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'Victim' of the slap speaks out, PSG boss still absolutely protects coach Enrique

PSG President Al-Khelaifi has come out to defend coach Luis Enrique despite the French team's heavy 0-3 defeat to Chelsea in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™. Meanwhile, striker Joao Pedro has also shared his thoughts on the post-match controversy.

Báo Thanh niênBáo Thanh niên14/07/2025

"Coach Luis Enrique is the most disciplined in the world , should be respected"

Although rated higher in the final, PSG lost 0-3 to Chelsea quickly. More importantly, the French capital team conceded 3 goals in the first half despite having twice as much possession as their opponents. This defeat prevented PSG from equaling the record of winning 6 titles in a season set by Barcelona in 2009.

Notably, in the final, Mr. Al-Khelaifi was present and watched the entire match. When PSG lost 3 goals in the first half, the television camera continuously captured the Qatari celebrity's annoyed and annoyed expression. Not stopping there, when the award ceremony ended, the PSG President suddenly went to the mixed zone. This is considered an unusual gesture by the team officials, because at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, the mixed zone is the space mainly for players or coaches to quickly answer the media.

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‘Nạn nhân’ của cú tát lên tiếng, sếp lớn PSG vẫn bảo vệ tuyệt đối HLV Enrique- Ảnh 1.

Mr. Al-Khelaifi suddenly appeared and answered the media

PHOTO: REUTERS

Mr. Al-Khelaifi sent his congratulations to Chelsea: “Congratulations to Chelsea. They deserved this victory. We can still be proud of what PSG has done this season. Of course, our goal is to win the Club World Cup but everything is not easy. Our players have given their all, they are really tired.”

However, things did not stop there. According to Marca , the 55-year-old President took the initiative to mention the ugly actions of coach Luis Enrique with Chelsea striker Joao Pedro. Before that, when the final whistle had just sounded, coach Luis Enrique appeared on the field and slapped the opposing player in the face. Mr. Al-Khelaifi shared: "He came to stop the fight but got caught up in it. The coach also deserves respect."

The PSG president expressed that the club still has absolute trust in the Spanish coach, especially in future plans. He emphasized: "We have the most disciplined and respected coach in the world, Luis Enrique. PSG still has absolute trust and protection for him."

‘Nạn nhân’ của cú tát lên tiếng, sếp lớn PSG vẫn bảo vệ tuyệt đối HLV Enrique- Ảnh 2.
‘Nạn nhân’ của cú tát lên tiếng, sếp lớn PSG vẫn bảo vệ tuyệt đối HLV Enrique- Ảnh 3.

Coach Luis Enrique (left) is still absolutely protected.

PHOTO: REUTERS

“We had a great season, arguably the best in the club’s history. We are proud of the players and the coaching staff. This defeat is good for PSG, for next season. It is important to stay humble. At the moment, PSG is the youngest team in the league. Now it is time to rest, the players will relax after a long and stressful season. The PSG board is really proud of last season, it was really memorable. It is true that we lost a final, but I am still proud of this team,” Al-Khelaifi added.

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After celebrating with Chelsea, striker Joao Pedro also had a quick interview with Brazilian channel Sports TV. In the final minutes, Chelsea's new player made things more tense when he clashed with coach Luis Enrique.

‘Nạn nhân’ của cú tát lên tiếng, sếp lớn PSG vẫn bảo vệ tuyệt đối HLV Enrique- Ảnh 4.
‘Nạn nhân’ của cú tát lên tiếng, sếp lớn PSG vẫn bảo vệ tuyệt đối HLV Enrique- Ảnh 5.

Coach Luis Enrique was stopped by a player after he slapped Joao Pedro in the face

PHOTO: REUTERS

“I went to defend Andrey Santos. I saw the players surrounding him. Like a true Brazilian, I went to defend a friend. A lot of people came, and in the chaos, I got pushed in the face. That’s part of the game. I think PSG don’t know how to accept a defeat. Chelsea won and now we have to enjoy it,” said the Chelsea No. 20.

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Source: https://thanhnien.vn/nan-nhan-cua-cu-tat-len-tieng-sep-lon-psg-van-bao-ve-tuyet-doi-hlv-enrique-185250714122202081.htm


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