Oasis fans are at odds after Noel Gallagher appeared to aim a subtle dig at brother Liam during the band’s hotly-anticipated reunion tour launch in Cardiff. During the group’s first gig in 16 years—held at Principality Stadium on July 4—Noel was filmed pointing toward Liam during the line “true perfection has to be imperfect” while performing Little by Little. The gesture quickly exploded on social media, with fans fiercely debating whether it was an intentional jab at his younger brother or just part of the show.

“He’s definitely sending a message—classic Noel shade,” one fan wrote on X, formerly Twitter. “He clearly pointed at Liam when he said that that’s an obvious dig come on lads sort it out,” penned another. Others were quick to defend the moment. “He’s not pointing at Liam,” one user claimed, while another added: “People are reading way too much into it. It’s a lyric, not a feud revival.” The incident reignited memories of the brothers’ turbulent relationship, which ultimately led to Oasis splitting in 2009.

The two traded insults and headlines for over a decade, with Liam branding Noel a “potato” and “beige boy”, and Noel calling Liam “a village idiot” and “a man with a fork in a world of soup”.

Despite the years of animosity, the band stunned fans by reuniting in 2025 for a 41-date global tour.

Their opening show in Cardiff was a full-throttle Britpop spectacle, kicking off with Hello and including crowd-favourites like Cigarettes and Alcohol and Live Forever.

Fans described the show as “non-stop wild”, while Spotify reported a 320% surge in Oasis streams within 24 hours of the performance.

Liam and Noel were joined on stage by original members Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs, Gem Archer, and Andy Bell, with acclaimed drummer Joey Waronker rounding out the line-up.

Liam has praised Waronker as “special” and “the best” drummer they’ve worked with.

The tour, dubbed Oasis Live ’25, will span the UK, Europe, North America, Australia, and beyond.

Its cultural impact has already been felt—Time Flies… shot to No. 1 in the UK charts, while Definitely Maybe and (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? soared back into the Top 5.

Back in Manchester, trams are being voiced by Liam himself, and murals have popped up across the city. Local officials are projecting the reunion could bring in £100 million in economic impact.

Oasis made a glorious return to Manchester on Friday night (12 July) but Noel Gallagher had to address some fans after they booed a dedication to Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola.

The homecoming gig took place at Heaton Park, one week after their highly praised first performance of the reunion tour in Cardiff. It was the first of five sell-out shows they will play in Manchester.

Around 80,000 people flocked to see the band’s first hometown show in 16 years.