FA Cup: Tottenham's Eric Dier slapped with four-match ban for climbing into stands to confront a supporter

Tottenham's Eric Dier, who had climbed into the stands to confront a supporter during a FA Cup match has been slapped four-match ban by the Football Association (FA).

The incident took place on March 4 during Tottenham`s clash against Norwich City. Following the penalty shoot-out loss to Norwich City, Dier had climbed into the stands to confront the fan.

Apart from the four-match ban, Dier has also been fined £40,000 for his actions.

"Eric Dier has been suspended for four matches with immediate effect, fined £40,000 and warned as to his future conduct following a breach of FA Rule E3," FA said in a statement. 

"The Tottenham Hotspur FC player admitted that his actions at the conclusion of a fixture against Norwich City FC in The FA Cup on 04 March 2020 were improper but denied that they were also threatening. An independent Regulatory Commission subsequently found Eric Dier`s actions to be threatening," it added.

The match between Tottenham and Norwich City had ended in a 1-1 draw. When the match went into a penalty shootout, Norwich City triumphed over Tottenham 3-2.