Manchester City and France midfielder Samir Nasri faces a two-year ban from international football following a foul-mouthed confrontation with a reporter after his side’s elimination from Euro 2012 on Saturday. He told a reporter 'you are looking for s***, you are looking for trouble' when approached for a quote after the defeat to Spain in Donbass.

Trio doubtful

Injured Italy players Daniele de Rossi, Ignazio Abate and Giorgio Chiellini are undergoing intensive physiotherapy in order to try to be fit for Thursday’s semi-final with Germany. “We are doing everything possible,” team doctor Enrico Castellacci said.

Uefa acts tough

Uefa has charged the Spanish football federation (RFEF) and Russian Football Union (RFS) for racist behaviour and racist chanting by their national teams’ fans during their matches. “Uefa has opened disciplinary proceedings against the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) for the improper conduct of their supporters (racist behaviour, racist chanting) at the Uefa Euro 2012 Group C match against Italy in Gdansk on Sunday 10 June,” Uefa said.

Police launches inquiry

Police have launched an inquiry into alleged online racist abuse against two England players after their missed penalties resulted in the team’s quarter final exit on Sunday. English premier league players Ashley Cole and Ashley Young were singled out for comments on Twitter.