×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Informed Minds Prefer The Standard
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Sunday's meet with Chelsea not a 'simple formality', PSG coach Luis Enrique warns

Paris Saint-Germain's Spanish headcoach Luis Enrique gestures during a press conference at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 11, 2025, ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final football match between England's Chelsea and France's Paris Saint-Germain. [AFP]

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique on Friday urged his team to round off the best season in the club's history by winning the Club World Cup, but warned not to expect Sunday's final against Chelsea to be a "simple formality".

"This is absolutely not going to be a simple formality," the Spanish coach insisted, refusing to accept that PSG are necessarily overwhelming favourites to lift the trophy at MetLife Stadium despite their fearsome form.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in
By AFP 6 hrs ago
Sports
Alonso leaves Real Madrid, Arbeloa appointed as coach
By AFP 6 hrs ago
Sports
Former New York marathon champ Albert Korir gets drug suspension
By Ben Ahenda 17 hrs ago
Sports
Mgamery triumphs at Davis Cup duel
By Mose Sammy 17 hrs ago
Sports
Kivuitu stars to clinch vital victory