Inter accept Sarri and Napoli apologies

Inter have accepted an apology from Maurizio Sarri after
Roberto Mancini accused the Napoli coach of using
homophobic language.

Mancini claimed Sarri directed the slurs "frocio" and
"finocchio" towards him on the touchline during Inter's 2-0
victory in the Coppa Italia on Tuesday and labelled his
opposite number's behaviour "shameful".

Sarri admitted it was "possible" he used such language
during the game and apologised on the grounds that he was
simply "irritable" and meant no offence.

On Thursday, Sarri was handed a two-game Coppa Italia
suspension and a €20,000 fine for his behaviour, while
Mancini was fined €5,000 for confronting Sarri and being
"disrespectful" to the fourth official.

"Following the events that occurred during the recent TIM
Cup match against SSC Napoli on Tuesday, January 19, FC
Internazionale reiterates its full support to the coach Roberto
Mancini and the ethical position that he assumed in the
comments after the match," an Inter statement reads.

"Since the founding of Inter in 1908 there is a belief that all
players, regardless of nationality, language, religion,
personal and social conditions and guidelines, are welcome
at the club.

"For this reason, the definition of 'Fratelli del
Mondo' ('Brothers of the World') still remains a core value
for the club.

"But now the time has come to draw a line that can put an
end to the many threads born during the last minutes of the
match.

"Roberto Mancini and the club therefore wish to accept the
apologies presented by Maurizio Sarri and from Napoli and
hope that the media attention and the public can now return
to Serie A and the Coppa Italia, [which are] especially
exciting for the fans of both clubs and all contenders for
national