Soccer-Turkey's players, coach apologise for poor showing in Italy loss


Soccer Football - Euro 2020 - Group A - Turkey v Italy - Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy - June 11, 2021 Turkey coach Senol Gunes Pool via REUTERS/Filippo Monteforte

ROME (Reuters) - Turkey's players and coach Senol Gunes apologised for a poor performance after the team were soundly beaten 3-0 by Italy in the opening game of Euro 2020 at the Olympic Stadium on Friday.

Defender Umut Meras and forward Kenan Karaman said the team would put on a better display in their remaining Group A games against Wales and Switzerland.

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