• Nasri comments on incident which could lead to lengthy ban
• 'This is a personal matter between me and a few journalists'
The Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri, facing a potentially long ban from the France team after a foul-mouthed outburst at a journalist, has expressed his "sincere regret" over the incident.
Nasri, 25, was twice involved in controversial incidents with reporters; first in celebrating his goal against England by shouting "shut your face" at a L'Equipe journalist, then by swearing at another reporter following France's quarter-final defeat to Spain, and challenging him to a fight.
With the French Football Federation considering disciplinary action, which L'Equipe claims could be as serious as a two-year ban, Nasri took to Twitter to explain his position.
He wrote: "Too many untruths circulating at the moment. The fans and especially the children know that I sincerely regret that my words could have shocked them. I love the EDF [the France team], football and I have deep respect for the public.
"As for the rest, this is a personal matter between me and a few journalists. I will explain when the time comes."
Following the incident, the federation president Noël le Graët described Nasri's behaviour as "intolerable", adding: "Samir is on the edge, he wants to do well, but he cannot control his impulses." Read More
انسخ الكود التالى و ضعه فى موقعك او مدونتك.
