Zaniolo declared: Apologize for the conflict, the other party was provoking & no physical attack

May 27th, the Italian Youth League semi-finals, Roma youth team lost 1-2 to the Fiorentina youth team. Roma official said that Zagnolo (currently played for Fiorentina) broke into the locker room of the Roma youth team after the game, provocatively acted against the players of the Roma youth team and had physical conflicts.

Zaniolo social media issued a statement apologizing for the conflict but denied physical conflict with the Rome youth team players.

Zaniolo wrote: "I want to sincerely apologize for what happened yesterday, I know that my reaction was bad, and I am responsible for it. The only purpose of my trip there was to send a positive signal to accompany the young players during the difficult times after the game. Unfortunately, I was provoked by the words of a child and mistakenly lost my calm. This mistake made me feel heavy, especially because I knew I should set an example for young people.

However, I want to clarify It is clear that the facts are very different from some descriptions. My actions are limited to verbal arguments and there is no physical aggression.

I know this incident disappointed some people, but I hope you can understand that I have no intention of disrespecting anyone.

Here I apologize again. As a man, an athlete, a person who loves this environment, I just want to rebuild trust and look forward with a humble attitude."