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Argentina coach Roberto Ayala has apologised for punching Spain star Dani Olmo in the chaotic scenes after the World Cup final, explaining he reacted to ‘something he said’ after the final whistle.

Argentina’s players turned their backs on Spain as they lifted the World Cup trophy.

Jude Bellingham was caught slapping Argentina midfielder Valentin Barco on the head in the immediate aftermath of England’s World Cup semi-final defeat.

Argentina’s squad couldn’t resist poking fun at England following the side’s World Cup semi-final victory over the Three Lions, even staging a ‘minute’s silence’ for Thomas Tuchel’s men in the dressing room.

The Saudis attracted some of the biggest names in football during the summer transfer window - including Karim Benzema, Sadio Mane and Neymar - but not everyone said yes