After the Club World Cup final, which Paris Saint-Germain lost to Chelsea with a score of 0:3, coach Luis Enrique wanted to clarify what happened after the game, which culminated in a fight between fans and technical staff.
The Spaniard, directly involved in this fight, grabbed Joao Pedro by the neck and slapped him, writes "Gazeta Express".
The PSG coach expressed his regret for the unsportsmanlike action, while giving his version.
"I think it was a situation that could have been avoided by all parties. I intervened to separate the players, trying to avoid the tension escalating," Luis Enrique declared at a press conference.
The former Spain coach and former Barcelona coach has underlined that the pressure of the game and the frustration over the negative result have created an uncomfortable climate in the French team.
"There was pressure everywhere. When you lose a final like this, it can happen, but we have to avoid a repeat of this," he added.
Luis Enrique is aware that he could be punished for this action of his.
"I understand that there are strong images. If I am sanctioned, I will take my responsibilities," he concluded. /Express newspaper
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