The technical assistant of the Argentine National Team recognized his mistake after pushing Dani Olmo in the final against Spain, although he denounced an “animosity” against the Albiceleste, especially in the last 2026 World Cup, where that perception intensified.

The tension of the 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain continues to leave its consequences. Roberto Ayala, former defender and current member of Lionel Scaloni's coaching staff, broke the silence after being involved in the brawl at the end of the match. The “Mouse” did not take long to recognize that frustration clouded his reason.

Ayala faced criticism that pointed him out as an instigator of violence, especially after the push he gave to the Spaniard Dani Olmo, an attitude far from the calm role that Scaloni showed. How did the brawl start?

At the end of the match, Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes faced two Red Fury footballers. The spark ignited a brawl in which technical assistants Ayala, Walter Samuel and Pablo Aimar ended up involved.

Ayala was one of the most active participants. The mess did not escalate thanks to the timely intervention of the Spanish players themselves who calmed things down and ended up separating the rivals. Roberto Ayala's explanation: “It was a push, not a punch”

In an interview with Esports Migdia from Valencia Capital Radio, the former player explained that his initial intention was to separate the footballers, but the revolutions of the match betrayed him.

His mea culpa: "My intention was to separate. You come across things that happen with your heart rate at a thousand, but that's no excuse. My behavior has to be different."

The attack on Olmo: "It was more of a push than anything else. It wasn't a punch, as they want to say. It was a reaction to a saying. If I see Dani Olmo, I will apologize in person."

Regret: "Obviously, I am sorry. I occupy a place where I cannot allow a feeling, or what I receive from the other party, to change my mood and my actions." Is there a campaign against the Argentine National Team?

In addition to apologizing, Ayala threw a dart at the international environment. The former soccer player assured that there is a constant negative perception towards the world champion team.

"I don't know if it's a campaign, but lately there is some animosity that our team is not doing well. We played the football that we felt and this team played for its people," he said.