Ayala struck Dani Olmo in the World Cup final and promises to apologise

Roberto Ayala, assistant to Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni, struck Spanish player Dani Olmo following the World Cup final and faces potential FIFA sanctions, alongside Leandro Paredes. Ayala admitted that emotions can get the better of people in such moments and said he intends to apologise to Olmo. FIFA is investigating several post-final incidents involving Argentine staff and players.

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