Samir Nasri apologises for Euro 2012 outburst

Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri has admitted that he "regrets" his outburst towards the press during France's Euro 2012 campaign.

The former Arsenal playmaker launched a verbal attack at a journalist following France's 2-0 defeat to Spain in the quarter-finals.

Nasri wrote on Twitter: "I would just like to let the supporters and especially the children know that I sincerely regret that my words may have shocked them."

The 25-year-old went on to say that he has a problem with certain journalists and will explain his reasons at a more appropriate time.