PSG coach Enrique slaps Chelsea striker Joao Pedro after Club World Cup final

By Hong Duy   July 13, 2025 | 10:30 pm PT
Tensions escalated between players and coaching staff after PSG's 0-3 loss to Chelsea in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final, resulting in a physical altercation involving coach Luis Enrique.
PSG coach Enrique slaps Chelsea striker Joao Pedro after Club World Cup final

After the final whistle was blown at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday (local time), a fight broke out between players from both teams. The most intense moment centered on an argument between PSG's goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma (in orange), defender Achraf Hakimi and Chelsea striker Joao Pedro.

PSG coach Enrique slaps Chelsea striker Joao Pedro after Club World Cup final

Enrique, present at the scene, did not attempt to de-escalate the situation. Instead, the Spanish coach appeared to slap Pedro in the face and push him to the ground, further heating up the altercation.

PSG coach Enrique slaps Chelsea striker Joao Pedro after Club World Cup final

As the situation intensified, around five Chelsea players surrounded Donnarumma, with Tosin Adarabioyo pushing the PSG goalkeeper while Presnel Kimpembe attempted to calm things down with Chelsea's reserve goalkeeper, Filip Jorgensen.

PSG coach Enrique slaps Chelsea striker Joao Pedro after Club World Cup final

Chelsea's victory was highlighted by Cole Palmer (C), who scored a stunning double with left-footed curlers, giving Chelsea a 2-0 lead after the first 30 minutes. Just before halftime, Palmer added an assist, sending a through ball to Joao Pedro, who delicately chipped the ball past Donnarumma to make it 3-0, sealing the win.

PSG coach Enrique slaps Chelsea striker Joao Pedro after Club World Cup final

Chelsea became the first team to win the new FIFA Club World Cup format and the first English club to win the tournament twice, having previously claimed the title in 2021. This victory followed their recent Conference League title.

Photos by Reuters, AP, AFP

 
 
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