FIFA considers Turkey 2010 World Cup ban
(AP)
Updated: 2005-11-18 00:31

They also voiced concern that Turkey faces severe punishment from FIFA over a hailstorm of missiles thrown at the Swiss players and clashes between the players as they left the pitch at the end of the game.

"I personally do not think the behaviour of players towards each other could lead to a penalty for a country, that kind of behaviour is very spontaneous and cannot be stopped immediately," Sahin said.

He did, however, offer a guarded apology.

"Our hospitality is much more important than the result we get on the field. I was disappointed by the behaviour of some fans toward Swiss players at the airport but the Swiss team has exaggerated this to the world," Sahin said.