Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has condemned Argentina’s conduct after the World Cup final, describing it as ‘intolerable and unacceptable’.

FIFA Investigation

FIFA has launched an investigation into the incidents, which included physical confrontations between players from both teams. Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes was involved in a physical altercation with Spain players Eric Garcia and Gavi, while Spain captain Rodri was hit in the stomach by Argentina defender Nahuel Molina.

De la Fuente praised his players for their restraint in the face of the aggression, saying they ‘always kept their composure and behaved like true professionals’. The Spain squad also showed respect to the Argentine team by forming a guard of honor as they received their medals.

Argentina’s Apology

Argentina assistant coach Roberto Ayala apologized for his confrontation with Dani Olmo, describing it as a shove rather than a punch. The incident is being investigated by FIFA, which has given no details on the remit of its investigation or whether witness statements will be sought from Spain players and staff.

Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.