India, July 23 -- Argentine coach Roberto Ayala issued an apology after punching Spain's Dani Olmo in the controversial scenes after the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. Ayala revealed that he reacted to something the Spanish midfielder said after the final whistle.

Spain won 1-0, of Ferran Torres' extra-time goal on Sunday. But the scenes after the final whistle were chaotic as Spain captain Rodri got into a verbal altercation with Nicolas Otamendi. Meanwhile, Leandro Paredes was given a red card after the final whistle for punching Gavi. Paredes punched Gavi when he ran onto the field to celebrate with his teammates.

Meanwhile, Ayala was also involved in the chaotic scenes and was seen approaching Olmo before punching him in the face. Meanw...