Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has extended an olive branch to Brazilian winger Raphinha following their heated clash.

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has extended an olive branch to Brazilian winger Raphinha following their heated clash.

Speaking after the match, Scaloni stated:

“I forgive Raphinha… because I know he didn’t do it on purpose, he’s defending his country.”

The Argentina manager emphasized that he is certain Raphinha didn’t intend to injure anyone, acknowledging the competitive nature of the game.

He also dismissed any claims that Argentina’s performance was influenced by the incident, saying:

“We didn’t play like this because of that.”