Ayala downplays 'punch' on Olmo after World Cup final

Argentina assistant coach insists his clash with Dani Olmo was 'more of a push'.

What happened. Argentina assistant coach Roberto Ayala was caught on camera striking Dani Olmo after Spain's 1-0 World Cup final win, but insists it was a push, not a punch.

• FIFA has launched an investigation into Argentina's behaviour.
• Ayala apologised and said he would apologise to Olmo in person.
• Several Argentina players were involved in post-match altercations.

“It was more of a push than anything else, it wasn’t a punch like they’re saying.”

— Roberto Ayala

Argentina could face sanctions from FIFA over the ugly scenes.

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