Former Argentina assistant coach Ayala apologizes for shoving Dani Olmo after World Cup final

Published Jul 23, 06:48 AM UTC

Roberto Fabián Ayala, former Real Zaragoza player and member of Argentina's World Cup-winning coaching staff, publicly apologized for shoving Spain's Dani Olmo after the 2022 World Cup final. In an interview on Esports Migdia, Ayala expressed regret, stating that his behavior was unbecoming of his position and that he intends to apologize in person if he sees Olmo again. He clarified the incident was a shove, not a punch, and was a reaction to something said during post-match scuffles. Ayala also praised Spain's performance, calling their football 'beautiful' and acknowledging they deserved to win. The apology comes after Ayala was criticized for the altercation, which occurred as he attempted to separate players but lost his composure.

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