Fiorentina star Franck Ribery has apologised for shoving match official Matteo Passeri.

The incident occurred at the end of defeat to Lazio.

Ribery posted a statement to social media:

“I'm really sorry for last night. I apologise to my teammates, the Coach and the fans. I also apologise to Mr [Matteo] Passeri because at the end of the match I was very agitated and sad, and I hope he can understand my mood.

“I always want to stay on the pitch and help my teammates because I came all the way to Florence for this city and this club, and I think Fiorentina should get more attention, the same attention given to the other clubs, for the great work we're doing every day."