Luis Enriquehead of the coach of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)it is under control after hitting Joao Pedro From Chelsea FC Following the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final on July 14, where PSG He suffered a 0-3 defeat.
According to reports, the accident occurred immediately after the final whistle, when the tensions were boiled among the players. Joao Pedro it was seen collapsing on the ground for pain, triggering the accusations that Enrique He had struck him during the altercation. The television movie seems to show Luis Enrique oscillating the left arm, entering with contact both with the chest and with the face of Joao Pedro. The Brazilian striker fell instantly, tightening his face.
While Joao Pedro He did not publicly pursue the question through the official channels, he made a pointed observation in the post-match media, “Some people don’t know how to accept defeat.”
As the criticisms increase, Rafael Alkorta – an former international of Spain and an intimate friend of Enrique – He came to his defense. Speaking on the Cadena ser program The crossbar, Alkorta He rejected the accusations as exaggerated. “To be honest, this type of clashes is not rare after a tense game. I did not see Luis Enrique hit Joao Pedro. He simply raised his hand to the boy’s face and Joao let herself fall as if it had been hit.”
Alkorta insisted that Enrique was simply intervening to break a fight and had no intention of damaging. “Luis Enrique clearly said that he wanted to prevent the situation from intensifying. I believe. It was chaotic: the contact was inevitable.” Admitted Enrique’s The action could have been bad, but not violent in nature. “Calling him an attack is unlikely. He reacted instinctively, not aggressively.”
In the post-match press conference, Luis Enrique denied all the accusations of violent behavior, “I was trying to separate the players and prevent things from escaping the control. The situation could have been avoided if everyone had remained calm.”
Fifa AND The Club World Cup The organizational committee started an official investigation into the accident. If considered guilty of bad conduct, Luis Enrique could face a disciplinary action, which could influence PSG’s Ligue 1 And the Champions League campaigns next season.
This is not the first time that a coach is hit for the behavior of the touch line, but with video tests now they circulate, the pressure is active Fifa To issue a clear verdict.
While some defend Luis Enrique’s Action as an attempt to de-boal a chaotic scene, others support physical contact with Joao Pedro It was unacceptable. With FIFA now involved, the result of the investigation could have serious consequences both for the next season of coach and PSG.
