Football news - Eric Dier charged with misconduct after climbing into Tottenham stands
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Updated 23/04/2020 at 15:43 GMT
The Football Association has confirmed that Eric Dier has been charged with misconduct after climbing the stands to confront fans after Tottenham's loss to Norwich.
Eric Dier of Tottenham Hotspur is seen speaking to Tottenham Hotspur fans in the stands following his teams defeat in the FA Cup Fifth Round match between Tottenham Hotspur and Norwich City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
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With Spurs having exited the FA Cup on penalties at home at the hands of the Canaries, Dier was seen confronting fans who he later alleged were verbally abusing his brother.
"Eric Dier has been charged with misconduct for a breach of FA Rule E3," read a Football Association statement.
"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."
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