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. DAZNTempers flared after the half time whistle in Chelsea’s clash with Los Angeles FC[/caption]DAZNPedro Neto was seen being held back by teammates[/caption]APThe 25-year-old gave Chelsea the lead in Atlanta[/caption]Neto gave the Blues a deserved lead with a well-taken goal just before the break. But he was on the receiving end of some lip from Los Angeles players as Chelsea headed to the dressing room. The Portuguese forward appeared to exchange words with LAFC’s Denis Bouanga after the half-time whistle was blown.Neto pretended to plant a kiss on the Frenchman’s cheek. The pair began shoving, despite the assistant referee trying to move Neto away from the situation.Chelsea players were forced to get in between the pair to avoid any escalation. Both Neto and Bouanga were able to avoid any punishment from referee Jesus Valenzuela.THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.