Steven Gerrard was told that he was ‘very rude’ after walking out during a translation of one of his answers at the Braga pre-match media conference.
Every question and answer are translated at UEFA media conferences to ensure that media outlets from both countries get equal access to both clubs.
Gerrard and Allan McGregor were stern faced throughout their session with the mood of the Ibrox boss captured on video.
Listening to your answers being translated into a language that you don’t know isn’t much fun but just one of the little chores that participants have to put up with to pick up the prize money from UEFA.
In clear English a lady is heard saying ‘very rude’ after Gerrard walked out before the translation of his last answer was completed.
Gerrard will have to speak to broadcast partners before and after tonight’s match with Braga as well as attend an all-in media conference after the match.
