FIFA Club World Cup Chaos: PSG Boss Luis Enrique Caught on Camera Slapping Chelsea Star João Pedro After 3-0 Defeat
🎥 Shocking Sideline Incident as Chelsea Crush PSG in Club World Cup Final
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final ended in controversy after Chelsea’s dominant 3-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain — but it wasn’t just the scoreline making headlines. TV cameras captured a shocking moment: PSG manager Luis Enrique slapped Chelsea forward João Pedro on the pitch seconds after the final whistle, triggering a massive on-field brawl.
⚡ Luis Enrique Slaps João Pedro—Player Drops Instantly
As full-time sounded at MetLife Stadium, live footage showed Luis Enrique storming toward João Pedro and striking him across the face. The Chelsea striker collapsed to the turf, stunned, as global audiences watched in disbelief. Within seconds, chaos erupted between both squads, turning celebration into confrontation.
🥊 Midfield Brawl Erupts: Donnarumma and PSG Players Join In
The drama didn’t stop with Enrique. PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was seen charging into the fray, pushing João Pedro and grappling with Chelsea players. The scuffle escalated rapidly as players, staff, and security rushed onto the field to break up the fight.
According to sources on the ground, tensions had been simmering throughout the match, particularly after PSG’s João Neves received a red card for a violent hair-pulling incident involving Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella.
⚽ Pedro’s Goal, Cucurella's Hair-Pulling Incident Fuel Tensions
João Pedro had already made headlines earlier in the match by scoring Chelsea’s second goal just before halftime — a decisive strike that widened the gap and sparked emotional reactions from PSG’s bench. The red card incident and Chelsea's unrelenting dominance seemed to push PSG over the edge, culminating in the explosive post-match events.
🎙️ Luis Enrique Responds: “I Was Trying to Calm Things Down”
In a tense post-match press conference, Luis Enrique attempted to downplay the incident:
“I was trying to separate the players, not escalate the situation. Emotions were high, and things got out of hand.”
Meanwhile, João Pedro remained calm and collected, telling reporters:
“It’s football. Things happen. I’m focused on the win.”
🏆 Chelsea Shine Despite Chaos: Palmer, Pedro Deliver World-Class Performance
While the drama will dominate headlines, Chelsea’s performance on the pitch was nothing short of spectacular. Cole Palmer stole the show with two goals and an assist, while João Pedro added to the tally in a stunning display of attacking football.
The match was capped off by a dramatic trophy celebration — and even a surprise appearance by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who joined the Chelsea squad on the podium.
🚨 FIFA Launches Investigation: Disciplinary Action Likely for Luis Enrique and Donnarumma
The incident is now under official FIFA investigation, with potential bans or fines looming for Luis Enrique and Donnarumma. Experts believe the footage is likely to be used as primary evidence in disciplinary hearings over the coming days.
📌 Conclusion: A Historic Final Overshadowed by Controversy
From world-class goals to sideline slaps, the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final will be remembered as one of the most dramatic, controversial matches in modern football history. Chelsea lifted the trophy in style, but the post-match brawl and Luis Enrique’s shocking assault on João Pedro have thrown the result into global headlines — and FIFA’s disciplinary spotlight.