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

The Spanish coach assured that they always intended to play the match against Argentina and contradicted the president of Conmebol.

The controversy over the Finalissima added a new chapter. Following the remarks of 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 adamant when referring to the suspension of the match against Argentina:

, he stated.

The statements come as a direct response to what Domínguez expressed, who had made ironic comments about the situation after the draw for the Copa Libertadores and the Copa Sudamericana. “If we apply walkover, Argentina is the two-time champion of the Finalissima. You have to believe it,” the official had 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 a failed negotiation between Conmebol and UEFA, amid differences over the venue and the schedule. While South America points to the lack of agreement with the Europeans, in Spain they maintain that they did everything possible for the match to take place.

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

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