UEFA today stepped up their investigations into the melee in the tunnel at half-time in Istanbul on Saturday by calling for statements about the incident from the English and Turkish Football Associations.
European football's governing body are reviewing video evidence of the bust-up which shows Emile Heskey, Ashley Cole, Sol Campbell and David James involved with Turkish players and backroom staff.
They are also studying TV footage of incidents on the pitch that were not seen by referee Pierluigi Collina including when Aston Villa defender Alpay poked a finger in David Beckham's face as they were leaving the field at half-time.
UEFA communications director Mike Lee said: "UEFA has begun its investigation into the behaviour of players both on the pitch and in the tunnel. We will be reviewing video evidence of the game and the half-time incidents.
"We are also requesting statements from the two FAs regarding events in the tunnel."
An FA spokesman said: "We will of course give our full co-operation to UEFA's request."
These investigations are focusing on the players rather than action against the FA as a body. If charges are brought sanctions could range from fines to suspensions and UEFA have refused to rule anything out.
However, it would not be easy to bring charges which would result in a ban for any player based solely on the video evidence of the tunnel incident - especially as the footage shows Collina standing close to the confrontation, which he played down in his official report.
The person most likely to face serious disciplinary proceedings is Alpay, not so much for his taunting of Beckham after he missed a penalty but his actions in sticking his finger in the England captain's face as they left the field.
There have been some suggestions in the media that a Turkish player or official made a racist remark to Cole but those claims have not been made either to the FA or UEFA.