Chelsea star Pedro Neto has to be pulled away from LAFC rival as tempers flare at half-time of Club World Cup clash
BOILING OVER Chelsea star Pedro Neto has to be pulled away from LAFC rival as tempers flare at half-time of Club World Cup clash
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PEDRO NETO clashed with a host of Los Angeles FC players as tempers flared in the Club World Cup.
The Chelsea star was held back by teammates at half-time of the Group D clash in Atlanta.
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Tempers flared after the half time whistle in Chelsea's clash with Los Angeles FC
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Pedro Neto was seen being held back by teammates
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Neto gave the Blues a one-goal advantage with a well-taken goal just before the break.
The Portuguese forward exchanged words with LAFC's Eddie Segura and Denis Bouanga after the half-time whistle was blown.
Neto and Bouanga began shoving, with Chelsea players getting in between them to avoid any escalation.
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