Club World Cup Final: Luis Enrique Clarifies Brawl Incident with Chelsea's Joao Pedro
July 14, 2025
Following an on-field brawl at the Club World Cup final, PSG boss Luis Enrique has clarified his actions during a tussle with Chelsea striker Joao Pedro. Enrique insists his intentions were to diffuse the volatile situation.
In the aftermath of a heated Club World Cup final, PSG's head coach Luis Enrique has shed light on the on-pitch scuffle involving Chelsea's Joao Pedro. The match saw Chelsea triumph over PSG with an impressive 3-0 victory, sparking contrasting emotions on both sides. The final whistle ignited a brawl involving players and staff from both teams, with Enrique and Pedro at the center. Enrique was seen pushing and grabbing Pedro, which caused the Brazilian to fall to the ground. Enrique, however, defended his actions asserting his intentions were to placate the situation, not escalate it. He stated that expressing emotions is inevitable given the high-pressure environment of such games. Enrique further dismissed notions of 'losers' in these high-stake matches, stating that his team were not defeated but were the runners-up. Now, with the 2024-25 season wrapped up, both Chelsea and PSG are set to take a breather before gearing up for the next season's challenges.