Ref Marco Serra has apologised for his blow-up with Roma coach Jose Mourinho.

Mourinho was suspended for two games after being sent off and clashing with fourth official Serra in defeat at Cremonese.

Serra could be deferred to the disciplinary commission and is accused of breaking the referee's association code of ethics too.

As such, Serra and his lawyers requested a new meeting with the FIGC prosecutor today to clarify his position.

“Looking back at the footage, at his body language, not turning around and keeping his hands in his pockets, that was 'imperfect' and if he had realised it at the time, he would've apologised to the Roma coach," lawyer Gabriele Bordoni explained.

“At the end of a frank and fair discussion, we believe that we showed in a credible and coherent fashion that the coach was exasperated by an imperfect attitude.

“Serra said he understood his attitude could've been misunderstood and irritated Mourinho. We asked that the matter ends here and we would like it to conclude with a handshake between gentlemen."