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Real Madrid s former player and partner discuss the Enrique conflict

8:04pm, 15 July 2025Football

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Real Madrid former player and host of Serre Radio Rafa Alcota expressed his views on the conflict between Paris coach Enrique after the Club World Cup final last night. After that game, Paris Saint-Germain lost to Chelsea 0-3, with fierce clashes between players and coaching staff, and Enrique's push and shoving with Chelsea player Joao Pedro was particularly eye-catching.

Alcota believes: "When this type of high-intensity game ends, players and coaches are in high spirits, and it is not uncommon to push and conflict. I firmly believe that Enrique initially stepped forward to fight, but in fact he did not cause a substantial blow to Joao Pedro at all. The so-called blow is just a light touching the opponent's face, and the player will fall to the ground with the exaggeration. I checked it over and over again and there was no sign of violent behavior. Enrique's move was indeed risky, but it was far from reaching the level of violence."

Alcota's partner Kiko Narvaes added: "Joao- Pedro's fall reaction was indeed over-expected. However, compared to this conflict, everyone should focus more on the game. How Maresca's Chelsea completely suppressed Enrique's Paris at the tactical level. This game can be called a tactical teaching match.

Everyone Enrique explained after the game that "just to stop the conflict between the two sides" and regretted "I am so stupid." He stood there, pushed me, I touched him, and then he fell to the ground. Joao Pedro responded that he was to protect his teammate Andre Santos and was pushed down, accusing his opponent of "not knowing how to accept failure." Now, the collision of opinions from all parties, whether Enrique's behavior constitutes a violation and whether he will face FIFA punishment has sparked heated discussions among fans and the media.

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