Spanish international Dani Olmo has spoken for the first time about the incidents following the World Cup final, where Argentine players lost their composure. After the match, Atlético Madrid's Nahuel Molina struck Rodri, sparking chaos on the field. Olmo refuted Roberto Ayala's claims that his reaction towards Eric Garcia was more of a push than a punch and was provoked by words.
"Someone who justifies a punch for spoken words certainly doesn't regret their actions. They aren't telling the truth because we didn't say anything to them," the Barcelona player stated in an interview with "Diari de Terrassa." "I believe we can be proud of how we played, how we won, and most importantly, our conduct. Football dictates that we must be role models for children and new generations, and this places a huge responsibility on us," Olmo added. He also attempted to explain the reasons behind their success. "Beyond physical training, there are invisible yet crucial elements at play. These include nutrition, rest, recovery, mental preparation, game analysis, and habits," the world champion concluded.