Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Luis Enrique Misses Ballon d'Or Ceremony Due to PSG Match
Luis Enrique, the coach of PSG, was named Coach of the Year at the Ballon d'Or 2025 awards.
However, he couldn't go to the award show in Paris.
This was because he had to coach his team, PSG, in a game in Marseille, which is far away.
He won the Johan Cruyff Trophy.
A pre-recorded message from Enrique was played at the awards.
Unfortunately, his team lost the match 1-0.
Enrique's previous coaching experience includes the Spanish national team and Barcelona, where he won several titles, including the UEFA Champions League in 2015.
Luis Enrique won the Johan Cruyff Trophy (Coach of the Year) at the Ballon d'Or 2025.
Enrique was unable to attend the ceremony.
His absence was due to his coaching duties with PSG.
He was managing PSG in a Ligue 1 match against Olympique de Marseille.
PSG lost their match against Olympique de Marseille 1-0.
- Who
- Luis Enrique, coach of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).
- What
- Enrique won the Johan Cruyff Trophy for Coach of the Year but missed the Ballon d'Or 2025 ceremony.
- When
- The Ballon d'Or 2025 ceremony.
- Where
- The ceremony was in Paris, while Enrique was in Marseille for a match.
- Why
- He was managing PSG in a Ligue 1 match against Olympique de Marseille.
- Event
- Ballon d'Or 2025 Ceremony
- Award Won
- Johan Cruyff Trophy (Coach of the Year)
- Winner
- Luis Enrique
- Reason for Absence
- Coaching PSG in a Ligue 1 match
- Match Location
- Marseille
- PSG's Opponent
- Olympique de Marseille
- PSG Result
- Lost 1-0