Radio Gol
·20 March 2026
Luis de la Fuente hits back at Domínguez after Finalissima jibe

In partnership with
Yahoo sportsRadio Gol
·20 March 2026

The coach of Spain assured that they always intended to play the match against Argentina and contradicted the president of Conmebol.
The controversy over the Finalissima has added a new chapter. After the jab from Alejandro Domínguez, president of CONMEBOL, the coach of Spain, Luis de la Fuente, responded and made the position of Spanish football clear.
In a press conference, the coach was blunt when referring to the suspension of the match against Argentina:
“The intention was to play it. We have always been ready to play the match. The Royal Spanish Football Federation has tried by all means to play this game.”
he stated.
These statements come as a direct response to what Domínguez said, who had made ironic comments about the situation after the draw for the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana. “If we apply a walkover, Argentina is two-time Finalissima champion. You have to believe it,” the official quipped, causing a stir in Europe.
The Finalissima, which was supposed to pit the champions of America and Europe against each other, was suspended after failed negotiations between Conmebol and UEFA, amid disagreements over the venue and the calendar. While South America points to a lack of agreement with the Europeans, Spain maintains that they did everything possible to ensure the match would take place.
For now, the dispute between both sides continues to generate statements, while the highly anticipated clash remains without a confirmed date or venue.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
Live









































