West Ham condemns fan behaviour after Fiorentina’s Biraghi hit by object

Fans threw plastic cups and other objects at Biraghi as he prepared to take a corner during the match in Prague and he had to receive medical attention after being struck on the head.

Published : Jun 08, 2023 10:05 IST , Chennai - 1 MIN READ

West Ham United’s Angelo Ogbonna consoles Cristiano Biraghi Fiorentina loses the Europa Conference League Final at Eden Arena, Prague, on June 7, 2023. 
West Ham United’s Angelo Ogbonna consoles Cristiano Biraghi Fiorentina loses the Europa Conference League Final at Eden Arena, Prague, on June 7, 2023.  | Photo Credit: REUTERS
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West Ham United’s Angelo Ogbonna consoles Cristiano Biraghi Fiorentina loses the Europa Conference League Final at Eden Arena, Prague, on June 7, 2023.  | Photo Credit: REUTERS

West Ham United has condemned the behaviour of some of its fans after Fiorentina captain Cristiano Biraghi was left bleeding after being hit by an object thrown from the stands during the Europa Conference League final.

Fans threw plastic cups and other objects at Biraghi as he prepared to take a corner during the match in Prague and he had to receive medical attention after being struck on the head.

“West Ham United unreservedly condemn the behaviour of a small number of individuals who threw objects onto the pitch during tonight’s UEFA Europa Conference League final,” the club said in a statement.

“These actions have no place in football and do not in any way represent the values of our football club and the overwhelming majority of our supporters, who have behaved impeccably in Prague this week and throughout our last two seasons in European competition.

“In line with our zero-tolerance approach, anyone identified will have their details passed to the police and will be given an indefinite ban and therefore be unable to enter London Stadium and travel with the club.”

Czech police earlier said it had detained 16 Fiorentina supporters after it attacked West Ham fans in a local bar and a police officer.

West Ham clinched its first major European trophy in 58 years on Wednesday after Jarrod Bowen slid home a 90th-minute winner.

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