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Chaotic scenes as Spain captain taken out by security

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Spain captain Álvaro Morata could be in doubt for the European Championship final after he was captured limping post-game following his side’s win over France.

Morata was celebrating in a huddle with his teammates when a pitch invader entered the field.

Security staff then ran to remove the invader but in the process one of the stewards slipped and slid his feet into Morata.

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Álvaro Morata was taken out by a steward.  Optus Sport

The 31-year-old then limped around with Spain players and staff showing concern.

“I’ve never ever seen that before,” Socceroos legend John Aloisi said on Optus Sport.

“It would be unfortunate for Morata and Spain if he is out. That’s horrible.

“Morata did limp off in the first game and had nothing wrong with him, you don’t know with Morata if he wants a bit of attention. I hope he’s OK.”

The tournament has been marred by a pitch invaders regularly entering play and attempting to take selfies with players.

Spain and France’s semi final was interrupted at one stage when one invader approached superstar Kylian Mbappe for a picture.

Kylian Mbappe of France reacts as a pitch invader tries to take a selfie with him. Getty

The final between Spain and either England or the Netherlands will be played in five days.

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