The Swiss FA have defended their move for Lazio coach Vladimir Petkovic.

Lazio are planning legal action against the federation.

"We had indirect contact with the President of the Italian Federation, not with Lazio," revealed Swiss Federation President Peter Gillieron in the Corriere dello Sport.

"We have nothing to apologise for, as we acted within the rules."

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