PSG lost the final, coach Enrique slapped Chelsea striker in the face: What happened?

Coach Enrique made a shocking move in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ final between PSG and Chelsea when he went to the middle of the field and slapped striker Joao Pedro in the face.

This unexpected situation happened after the referee had just blown the whistle to end the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ final in the early morning of July 14. While the players of both teams were shaking hands, coach Luis Enrique suddenly approached the Chelsea striker and performed the above unsightly act. Also very quickly, Joao Pedro appeared to be in pain and fell to the ground. Coach Luis Enrique was then stopped by PSG players and taken out.

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“The ugly act of coach Luis Enrique is a typical representative of the mood of PSG players after the final. Obviously, they cannot swallow this painful defeat. Everyone seems to be in shock, especially when PSG has shown fearsome strength in the past long time,” wrote French newspaper L'Equipe .

Meanwhile, Spanish newspaper Marca commented: “Coach Luis Enrique ruined his and PSG's great year. Chelsea angered him by taking away the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™. The English team dealt coach Luis Enrique and PSG a heavy blow. Obviously, the coach's actions only showed more pity. After that incident, another member of PSG was accused of being involved in the brawl when attacked by some Chelsea players. Fortunately, coach Maresca appeared to calm everyone down and escort his compatriot Donnarumma away. An extremely tense ending.”

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Striker Joao Pedro in pain after being hit by coach Luis Enrique

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Marca also pointed out the cause of the incident: “There was an argument on the pitch at the end of the match. Donnarumma may have assaulted someone, but that is not really clear. Coach Luis Enrique appeared and although defender Kimpembe tried to stop him, he still made an ugly move on Joao Pedro.”

In fact, coach Luis Enrique's anger was completely understandable as Joao Pedro was one of the most outstanding players in the final. Chelsea's new signing worth £55 million was placed in the starting lineup, constantly moving wide to give Cole Palmer space, scoring two goals in the 22nd and 30th minutes. In the 43rd minute, Joao Pedro himself scored, sealing a 3-0 victory for Chelsea. Although he only participated in 3 matches with Chelsea at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, Joao Pedro also proved his worth with 3 goals.

In the post-match press conference, coach Luis Enrique said of his actions: "I was stupid. Joao Pedro was standing there, he pushed me. But when I touched him, he immediately fell down."

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