Nicolás Tagliafico on Argentina v Spain Finalissima: “Would've been nice” | OneFootball

The tragic suspension of the Finalissima left several consequences, not only in terms of football but also emotionally. In this regard, Nicolás Tagliafico has now come forward as the protagonist who broke the silence and spoke about the cancellation of the match between the Argentina and Spain national teams, which had a title at stake and kept the entire football world on edge.

The armed conflict between Iran and Israel, with active participation from the United States, led the authorities to backtrack on organizing the match. Far from diminishing, the war is intensifying each day, and due to the lack of an agreement between CONMEBOL and UEFA, it was decided to postpone the encounter until further notice. Thus, both countries will play friendlies against other opponents.

In an exclusive interview with DSports, the world champion broke the silence. "As a player, you always want to play the big matches," Tagliafico initially stated. "It was going to be a great match because Spain is doing very well, they are in a great moment. We are doing well too," the defender concluded a few seconds later.

Immediately after, the left-back referred to the suspension of the Finalissima and lamented: "It would have been nice. But well, that's football." However, far from being forgotten, he highlighted the possibility of an eventual clash during the World Cup. "There was no agreement, and unfortunately, we might meet at the World Cup," expressed the experienced player.

The focus was not only on the chance to add a new trophy to the Argentine showcase, but there was another reason. "If we put the title and the Finalissima aside, it was going to be an important match because you are facing a team that you know also has the potential to compete in the World Cup," seriously stated the former Independiente and Banfield player.

To reaffirm his own statements, he argued: "That helps you, it sets a benchmark. It shows where we might be, if there are things to improve." Without going further, he insisted on the same issue. "There are always things to improve, but these kinds of matches are good. That's it. Now we have to think about what's next," he concluded his statements during the interview with DSports.

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