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Fans React to Marc Cucurella 'Rage-Baits' Joao Neves for Red Card Incident: Chelsea's Victory over PSG

The closing stages of the Club World Cup final saw Paris Saint-Germain's Joao Neves get baited into receiving a red card for pulling Chelsea star Marc Cucurella's hair as Les Parisiens crashed to a 3-0 loss against the Conference League champions. The incident has now left fans in hysterics as Blues supporters joked about the Spaniard's hair being an 'easy way to farm red cards'.

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Fans React to Marc Cucurella 'Rage-Baits' Joao Neves for Red Card Incident: Chelsea's Victory over PSG

The closing stages of the Club World Cup final saw Paris Saint-Germain's Joao Neves get baited into receiving a red card for pulling Chelsea star Marc Cucurella's hair as Les Parisiens crashed to a 3-0 loss against the Conference League champions. The incident has now left fans in hysterics as Blues supporters joked about the Spaniard's hair being an 'easy way to farm red cards'.Article continues belowArticle continues belowArticle continues below

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Fans' Reaction to the Incident

As the news of Joao Neves receiving a red card for pulling Marc Cucurella's hair spread across social media platforms, fans from both Chelsea and PSG camps took to Twitter to express their amusement and disbelief. Many Chelsea supporters found humor in the situation, calling Cucurella's mane a 'weapon of mass frustration' that opponents cannot resist touching.

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Implications for Paris Saint-Germain

The red card for Neves not only marred PSG's performance in the final moments of the match but also raised concerns about disciplinary issues within the team. With crucial fixtures ahead in Ligue 1 and European competitions, PSG will need to address such lapses in player behavior to maintain their competitive edge.

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Marc Cucurella's Response

Amidst the laughter and banter on social media, Marc Cucurella took a lighthearted approach to the incident, posting a cheeky comment on his official Instagram account. The Spanish winger thanked his hair for 'standing strong under pressure' and quipped about signing it up for self-defense classes.

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Continued Banter and Memes

The incident between Cucurella and Neves quickly became a meme-worthy moment in the footballing community, with fans creating humorous edits and GIFs depicting the hair-pulling incident in various comical contexts. The light-hearted response from both sets of supporters showcased the playful side of football fandom.

Published on July 13, 2025