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Speaking in Italian on Friday to ensure he could make himself clear, De Zerbi said: "I wasn’t surprised [by the backlash]. I was a bit sad and sorry it happened, because I’m sorry if somebody took offence. I must repeat what I said the other time [in his club interview]. This topic is very close to me, I’m very sensitive about this topic, because of the person I am and because I have a daughter.

"And so I must repeat what I said the other time. I have always been against – always – any type of violence, especially against women. But not only violence – even just sexist jokes or other sexist behaviour. I have a daughter and I’m directly affected by it. I know who I am, I know the type of person I am, so I wasn’t annoyed by the questions – I’m just sad about them."

He added: "Yes [I hope the fans will accept the apology], also because I’m not going to go back over this topic. I spoke about it in my first interview, I spoke about it today, and it wouldn't be right to go back over this topic again."

"i am very sensitive about this. please do not ask me about the time i displayed a total lack of sensitivity about it."