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Tottenham Hotspur boss Jose Mourinho said Eric Dier was insulted by the fan he confronted in the stands in their FA Cup defeat at home to Norwich City on Wednesday and that the player's brother was involved.
After Spurs were beaten on penalties by the Canaries, Dier was seen climbing into the stands before a heated confrontation with a supporter:
Mourinho was asked about the incident in his post-match press conference:
Football.London's Alasdair Gold provided a transcript of his comments.
"I think Eric Dier did something that we professionals cannot do but in these circumstances every one of us would do," he said.