrief.com
![SPORTbible on Twitter: "🚨 Tom Henning Ovrebo has finally admitted that Chelsea deserved a penalty in their infamous loss vs Barcelona https://t.co/H3mk3Y28GZ" / Twitter SPORTbible on Twitter: "🚨 Tom Henning Ovrebo has finally admitted that Chelsea deserved a penalty in their infamous loss vs Barcelona https://t.co/H3mk3Y28GZ" / Twitter](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FSEerSTWUAIF6rU.jpg:large)
SPORTbible on Twitter: "🚨 Tom Henning Ovrebo has finally admitted that Chelsea deserved a penalty in their infamous loss vs Barcelona https://t.co/H3mk3Y28GZ" / Twitter
![Referee Tom Henning Ovrebo admits mistakes in Chelsea's Champions League semi-final with Barcelona | The Independent | The Independent Referee Tom Henning Ovrebo admits mistakes in Chelsea's Champions League semi-final with Barcelona | The Independent | The Independent](https://static.independent.co.uk/s3fs-public/thumbnails/image/2012/04/18/11/Tom-Henning-Ovrebo.jpg?width=1200)
Referee Tom Henning Ovrebo admits mistakes in Chelsea's Champions League semi-final with Barcelona | The Independent | The Independent
![Referee Tom Henning Ovrebo reacts during the Champions League second leg semi-final soccer match between Chelsea and Barcelona at Stamford Bridge in London May 6, 2009. The game ended 1-1, Barcelona won Referee Tom Henning Ovrebo reacts during the Champions League second leg semi-final soccer match between Chelsea and Barcelona at Stamford Bridge in London May 6, 2009. The game ended 1-1, Barcelona won](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2E8DN9K/referee-tom-henning-ovrebo-reacts-during-the-champions-league-second-leg-semi-final-soccer-match-between-chelsea-and-barcelona-at-stamford-bridge-in-london-may-6-2009-the-game-ended-1-1-barcelona-won-on-the-away-goal-rule-reuterseddie-keogh-britain-sport-soccer-2E8DN9K.jpg)
Referee Tom Henning Ovrebo reacts during the Champions League second leg semi-final soccer match between Chelsea and Barcelona at Stamford Bridge in London May 6, 2009. The game ended 1-1, Barcelona won
![Classic Chels on Twitter: "Despite being the better team on the night, Chelsea fall victim to a disgraceful performance from referee Tom Henning Øvrebø - who ignored four legitimate penalty claims - Classic Chels on Twitter: "Despite being the better team on the night, Chelsea fall victim to a disgraceful performance from referee Tom Henning Øvrebø - who ignored four legitimate penalty claims -](https://pbs.twimg.com/ext_tw_video_thumb/1257814323369586688/pu/img/Hfm39jIoNrnUZrK7.jpg)
Classic Chels on Twitter: "Despite being the better team on the night, Chelsea fall victim to a disgraceful performance from referee Tom Henning Øvrebø - who ignored four legitimate penalty claims -
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Tom Henning Ovrebo: From being a top referee to 'biggest clown in football' in 90 minutes | Sport | The Times
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Tom Henning Ovrebo admits Chelsea DID deserve a penalty in 2009 Champions League loss to Barcelona | Daily Mail Online
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Referee Tom Henning Ovrebo Opens Up About His Part in Infamous 2009 Chelsea vs Barcelona Clash - Sports Illustrated
![Norwegians proclaim Øvrebø as 'exactly the type of referee that this sport wants' | Champions League | The Guardian Norwegians proclaim Øvrebø as 'exactly the type of referee that this sport wants' | Champions League | The Guardian](https://i.guim.co.uk/img/static/sys-images/Football/Pix/pictures/2009/5/7/1241695224446/Michael-Ballack-Tom-Henni-001.jpg?width=1200&height=630&quality=85&auto=format&fit=crop&overlay-align=bottom%2Cleft&overlay-width=100p&overlay-base64=L2ltZy9zdGF0aWMvb3ZlcmxheXMvdGctZGVmYXVsdC5wbmc&enable=upscale&s=49e8cf17d60e9b9553dabb0275aa5f72)