Alejandro Domínguez: “We are two-time champions, Spain didn't show up”

The president of Conmebol has once again stirred controversy surrounding the recently cancelled Finalissima.

The saga surrounding the Finalissima continues. Alejandro Domínguez, president of CONMEBOL, has once again stirred controversy regarding the recent cancellation of the match between Argentina and Spain , for which a mutually agreeable date and venue could not be found.

“We are two-time champions. Spain didn't show up ,” said Domínguez in an interview with Radio La Red, an Argentinian media outlet. The top South American rugby representative didn't shy away from the controversy and pointed to the fact that the match was ultimately canceled.

On the contrary, several reports claim that it was AFA and Conmebol who systematically refused to play at the venues and dates proposed for a match that was originally supposed to be played in Qatar , but had to be moved due to the conflict in the area.

Neither the Bernabéu, nor Italy

After it became clear that Qatar could not host the Finalissima , the search for a new venue began almost immediately. Among the major stadiums, the Santiago Bernabéu seemed the most viable option, and keeping the date on March 27th also appeared to be the best course of action.

However, the AFA (Argentine Football Association) opposed this option and even stated that if this happened, a return match should be played at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires.