Luis Enrique severely suspended by FIFA: a punch that is expensive!
It’s an earthquake in the world of football. Luis Enrique, the Paris Saint-Germain coach, has just receivedThe heaviest sanction imposed by FIFA on a coach in the past five years. The reason? A completely unacceptable gesture:A punch carried to the face of the Chelsea striker, Joao Pedro, during the very tense final of the Club World Cup.
A shocking scene in front of the cameras
The incident occurred at the very end of the match, while the tension was at its height. Joao Pedro, very active on the front of the London attack, approached the PSG bench after a muscular verbal exchange with Luis Enrique. The images, broadcast live, clearly show the Spanish coachlose his composure and hit the player violently.
Social networks immediately exploded, images becoming viral in a few minutes. Many former players, consultants and journalists have expressed their shock against this extremely rare scene in high -level football.
FIFA strikes hard
Faced with the severity of the facts, the FIFA disciplinary committee met urgently to examine the incident. And the answer was not long in coming:
Luis Enrique was suspended from any activity related to football for a period of 18 months, with immediate effect. He can neither train, attend official matches, nor even participate in football -related events or conferences during this period.
A historical decision, announced byFIFA President Gianni InfantinoHimself, during a press conference:
“We have a duty to protect the integrity of the game. Such behavior, especially from a coach of this stature, is completely unacceptable. The sanction is exemplary. »»
Chain reactions
On the PSG side, the shock is immense. According to several internal sources, club leaders were not aware of Luis Enrique’s decision to act in this way, and did not try to defend it publicly.
An official press release from the Club specifies:
“Paris Saint-Germain takes note of the FIFA decision and will respect the disciplinary measures. The club firmly condemns any act of violence. »»
Joao Pedro, meanwhile, reacted with restraint:
“I do not want to envenue the situation. What happened is regrettable, but I focus on football. »»
What future for Luis Enrique?
This sanction is likely to weigh heavily in the career of the former Spain coach. Appreciated for its tactical qualities and its charisma, Luis Enrique is now at the center of an international scandal. His future at PSG seems more than uncertain, and several media are already talking about the search for an interim trainer.
Conclusion
World football is still in shock from this unexpected event. The image of a coach losing control to the point of physically attacking a player seriously tarnishes the values of sport. FIFA sent a strong message:No matter the prestige, violence has no place on the ground.
