Luis Enrique's Punishment Decided for 'SLAP' Incident in Club World Cup

Luis Enrique Escapes Touchline Ban Despite Incident at Club World Cup

Luis Enrique will not face a touchline ban for the UEFA Super Cup following an incident involving Joao Pedro at the Club World Cup. FIFA investigated the matter after Enrique seemed to make contact with Pedro's face during a heated final between PSG and Chelsea. Despite the incident, Enrique will be on the sidelines as usual when the Champions League winners take on Europa League champions Spurs in Italy.

The incident involving Enrique and Pedro was a significant moment in the game, which also saw Joao Neves being sent off for pulling Marc Cucurella's hair. After the match, a confrontation occurred involving players and coaches from both teams, with Enrique also being part of it.

Enrique's actions led to Pedro falling to the ground, with PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma nearby. Enrique later explained that he was trying to calm the situation down, stating that tensions were high at the end of the match. Pedro, when asked about the incident, emphasized the importance of winning and downplayed the altercation as a normal part of the game.

The original article was published by Associated Newspapers Ltd.