Off the PitchDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 27 Jul 2026
Olmo accuses Argentina coach Ayala of lying over punch
Spain star Dani Olmo fires back at Roberto Ayala, calling his apology insincere.
Dani Olmo
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Who
Dani Olmo
What
Accused Argentina assistant Roberto Ayala of lying about the punch
When
After Spain's World Cup final victory on July 19, 2026
Where
MetLife Stadium, New York
What happened. Dani Olmo rejected Roberto Ayala's apology and accused him of lying about the punch that struck Olmo's neck after the World Cup final.
- Ayala claimed it was 'more of a shove than a punch'.
- Olmo said Ayala justified the punch as a reaction to a comment.
- Olmo insisted he said nothing to Ayala.
“Someone who says they're sorry, but justifies a punch by saying it was a response to a comment, is surely not sorry.”
— Dani Olmo
Olmo wants his family and fans to be proud of Spain's behaviour.
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