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‘Never seen anything like it’: Chaos as Spain star hurt in post-match Euro ‘disgrace’

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Spain is through to the Euro 2024 final after a 2-1 win over France but could be sweating on the availability of captain Alvaro Morata after a bizarre incident at full-time.

Morata was walking towards teammates celebrating the victory when a pitch invader ran at the group with his phone, prompting security to rush in and grab a hold of him.

Spain’s first-choice striker was caught up in the chaos though as a steward running to diffuse the situation slipped over and collided with Morata, who was then later seen walking away clutching at his right knee.

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Socceroos legend John Aloisi said on Optus Sport’s coverage that he had “never ever seen” anything like it “before”.

“That’s horrible,” he added.

The final is just five days away and while Morata was able to walk away unassisted he did not look comfortable.

Security remove a pitch invader as he uses his mobile phone to take a selfie. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)Source: Getty Images
Alvaro Morata holds his leg. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)Source: Getty Images
It was an unfortunate moment. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)Source: Getty Images
Morata was caught up in the chaos. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)Source: Getty Images

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