Gonzalo Jara says he was wrong to poke Edinson Cavani and get him sent off during the Copa America clash between Chile and Uruguay.
In one of the tournament's most controversial moments, the Chile defender played a part in getting the striker dismissed by sticking his finger up his bum.
The Uruguayan then lashed out, with Jara collapsing to the floor, leading to Cavani's second yellow card, with Chile going on to win the game.
Jara was punished for his role in the incident as he received a two-game ban and was kept out of the remainder of the tournament as the host nation went on to lift the trophy.
The 29-year-old now admits he was wrong for his part in getting Cavani sent off, but insists he was provoked.
"Of course it was a mistake," he told Bild. "It is something will not happen again!
"You could only see what I did, though. I could not repeat the insults that previously came from him.
"In November, Chile play against Uruguay again. Maybe we can have a word then."
