Archive · 24 Jun 2025
Enrique Slams Club World Cup Pitch Conditions
The coach of PSG, Luis Enrique, is unhappy with the playing surface at the FIFA Club World Cup.
He said the ball was bouncing in a strange way, like a rabbit hopping around, making it difficult to play.
The grass was not in good condition and dried out quickly after being watered.
Despite the pitch problems, his team, PSG, still managed to win their match.
PSG coach Luis Enrique criticized the pitch conditions at Lumen Field.
Enrique stated the ball bounced erratically, like a rabbit, due to the pitch.
The grass was patchy and broke up with every step.
The field was watered by hand at halftime but dried quickly.
PSG won their match against Seattle Sounders 2-0.
- Who
- PSG coach Luis Enrique.
- What
- Criticism of the poor quality of playing surfaces at the FIFA Club World Cup.
- When
- During the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup.
- Where
- Lumen Field (Seattle, USA).
- Why
- The pitch quality affected the game.
Player Concerns
No Opposition
Pitch Quality Concerns
Player Concerns
Players and coaches express concerns about the quality of the pitches.
No Opposition
No opposing viewpoint in the article.
- Event
- FIFA Club World Cup
- Location
- Lumen Field, Seattle
- Team Involved
- PSG
- Coach Involved
- Luis Enrique
- Complaint
- Poor pitch quality
- Score
- PSG 2, Seattle Sounders 0
Sources
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Enrique criticises pitches at FIFA Club World Cup, says ball is ‘jumping like a rabbit’
