On August 9th, Chelsea drew 3-3 with Johor Darul Ta'zim in a friendly match, with multiple altercations breaking out between the two sides. After the match, players from both teams returned to the locker room and did not return for a penalty shootout. According to English media reports, a Chelsea official stated after the match, "It's in the contract."

Chelsea and Johor Darul Ta'zim players clashed at least three times on the pitch, with the match eventually ending in a 3-3 draw. According to The Sun, the match between Chelsea and Johor was originally scheduled to be decided by a penalty shootout, but instead finished 3-3.

According to Kieran Gill, a Daily Mail reporter, and The Sun, fans remained in the stadium, anticipating a penalty shootout. Kevin Campello, Chelsea's First Team Operations Manager, was heard saying, "It's in the contract." The Sun reported that this remark was directed at the referee.

Both teams' players and staff left the pitch. Shortly after, a few Chelsea players briefly returned to perform cool-down exercises and acknowledge the fans, but the match had already officially concluded.

In contrast, during another London friendly (the Emirates Cup), Arsenal lost 2-3 to Borussia Dortmund in regular time but proceeded to a penalty shootout after 90 minutes.

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