Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has apologised for his Wembley bust-up with Manchester City's Mario Balotelli.
Balotelli incensed Ferdinand after the final whistle of their FA Cup semifinal defeat by thrusting the badge on his shirt in the direction of opposition supporters.
Ferdinand tweeted: "If you score a goal and give a bit to opposing fans I kind of accept that but at the final whistle (you should) go to your own fans and enjoy it, not opposing fans."
Balotelli also winked sarcastically at Ferdinand as the players left the field and the pair had to be separated by their team-mates.
Ferdinand added: "If I offended anyone, I apologise, emotions obviously running high."
The defeat ended United's bid for the treble and Ferdinand urged his team-mates to bounce back by winning the Barclays Premier League and Champions League.
"Disappointed we didn't get the win we were looking for," he said.
"Now let's go and win some silverware."
