Sampdoria president Massimo Ferrero has apologised for his dig at Inter Milan rival Erick Thohir.
Ferrero apologised after saying Massimo Moratti should've "kicked out that Filipino" Thohir in reaction to the former's resignation as honorary president.
He said in a statement: "I did not want to show a lack of respect for Mr Thohir, the Inter directors or the people of the Philippines, who I have always had a wonderful rapport with.
"I was trying to praise Massimo Moratti and all he has given to Inter and Italian football for 20 years. He also brought Italy's most recent international trophies, exporting our sport in the world."
