Luis Enrique Regrets Post-Match Scuffle After PSG’s Club World Cup Final Loss to Chelsea
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has expressed regret over the chaotic post-match scenes that marred the conclusion of the Club World Cup final, as his side fell 3-0 to a dominant Chelsea at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
The game itself had already delivered a shock result, with Cole Palmer starring for the Blues by scoring twice and assisting Joao Pedro for the third before half-time. But the focus quickly shifted from Chelsea’s win to a heated confrontation involving Luis Enrique and Joao Pedro moments after the final whistle.
The Incident: Tensions Boil Over
As Chelsea celebrated their victory, tempers flared. PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma appeared to exchange words with Joao Pedro before things escalated. Luis Enrique then seemingly put his hands near or on Pedro’s face, causing the Brazilian forward to drop to the ground. The scene quickly turned into a brief melee involving players and staff from both teams.
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Security and officials intervened, quietly escorting Enrique away from the scrum.
Luis Enrique Responds
Speaking to the press after the match, Enrique attempted to de-escalate the incident.
“At the end of the match, there was a situation I believe could have been avoided by everyone,” he said.
“My objective and my intention, as always, is to try to win over the players so that there are no more problems. Internally, there is a lot of tension, a lot of pressure.”
He admitted that emotions ran high and the altercation quickly got out of hand.
“There is a series of shoves from a lot of people, which I think we should all avoid and which should not happen again,” he added.
Match Recap: Chelsea Stun PSG
Chelsea’s performance was hailed as their most complete under manager Enzo Maresca, dismantling a PSG team that had bulldozed Real Madrid 4-0 just days earlier.
Palmer, the tournament’s standout performer, ripped through the French champions’ midfield and defence with two precise left-footed strikes in the 22nd and 30th minutes. Minutes later, he slipped a pass to Joao Pedro for the third goal before half-time.
PSG’s frustrations continued into the second half, culminating in a red card for Joao Neves in the 85th minute for violent conduct after pulling Marc Cucurella by the hair.
Enrique Left Searching for Answers
While Chelsea celebrated their £90m tournament windfall and the club’s second trophy of the season, Enrique was left to reflect on how things fell apart so quickly.
“Football — that’s the way it is. Can’t explain everything,” he said, clearly exasperated.
“They started the game really well with a lot of pressure and we gave them a hard time. After that, I believe they had opportunities to score, but it didn’t happen for us.”
Looking Ahead
Despite the heated ending, there have been no indications yet from FIFA or disciplinary bodies regarding possible sanctions for Luis Enrique. The focus now turns to how PSG will regroup after a bruising loss in a final they were expected to win.
For Chelsea, the performance capped off a historic season and reaffirmed that Maresca’s youthful, high-pressing squad might be building something serious—and something sustainable.
What began as a battle between European football’s financial titans ended with Chelsea earning the crown—and the last word.
Luis Enrique Regrets Post-Match Scuffle After PSG’s Club World Cup Final Loss to Chelsea
