Dani Olmo tore into Roberto Ayala, rejecting his apology for final blow | OneFootball

The controversy surrounding the World Cup final keeps adding new chapters off the pitch. In recent hours, Spanish footballer Dani Olmo broke his silence to publicly reject the apology offered by Roberto Ayala, a member of Argentina’s coaching staff, after the violent altercation they had 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 saying it was a response to a remark 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 really defines us is not the mistake, but the courage to own up to 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 at the biggest stage. “When my children, my family, so many fans, and the people of Terrassa watch the match, I want them to be 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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