Ayala apologizes for post-final push amid Argentina’s World Cup fallout
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Argentina assistant coach Roberto Ayala apologized for grabbing Dani Olmo after Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup final, insisting it was a push and accepting responsibility amid FIFA scrutiny of post-match conduct. The incident occurred at MetLife Stadium as tensions flared following a tense final, with other sidelines exchanges noted. Scaloni’s future as Argentina coach remains uncertain beyond his December contract, and the veteran core—including Messi—faces potential changes as the national team retools.
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