UEFA charge duo after brawl

Valencia and Internazionale have been charged with improper conduct by UEFA following the on-pitch brawl which marred Tuesday night's Champions League clash between the sides.

Valencia substitute David Navarro escalated the melee after punching Inter's Nicolas Burdisso - breaking the Argentinian's nose in the process - with players from both teams quickly becoming involved.

The disruption continued in the tunnel with Inter players attempting to get into the Valencia dressing room to confront Navarro.

Navarro and Valencia's Carlos Marchena and Inter's Burdisso, Ivan Cordoba and Maicon have also been charged with gross unsporting conduct.

The UEFA control and disciplinary body will deal with the case on March 14. The second leg of the last-16 tie finished goalless with Valencia progressing on away goals following the 2-2 draw at the San Siro on February 21.

Navarro has expressed remorse for the incident, saying he wishes he could "erase" his actions. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Navarro issued an apology to all involved.

"The first thing I want to do is to publicly apologise, I do not feel good about what happened," the 26-year-old said. "It was a lack of respect to everyone in football, for the fans, the club. I want to say sorry to the player involved - Burdisso.

"They are bad moments. I have never been an aggressive player, never have I been sent off for that reason and there is little I can say.

"It is not an example for young players to follow."

Navarro came onto the field following an altercation between Marchena and Burdisso. Navarro then struck Burdisso, who fell to the ground with what has been confirmed as a broken nose.