Scuffle breaks out at end of Club World Cup final as Luis Enrique, Donnarumma confront João Pedro

By Canadian Press on July 13, 2025.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N,J. (AP) — A scuffle broke out after the end of the Club World Cup final on Sunday with Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique and goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma appearing to push Chelsea forward João Pedro.

Chelsea upset PSG 3-0 to win the title, scoring three first-half goals in a match that turned testy with a red card to PSG’s João Neves for pulling down Marc Cucurella by his hair, along with six yellow cards.

Enrique was on the field near the center circle and appeared to push João Pedro on the throat. Donnarumma pushed the 23-year-old forward, who fell over.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca moved away Donnarumma, a fellow Italian.

PSG defender Achraf Hakimi had been gesturing at João Pedro and Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos.

The awards presentation did not start until 30 minutes after the final whistle.

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