Fiorentina skipper Cristiano Biraghi struck by object thrown from West Ham end

<p>The Europa Conference League final was stopped briefly after West Ham fans threw objects towards Fiorentina's players.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Plastic pint glasses were hurled from the West Ham end throughout the first half at the Eden Arena in Prague.</p>

<p>Referee Carlos Del Cerro Grande eventually halted play after Fiorentina captain Cristiano Biraghi was hit by another missile as he went to take a corner shortly before half-time.</p>

<p>Biraghi had suffered a cut to the back of his head and required treatment and a bandage.</p>

<p>A message over the PA system urged supporters to stop throwing objects on to the pitch and to respect the players, before play eventually resumed.</p>

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