Maresca Extic with the historic victory
Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea was dominant from the beginning. Two goals from Cole Palmer and another from Pedro in the first half obtained a comfortable 3-0 victory over PSG. More impressive, the Blues managed to maintain a clean sheet against the winners in charge of the UEFA Champions League.
Speaking after the game, Maresca could not contain her excitement, “They are speechless. The players fully deserved it. It’s an incredible moment. We won the game in the first 10 minutes – we immediately dictated the time. The team played exactly as we wanted.”
Maresca also praised Palmer’s brilliant performance, “We have given Palmer more space to attack today, and he used to use the best. I am happy for him, but I must say that everyone has played in an excellent way.”
Despite the celebratory mood, the Italian coach admitted that the torrid heat has made it difficult to maintain the intensity of over 90 minutes.
Luis Enrique defends the controversial slap
However, the post-match attention quickly shifted when the head of the PSG coach Luis Enrique was captured by the camera apparently grabbing and slaps Chelsea’s Pedro. The movie, taken immediately after the final whistle, aroused widespread indignation and racing accusations.
When asked about the accident, Enrique replied, “My only intention was to prevent my players from fighting. I saw Maresca be push and the things that intensify. We were simply trying to prevent a fight.”
He refused to further process physical contact with Pedro, despite the growing controversy.
“I’m not a loser,” says Enrique
Luis Enrique was also asked if he felt like a “loser” After the heavy defeat. His response was firm and philosophical, “I’m not a loser. I’m the second classified Fifa 2025 Club World Cup. There are no losers in the elite kick: the losers are the ones who do not even get up from the bed. “
He added, “I don’t care if people like it or not. I have always been so. Who know me love me. Maybe they look arrogant, but I’m fine.”
