Fiorentina captain Cristiano Biraghi was struck in the head by a projectile thrown by a West Ham supporter, leaving him with blood pouring from his head.
During the Europa Conference League final between the Hammers and Fiorentina, many objects mostly plastic cups but also an Elf Bar vaporizer, were thrown at his direction as well as the female assistant referee Guadalupe Porras Ayuso’s.
Biraghi appeared to be in contact with the vape because he mock-clapped the onlookers.
West Ham players Lucas Paqueta, Nayef Aguerd, and Vladimir Coufal begged their supporters to stop hurling things from the stands as Biraghi was stitched up and allowed to continue.
Please refrain from tossing cups on the field, the public address system in Prague pleaded. Respect the officials and the players.
Violent events involving both sets of fans preceded the game in Prague, with West Ham supporters allegedly being attacked while drinking at a bar in the city center.
Riot police were called, and three people were hurt.