Dani Olmo blasted Roberto Ayala, rejected apology for final blow | OneFootball

The controversy surrounding the World Cup final continues to add new chapters off the pitch. In recent hours, Spanish footballer Dani Olmo broke his silence to publicly reject the apologies offered by Roberto Ayala, a member of Argentina’s coaching staff, following the violent clash between them during the decisive match. The Spanish midfielder accused the former player of not telling the truth by trying to justify the physical aggression under the pretext of an alleged verbal provocation.

“Someone who admits to being sorry but justifies a punch by claiming it was a response to something that was said probably isn’t sorry at all. He’s not telling the truth because I didn’t say anything to him, so I don’t need him to apologize to me. What truly defines us is not the mistake, but the courage to own it,” said the Terrassa-born player bluntly.

Beyond the incident, Olmo preferred to focus on the legacy and values conveyed by the Spanish national team after being crowned champions on the biggest stage. “When my children, my family, so many fans, and the people of Terrassa watch the match, I want them to feel proud of how we competed, how we won, and above all, of our behavior,” he added, emphasizing the enormous social responsibility carried by elite athletes:

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