FIFA reached a verdict on the incident involving Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique and Chelsea forward João Pedro in the Club World Cup final. Consequently, officials decided not to punish the Spanish coach for the slap. As a result, no sanctions will apply. Moreover, the case is now considered closed.
Chelsea Claimed Club World Cup Title
Chelsea defeated Paris Saint-Germain by three goals to nil in the final on July 13 2025. Additionally, Cole Palmer scored two goals for the English side. Furthermore, João Pedro added the third.
Subsequently, Paris Saint-Germain played the final minutes with ten men. However, midfielder João Neves earned a red card for pulling the hair of Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella. Consequently, tensions rose sharply after that decision.
Brawl Erupted At Full Time
Players from both teams clashed on the pitch right after the whistle. Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma argued with João Pedro. In addition, Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique stepped into the melee to separate the groups. Furthermore, footage captured Luis Enrique make contact with João Pedro’s face. As a result, the Chelsea striker fell to the ground.
Luis Enrique Explained His Actions
Luis Enrique spoke to reporters after the match. He said, “At the end of the match there was a situation that I believe could have been avoided by everyone.” Moreover, he added, “And from there there is a series of shoves from a lot of people which I think we should all avoid and which should not happen again.” Additionally, the coach also told his staff on camera, “I am stupid. Pedro is standing there he pushes me I touch him and he throws himself.”
FIFA disciplinary officials examined video of the post-match scenes in the weeks that followed. Initially, they considered possible sanctions for unsportsmanlike conduct. However, a ban and fine appeared likely at first.
No Punishment Issued
FIFA reached its final verdict this week. Subsequently, officials chose not to refer the case further. Consequently, they decided not to punish Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique for the slap. Furthermore, no sanctions will apply. As a result, the case is now considered closed. Additionally, Paris Saint-Germain expressed relief at the outcome. However, João Neves served a two-match suspension for his red card offense in the same final.