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It's not an excuse, I should have done something different.

Roberto Ayala, assistant coach of Argentina's national football team, publicly addressed incidents that occurred after Argentina's loss to Spain in the World Cup final. He admitted fault for his behavior during the chaotic aftermath of the match, where tensions escalated among players. Ayala clarified that he did not intend to hit Spanish player Dani Olmo, describing the action as more of a push than a punch. He expressed regret over his conduct and acknowledged that his role required him to remain composed despite the intense emotions surrounding the defeat. The International Football Federation has already initiated disciplinary proceedings against the Argentine squad.

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It's not an excuse, I should have done something different.

Roberto Ayala, assistant coach of Argentina's national football team, publicly addressed incidents that occurred after Argentina's loss to Spain in the World Cup final. He admitted fault for his behavior during the chaotic aftermath of the match, where tensions escalated among players. Ayala clarified that he did not intend to hit Spanish player Dani Olmo, describing the action as more of a push than a punch. He expressed regret over his conduct and acknowledged that his role required him to remain composed despite the intense emotions surrounding the defeat. The International Football Federation has already initiated disciplinary proceedings against the Argentine squad.

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