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Spurs boss Mourinho takes swipe at corporates after Dier blow-up

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho took aim at the fans near the tunnel at Spurs stadium after the Eric Dier incident.

Dier jumped into the stands to confront some supporters allegedly abusing his brother after their FA Cup defeat to Norwich City.

Mourinho, while condemning Dier's actions, also said: "The fans I think they were with the team until the last penalty kick which we missed.

"The people that are in these privileged positions by the tunnel. Of course some are Tottenham fans but I think a lot of corporate, a lot of invitation, a lot of people with special status and probably it's the place of the stadium where I sometimes have doubts over if they are the real Tottenham fans because these [real fans] are the ones who support the boys until the last.

"This person insulted Eric, this family was there. The young brother was not happy with the situation and then Eric, I repeat did what we professionals cannot do, but did something that probably we would do."

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