Glenn Hall receives death threats from Brazilian fans after stoush with Gabriel Medina but pair claim they’re firm friends

IRISH surfer Glenn Hall has revealed he received death threats in the wake of his misunderstood stoush with reigning world champ Gabriel Medina yesterday.

Irish surfer Glenn Hall received death threats from Brazilian fans after beating world champion Gabriel Medina. Pic by Luke Marsden.

IRISH surfer Glenn Hall has revealed he received death threats in the wake of his altercation with reigning world champion Gabriel Medina.

Hall, who is from the NSW’s Central Coast but holds an Irish passport, said he received numerous threats from Brazilian surfing fans on his Instagram account after he knocked out Medina in heat three of the Quiksilver Pro yesterday.

The 33-year-old said he will be looking into getting extra security when he travels to the South American country in May for the Rio Pro in Rio de Janeiro.

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Irish surfer Glenn Hall received death threats from Brazilian fans after beating world champion Gabriel Medina. Pic by Luke Marsden.

“They said things like ‘watch your back when you come to Brazil’ and ‘don’t come here’ just gutless threats,” Hall said.

“I suppose I will look into security.

“Considering Brazil is a dangerous country it is something to worry about.”

Earlier this year renowned Brazilian big wave surfer Ricardo dos Santos was shot dead outside his home near Florianopolis by an off-duty police officer.

Medina has taken to Instagram to calm down the situation, telling his fans that the pair are “good friends”.

Screengrab of a Gabriel Medina who swore on air during an interview. Photo supplied.

“Glenn (Hall) and I are having a coffee and you guys still talking about it,” Medina wrote.

“In the water we are fighting for the same goal, and outside of the water we are good friends.

“This makes the sport so excited and full of emotions. And that’s it.

“Stop want to storm in glass of water [sic].”

Hall said the threats started soon after yesterday’s controversial heat, where Medina was penalised for an interference on Hall.

World champ Gabriel Medina was knocked out by Irish surfer Glen Hall. Pics Tim Marsden

In an interview soon after the heat, Medina voiced his frustration at the interference and at Hall.

“Actually, like, first of all, that was a really bad call for the comp,” Medina said.

“We waited like 10 days, we extended two days to get waves like this, and I think KP (Perrow) didn’t really do a good job. I hope he can do better.

“And second was the interference. One day I will try to understand this new rule.

“And the third is, next time Glenn (Hall) says ‘f*** you’ to me, I’ll teach him some …”

At that point World Surf League (WSL) commentator Peter Mel pulled the microphone away from Medina.

Hall said Medina’s comments were taken out of proportion.

“He was trying to make a joke but he didn’t get to finish,” Hall said.

“He was just trying to be funny and said he would teach me some bad words in Portuguese.”

Irish / Australian surfer Glenn Hall who was born in Australia. Pic by Luke Marsden.

Hall said he has spoken with WSL officials about the threats and it will be investigated further in the coming days.

The part time surf coach who is competing on the WSL for the first time since breaking his back in 2013, is due to leave the Gold Coast today and head back to his home on the Central Coast.

“It’s not the way you picture your first event,” Hall said.

“I hope it will all settle down by the time I get to Brazil.”

World Surf League officials confirmed security plans would be reviewed for the tour’s upcoming South American leg.

“I think the WSL is looking at doing new security plans for all of the events and certainly in Rio,” WSL spokesman David Prodan said.

“The safety of our athletes is paramount for the league and we will have a dedicated security team for them.”