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Travis Kelce Admits Referees Were Correct on Controversial Chiefs Penalty

Travis Kelce Admits Referees Were Correct on Controversial Chiefs Penalty
World Sports · 06:26:43 - Monday, 9 November 2026

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce acknowledged that officials made the correct call on a controversial penalty during the team's NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers in São Paulo, Brazil.

The game, played on September 5, 2025, at Corinthians Arena, saw Kelce appear dejected after the penalty decision. Speaking after the match, Kelce said the referees were right to flag the infraction, effectively ending debate over the call.

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