Luis Enrique is facing further backlash for his actions after the Club World Cup final, with Markus Babbel criticising the Paris Saint-Germain coach.

• Scuffle with Pedro sparks uproar
• Babbel decries coach’s violent outburst
• PSG accused of harking back to darker times

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  After PSG's 3-0 loss against Chelsea at the Club World Cup final, coach Luis Enrique was seen in a heated on-pitch scuffle with Chelsea's Joao Pedro. The aggressive confrontation surprised many, and fans quickly began discussing the incident’s implications.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The former Barcelona coach has long been celebrated for his tactical acumen, but questions linger about his demeanour under pressure. PSG recently showcased a more intense, passionate style, yet this incident suggests the club may be reverting to a more controversial, feisty approach.

• WHAT MARKUS BABBEL SAID

  In a recent interview with ex-Germany international Babbel was asked for his reaction to the incident, and he didn’t hold back, saying: "It was disturbing for me, because that's not appropriate. A coach has to keep a cool head and get his players out of this mess. And I found it very strange that he allowed himself to be so violent and then talked bullsh*t to explain his behaviour. We've all recently fallen in love with the way PSG plays football. But this was a relapse into the darker past. They presented themselves as truly sore losers."

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  WHAT NEXT?

  PSG and FIFA may now review the incident to determine whether disciplinary action is warranted. The Spaniard is expected to be hit with a ban.

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