Aleksandar Mitrovic has apologised for grabbing referee Chris Kavanagh during Fulham's FA Cup defeat at Manchester United.

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Aleksandar Mitrovic has apologised for grabbing referee Chris Kavanagh during Fulham's FA Cup defeat at Manchester United.
Fulham boss Marco Silva has also said sorry for his dismissal in his side's 3-1 quarter-final loss earlier this month and he too regretted his actions.
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Mitrovic was shown a straight red card for handling Kavanagh after the referee awarded a penalty and dismissed team-mate Willian for deliberate handball.
The Serbia striker, waiting to learn his punishment after being charged by the Football Association for violent conduct, said his reactions were "wrong" and that he had apologised to Kavanagh.
Silva has been charged with multiple misdemeanours, including improper conduct, improper behaviour and abusing match officials.
Mitrovic said he had had time to reflect "a very emotional" match while on international duty.
He said: "On a personal level, I regret my actions that led to me being sent off. I allowed my frustration to get the better of me, and how I reacted was wrong.
"I was trying to get the referee's attention, but I appreciate that I should not have put my hands on him and I understand why he showed me a red card, my first in-game sending off for Fulham and my first since the 2015-16 season."
The Football Association (FA) have since announced the standard punishment for Mitrovic’s dismissal – a three-game ban – would be "clearly insufficient".
Mitrovic added: "I have accepted the three-match ban for my red card, I have spoken to Chris Kavanagh to apologise, and I have volunteered to accept a club fine.
"I now want to do what I can to put this incident behind me and get back to helping my teammates on the pitch as soon as possible.
"In the meantime, I would like to reiterate my regret that this happened. I have already said sorry to my team-mates, but I would also like to apologise to the Fulham fans, particularly those who travelled to Old Trafford to support us and who did not stop singing all game. I hope to be back soon and repay their faith and support."
Silva, who has also been separately charged for comments made about Kavanagh after his side’s meltdown at Old Trafford, said he should have handled “a very difficult moment” better.
He added: "I regret what happened and I have spoken to Chris Kavanagh to apologise.
"He knows that I respect him and the job he has to do. Unfortunately, we did not see eye-to-eye on the day, but I recognise that he is one of the top referees in this country and I know that, when our paths cross again, there will be mutual respect between us.
"I am sorry that I was not on the pitch to try to lead the team to what could have been an historic FA Cup semi-final at Wembley, but I am thankful for all the support I have received from Fulham fans over the last few days."
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Aleksandar Mitrovic 'regrets actions' and apologises to referee Chris Kavanagh

Tottenham's managing director of football Fabio Paratici has seen his initial FIFA ban in Italy expanded to be in effect globally.

Tottenham's managing director of football Fabio Paratici has seen his initial FIFA ban in Italy expanded to be in effect globally.
Paratici was serving the suspension in his homeland after former club Juventus, where he was sporting director and latterly managing director, were found guilty of false accounting.
Having left the Serie A club in May 2021 he joined Spurs the following month and would have been involved in the search for a new manager following Antonio Conte's departure last week.
However, FIFA's extension of their ban - which was initially 30 months and applicable only to Italian football - means he will have to step aside.
"FIFA can confirm that following a request by the Italian FA (FIGC), the chairperson of FIFA disciplinary committee has decided to extend the sanctions imposed by FIGC on several football officials to have worldwide effect," said a statement from world football's governing body.
Juventus have denied wrongdoing and they and Paratici have appealed the sanctions.
On Tuesday Tottenham published a lengthy interview with Paratici in which he said Conte's departure was "the right decision for everyone" and the club was "focussed" on supporting interim head coach Cristian Stellini as they try to secure a top-four finish.

Tottenham: FIFA extend Fabio Paratici's Italy ban worldwide

Premier League legends Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger have been honoured by becoming the first managers to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Premier League legends Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger have been honoured by becoming the first managers to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Ferguson is the most successful manager in the competition's history, having guided Manchester United to 13 titles before retirement in 2013.
Wenger won the league on three occasions with Arsenal between 1996 and 2018, including going unbeaten in the 2003-04 season.
The pair were long-term rivals on the touchline during their managerial careers.
"It's an honour when you receive recognition like this," Ferguson said in a press release.
"However, it's not just about me as a person. It's about the job at Manchester United and the bond we had over many years, so I'm also proud for the club, the staff and my players."
The Hall of Fame recognises and celebrates individuals who have an exceptional record of success and have made a significant contribution to the Premier League since its inception in 1992.
Ferguson's all-time Premier League record stands at 528 wins from 810 matches, with 1,752 points accumulated.
The 81-year-old Scotsman was named manager of the season 11 times and collected the manager of the month award on 27 occasions.
Frenchman Wenger managed a record 828 Premier League matches, including 476 wins and 199 draws.
The 73-year-old was voted manager of the season in 1998, 2002 and 2004.
"To share this with Sir Alex is a great honour for me," he said.
"It's like two boxers, you fight like mad and go the distance together. At the end of the day, you have respect and it will be a great opportunity to meet with him, share a good bottle of wine and memories of our old battles.
"I'd like to be known as someone who loved Arsenal, who respected the values of the club and left it in a position where it can grow and become even bigger."
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said: "Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger both made a remarkable contribution to the history of football in this country.
"They brought unparalleled levels of success to Manchester United and Arsenal respectively, raising standards and thrilling fans with a rivalry which resulted in an astonishing 16 title wins between them."

Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame

Tottenham managing director Fabio Paratici has urged players not to allow speculation over the identity of Antonio Conte's replacement to be a distraction.

Tottenham managing director Fabio Paratici has urged players not to allow speculation over the identity of Antonio Conte's replacement to be a distraction.
Spurs are looking for a new manager after parting company with Conte on Sunday night.
The Italian's former assistant Cristian Stellini has been placed in charge for the rest of the season with Ryan Mason as his deputy, but numerous names have been linked with the post long-term.
Julian Nagelsmann, who was sacked by Bayern Munich last week, former Barcelona and Spain boss Luis Enrique and current Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi are among the most notable.
Yet with change coming as the London club battle to hold onto their top-four place in the Premier League, Paratici has called for calm.
He told the club's website, www.tottenhamhotspur.com: "We have to be, everyone, focussed on the last part of the season.
"We do not speak about other coaches or follow the speculation in the media because it is just speculation.
"We are focused. We are now concentrating on helping Cristian and helping the staff, Ryan, the players."
Spurs are currently fourth in the table but the competition for Champions League qualification spots is fierce.
Newcastle trail by two points and have two games in hand. Liverpool and Brighton are seven points behind the Londoners but the Reds have also played two games fewer, while the Seagulls have three games in hand.
"The Premier League always is tough," said Paratici. "We have a lot of teams, a lot of clubs, really, really prepared about achieving this target but we will fight to achieve our target."
Conte's exit came just over a week after an explosive press conference in which he criticised the players and the club's hierarchy.
Paratici said: "We know how difficult this season was for him personally. Gian Piero (Ventrone) and (Gianluca) Vialli died and then his surgery.
"The club supported him a lot with it and everyone is close to each other but then we arrived in this mutual agreement, and I think the decision that we made was the right decision for everyone.
"Cristian managed the team when Antonio was sick this season and was good. Ryan Mason can help him a lot. He knows everything about this club and group of players.
"We are really, really, really confident that these two people can do a very, very good job."
Spurs, meanwhile, have confirmed defender Emerson Royal requires surgery after suffering an injury while on international duty.
The full-back was injured during the closing stages of Brazil's 2-1 defeat to Morocco on Saturday and is expected to be sidelined for at least six weeks, making him doubtful for the remainder of the campaign.
A club statement read: "We can confirm that Emerson Royal suffered a meniscus injury to his left knee while on international duty with Brazil last week.
"The defender will undergo surgery before beginning his rehabilitation with our medical staff."