Tottenham's Dier charged by FA after confrontation with fan
The Football Association charged Eric Dier with misconduct after the Tottenham Hotspur midfielder entered the stands to confront a supporter following a match in March.
A statement from England's football governing body read: "It is alleged that the Tottenham Hotspur midfielder’s actions at the conclusion of the Emirates FA Cup fixture against Norwich City FC on Wednesday 4 March 2020 were improper and/or threatening.
"Eric Dier has until Friday 8 May 2020 to provide a response."
The incident was caught on camera and showed Dier climbing into the stands to allegedly confront a fan who was abusing his brother before he was separated by supporters and security at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Tottenham star Eric Dier is seen climbing into the stands to confront a supporter following his team’s FA Cup exit. Dier’s actions were reportedly in response to a disagreement between a fan and the player’s brother. https://t.co/2No3CeZCCh pic.twitter.com/8gneduyWt9
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Spurs manager Jose Mourinho defended Dier's actions after the incident, saying: "I wouldn't think two seconds about doing the same. So, that's why I said I would do the same."