Spain star Dani Olmo has emphatically rejected the apology of an Argentina assistant who punched him after the World Cup final.Olmo was struck by Roberto Ayala in what was one of several flashpoints during the ugly post-match scenes that marred the contest.Olmo was one of the Spain stars who got caught up in a brouhaha with Argentina’s players and staffGettyAyala later attempted to downplay the incident with Olmo, claiming it was ‘more of a shove’ and that he’d ‘obviously’ apologise to the Spaniard if they met in person.But Olmo, speaking to Spanish newspaper Diari de Terrassa, came back swinging.Olmo: Ayala is ‘lying’ about post-match scrap“Someone who says they’re sorry, but justifies a punch by saying it was a response to a comment, is surely not sorry,” Olmo said.“He is lying because I didn’t say anything to him, so he doesn’t need to apologise. “What truly defines us is not the mistake, but the courage to acknowledge it with humility, honesty and dignity.“When my children, my family and all those fans watch the game, I want them to be proud of how we competed, how we won and, above all, of our behaviour, because the importance of football means that us players are an example for children and the new generations, and that brings with it a huge responsibility.”Olmo’s strong response came after Ayala stated the need to ‘draw a line’ under the post-match fracas.“Of course I’m sorry,” Ayala said.“Given my position, I cannot allow a feeling, or whatever I might receive from the other part, to affect my mood or my actions.“For me, we need to draw a line and leave it at that. It was more a shove than anything else, it wasn’t a punch as they’re making it out to be.Spain’s victory was all the more sweeter given Argentina’s behaviour during and after the gameGetty“It was a reaction to something he (Olmo) said, but that’s it.“If I see him, I’ll obviously apologise to him in person.”No love lost between Spain and ArgentinaThe fiery scenes following the match did little to take away from what was an occasion 16 years in the making for Spain.Ferran Torres’ strike in extra time ensured La Roja would earn a second star above their crest as Argentina failed in their bid to be the first nation to defend their World Cup crown in 64 years.Argentina were also forced to do things the hard way late in the match after Enzo Fernandez was sent off for a second bookable offence in the third minute of second-half stoppage time.There was still one final ugly act to come from Argentina, as they elected to turn their backs on Spain during the trophy lift.Argentina’s midfielder Paredes was at the heart of the post-match furyUnsurprisingly, Argentina’s behaviour was widely condemned, including by Spain boss Luis de la Fuente.But ultimately it was Olmo and his teammates who enjoyed the last laugh over their Argentinian rivals.