Tottenham's Eric Dier Confronts Fan in Stands After Norwich City Loss

Tottenham midfielder Eric Dier was caught on video climbing into the stands and confronting a fan who reportedly exchanged words with his brother.

Tottenham midfielder Eric Dier confronted a fan in the stands after his club's FA Cup loss to Norwich City on Wednesday.

Dier appeared to get into a heated argument as stadium officials tried to break up the incident. 

Spurs manager Jose Mourinho said after his team's penalty-shootout loss that the incident was a result of a fan insulting Dier's brother.

Take note of the fan with the orange hood who was abusing Eric Dier and his family.
A keyboard warrior in real life #shoutandrun pic.twitter.com/9z7Giz2y6f

— Jonathan Walters (@JonWalters19) March 5, 2020

Eric Dier just came into the stand and had a fight with fan next to me 😱 pic.twitter.com/nMGVcDWegX

— Jascha Selby (@jselby123) March 4, 2020

“I think Eric Dier did something that we professionals, we cannot do, but in these circumstances, I think every one of us will do,” Mourinho said. “Because when somebody insults you and your family is there and your family gets involved with the person insulting you, in this case a younger brother, I think Eric did what we professionals we cannot do. But I repeat, probably every one of us would do."

Mourinho was additionally asked if he thought Tottenham should take disciplinary action against Dier. 

“If the club does that I will not agree, but he did wrong," Mourinho said.

🗣"He did what we professionals cannot do, but did something we would do"

Jose Mourinho reacts to Eric Dier confronting a Tottenham fan in the stadium pic.twitter.com/6lM4Tg0T8E

— Football Daily (@footballdaily) March 4, 2020

Tottenham was unsuccessful on its final two spot kicks as Norwich City advanced to the FA Cup quarterfinals.