Chelsea Stuns PSG in Club World Cup Final Amidst post-Match Scuffle

Palmer and Joao Pedro Shine as European Champions Tumble

East Rutherford, N.J. – July 13, 2025 – In a dramatic turn of events at the Club World Cup final, Chelsea FC delivered a stunning 3-0 victory over European champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) here on Sunday. The match, however, was marred by a heated confrontation at it’s conclusion, with PSG manager Luis Enrique appearing to grab the throat of Chelsea striker Joao Pedro.

The Blues secured their emphatic win thanks to a brace from Cole Palmer and a decisive goal from Joao Pedro, all scored before the halftime whistle. The victory marks a significant upset against the heavily favored PSG side.

Tempers flared throughout the latter stages of the match, culminating in a post-final whistle melee.The tension was further amplified when PSG’s Joao Neves was shown a red card for pulling Marc Cucurella’s hair, leaving the French giants to finish the game with ten men.

As the final whistle blew, players from both teams became involved in a heated exchange in the center of the pitch. In the midst of the chaos, Luis Enrique was seen making a physical gesture towards Joao Pedro, appearing to grab the striker by the throat and pushing him to the ground. PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was also involved in the altercation before being separated from the fray.The incident casts a shadow over Chelsea’s triumphant performance, highlighting the intense emotions that can boil over in high-stakes football encounters. Further details regarding the post-match scuffle and any potential repercussions are expected to emerge.

(AP Photo/Pamela Smith)