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The Independent
14-07-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Clash blights Chelsea's Club World Cup victory
Chelsea secured a surprising 3-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup final held at MetLife Stadium in New York. Tempers flared during and after the match, culminating in a post-final scuffle involving Chelsea's Joao Pedro and PSG coach Luis Enrique. João Pedro, one of Chelsea's goal scorers, stated that PSG "lost their heads" due to frustration following their unexpected defeat. Luis Enrique claimed he intervened to separate players and prevent the heated situation from escalating further. The match also saw PSG's João Neves sent off for pulling the hair of Chelsea's Marc Cucurella, highlighting the rising tensions.
Daily Mail
14-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Luis Enrique breaks silence on apparent 'SLAP' on Joao Pedro after PSG beat Chelsea in Club World Cup final
PSG boss Luis Enrique has looked to explain his role in a full-time scuffle after his side lost to Chelsea in the Club World Cup final. After the final whistle, players and coaches from both sides came together in an altercation with Enrique also involved. During the melee, Enrique appeared to use his hand to make contact with new Chelsea signing Joao Pedro in what some have termed a slap. Pedro hit the deck, with PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma in close proximity. Enrique subsequently looked to explain his actions, saying he was trying to act as a peacekeeper. 'At the end of the match, there is a lot of tension. It is a situation that can be avoided by everyone,' said the PSG boss. 'I think that is logical. I am going to prevent my players from going any further in that brawl and from then on there is pushing and shoving from everyone. ¡SALTARON CHISPAS ENTRE LUIS ENRIQUE Y JOAO PEDRO! 🤯🤯🤯🤯 El momento del técnico español con el jugador del Chelsea tras perder la final del Mundial de Clubes @FIFACWC | La final, gratis en | #FIFACWC #TakeItToTheWorld — DAZN España (@DAZN_ES) July 13, 2025 'I think that is not the best thing to do. 'It's a result of the tension, the result of the situation of the match and I have nothing more to add. It remains unclear at this stage if Enrique will face any punishment for his role in the scrum. Chelsea won the game in New Jersey 3-0 thanks to Cole Palmer's double and a strike from Pedro. It was a bad-tempered affair which saw PSG's Joao Neves sent off for pulling the hair of Marc Cucurella. Referee Alireza Faghani brandished the red card after VAR intervened. Neves was deemed to have committed violent conduct. When asked about the incident with Enrique after full-time, Pedro said: 'We're world champions and that's what matters. 'At the end of the day, it's normal. Both teams wanted to win and that happens.
Al Arabiya
14-07-2025
- Sport
- Al Arabiya
Scuffle breaks out at Club World Cup final as Luis Enrique, Donnarumma confront João Pedro
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. 'There is a lot of tension and a lot of pressure. ... There was a whole bunch of pushing going on,' Enrique said through a translator. Enrique said he was trying to separate the players. 'This was just the end result of the pressure from the match and I do not have anything else to add,' he said. 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.
The Sun
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Norwich defender left with bloodied head and pulled apart from Made in Chelsea star's husband in pre-season friendly
NORWICH star Brad Hills was left with a bloodied head after scuffling with Northampton's Cameron McGeehan in a frenzied friendly. The two men came to blows in Saturday's pre-season clash, which Norwich won 3-1. 6 6 6 Hills and McGeehan, who is married to Made in Chelse a star Tiffany Watson, clashed after colliding heads with each other while duelling in the air for a loose ball. Neither were happy as Hills, 21, came off the worst with a bloodied dome. He and McGeehan, 30, both received treatment from medics as the game came to a halt. But a furious shoving match then ensued as the rivals came close to blows. Hills and McGeehan were quickly separated to prevent the scrap from becoming an all-out brawl. And fans didn't waste any time reacting to the battle on social media. One said: 'Blood in the most irrelevant friendly in history.' One noted: 'Second half descended into sparring.' Another added: 'Decidedly unfriendly at Colney.' Moment Norwich fan proposes to shocked girlfriend on pitch ruined as fans start singing brutal chant at happy couple 6 6 6 Hills will be hoping his behaviour does not impact his hopes of becoming a first-team at Norwich. Having come up through the academy, the ace is hoping to add to his five appearances following loans at Accrington Stanley and Stockport County. As for McGeehan, he is entering his second season with Northampton after spells at Luton, Barnsley and Colchester United. He too came through the ranks at Norwich but failed to make a senior appearance for them before leaving in 2015. McGeehan met TV star partner Tiffany during the Covid lockdown, with the pair getting engaged in 2021 and marrying a year later. They share two children together in Jude, 2, and Heath, who was born last month.
Daily Mail
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Brendan Fevola reveals what REALLY happened in wild footy brawl that saw him sent off the field - and the very Aussie thing he did straight after
Brendan Fevola has opened up on what really happened during his viral on-field scuffle during a local footy game this weekend, with the Blues legend claiming that it was all 'just a bit of fun'. In the true spirit of the game, the former Brisbane Lions star also revealed that he had had a beer with the opposition players he had feuded with after the match. Fevola, 44, ran out for South Whyalla on Saturday afternoon as they took on South Australian rivals Central Whyalla. The two-time Coleman Medallist enjoyed a fine outing, booting two goals for the side as the Souths sealed a two-point win over their rivals. However, during the game tempers flared as Fevola appeared to be pushed in the back by one of the Central Whyalla defenders. And he didn't take kindly to the action, turning around to shove his opponent a big shove, before several other players from both teams ran in as the brawl escalated. Speaking on the Fifi, Fev and Nick show, the former footy star said that he had gone into the sheds after the match and enjoyed a beer with the opposition players he'd feuded with The group continued to tussle, with Fevola finding himself on the floor at one point, before he was sent to the sin bin by the umpire, despite being awarded a free kick. Speaking on Tuesday morning's The Fox's Fifi, Fev & Nick, Brendan 'Fev' Fevola show, Fevola was pressed on whether he feels like he is targeted when he turns out to play local footy, but laughed off the question and media reports surrounding the scuffle. 'The guys go (for) you,' Fifi said to Fevola. 'From my perspective, the guy's pushed you in the back, you turned around and retaliated.' Fevola replied: 'We just had a little scuffle! 'I don't know how this is actually news because it's quite funny! 'This would go on in every single local footy game across Australia every Saturday.' Nick then added: 'Your head would be an absolute magnet. But there would be people that go, 'Oh, Fev's come over to South Australia for a game… I'm gonna try and whack him.' Since retiring, Fevola, who made 204 AFL appearances, has played for a number of local footy sides, from Waratah in the Northern Territory Footy League to Yarrawonga in Victoria. Back in May, he and Guy Sebastian notably ran out for Masala Dandenong's reserves. Being such a high-profile figure in the sport, Fevola noticed that some players were trying to get under his skin during Saturday's match. 'It was happening all day, but it very rarely happens,' the radio host said. 'The only time I got hit properly was a game I played in Monbulk - I got king hit. '[This has] gone viral but it was just a little scuffle. 'No one was hurt and it was a bit of fun. The guy I was scuffling with came up to me, shook my hand, and said: "How good is country footy?", and I was like: "The best!", and then we had a beer together. 'I got a message from the President of the other club – his name is Scott – and he said: "Just want to apologise on behalf of the Central Whyalla Football Club for the weekend, the run-in from behind mostly. "The run-in was pretty ordinary stuff and was no good from our bloke. I'm the President of the Club and was the full-forward at the other end. "I haven't seen a minor game crowd like that at Whyalla almost ever, so no doubt it was a massive success for the league, so just want to shout you out, mate. 'Apologies again, from the CWFC President. You've come out to this small town in South Australia so congratulations to you." 'Oh, that's really nice!' Fifi replied.
