Dier charged by English FA for confronting fan after game

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LONDON - Tottenham midfielder Eric Dier was charged with misconduct by England's Football Association on Thursday for climbing into the stands after a match to confront a fan who apparently had a disagreement with Dier's brother.

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LONDON – Tottenham midfielder Eric Dier was charged with misconduct by England’s Football Association on Thursday for climbing into the stands after a match to confront a fan who apparently had a disagreement with Dier’s brother.

The FA says Dier’s actions were “improper and/or threatening.” He has until May 8 to respond.

Dier had to be held back after vaulting advertising hoardings and clambering over several rows of seats to confront the spectator after Tottenham lost to Norwich in a penalty shootout in the FA Cup on March 4.

Tottenham's Eric Dier heads the ball during the English FA Cup fifth round soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Norwich City at Tottenham Hotspur stadium in London Wednesday, March 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Tottenham's Eric Dier heads the ball during the English FA Cup fifth round soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Norwich City at Tottenham Hotspur stadium in London Wednesday, March 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Stewards intervened and the 26-year-old Dier was escorted to the locker rooms.

The incident evoked memories of Eric Cantona’s assault on a Crystal Palace fan after being sent off while playing for Manchester United in a Premier League game in 1995. Cantona was banned for eight months and also charged with assault by police.

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