Fiorentina captain Cristiano Biraghi was left bleeding after being struck by an object thrown from the seats during the Europa Conference League final, and West Ham United have denounced the actions of some of their supporters.
During the game in Prague, fans threw plastic cups and other items at Biraghi as he lined up to take a corner, and he needed medical attention after being hit in 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.
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“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.”
16 Fiorentina supporters were detained, according to Czech police, after they attacked West Ham supporters in a nearby bar and a police officer.
After Jarrod Bowen slid in the winning goal in the 90th minute on Wednesday, West Ham won their first significant European prize in 58 years.
