PSG boss Luis Enrique set to avoid punishment despite appearing to slap Chelsea's Joao Pedro in ugly Club World Cup final scenes
Paris Saint-Germain boss Luis Enrique appears set to avoid punishment for his apparent slap on Chelsea striker Joao Pedro at the Club World Cup.
- Pedro and Luis Enrique involved in melee
- FIFA have not opened an investigation
- PSG boss to be on touchline for Super Cup
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ToggleWHAT HAPPENED?
Per , FIFA have yet to open a formal investigation into Luis Enrique over his alleged slap on Pedro during the Club World Cup. The Blues beat the Parisian giants 3-0 in the final and after the game, tensions boiled over, with Enrique appearing to grab Pedro by the throat. The Brazilian hit the deck, but now, it appears as though the Spaniard has gotten away with it.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Luis Enrique has not even been investigated by FIFA, with no questioning taking place. As a result, he is set to be on the bench when PSG play Tottenham in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday.Â
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DID YOU KNOW?
FIFA, per the report, were asked about Luis Enrique's potential suspension on Monday but they did not mention any disciplinary proceedings. Pedro claimed in the aftermath that PSG 'do not know how to lose' but it appears as though a line has been firmly drawn under the incident.
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WHAT NEXT?
Luis Enrique will go in search of another victory over a London club on Wednesday as PSG attempt to follow up their Champions League triumph with a win over Europa League winners Spurs.Â
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