Luis de la Fuente hits back at Domínguez after Finalissima jibe | OneFootball

The Spain coach 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 stance of Spanish football clear.

In a press conference, the coach was blunt when referring to the suspension of the match against Argentina:

, he stated.

His statements come as a direct response to what Domínguez said, who had made ironic remarks about the situation after the draw for the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana. “If we apply a walkover, Argentina is two-time champion of the Finalissima. You have to believe it,” the official said, 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 schedule. While South America points to a lack of agreement with the Europeans, in Spain they maintain that they did everything possible to make the match happen.

For now, the exchange between both sides continues to add statements, while the much-anticipated clash remains without a confirmed date or venue.

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