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Fan questioned over Dida incident

Dida was at the centre of controversy at Celtic Park
Dida was at the centre of controversy at Celtic Park

A man handed himself in to police today in connection with the confrontation between a Celtic fan and AC Milan goalkeeper Dida at last night's Champions League clash in Glasgow.

Police were trying to trace a supporter who rushed from the stand seconds after a last-minute winner by Celtic against the European champions.

Strathclyde Police said a man had handed himself into a police station at lunchtime and was being interviewed about the incident.

The incident happened as fans and players celebrated Scott McDonald's last-minute winning goal.

A fan ran across the Parkhead pitch into the path of Milan goalkeeper Nelson Dida.

As he crossed the goalmouth, the supporter stuck out his arm and there appeared to be slight contact with the player.

The Brazilian goalkeeper briefly chased after the man but then collapsed theatrically to the ground.

After a delay, he was taken off on a stretcher with an icepack held to his face.

European football chiefs at UEFA said they would decide what action to take after receiving reports from match officials.

UEFA spokesman William Gaillard told Sky Sports News: 'One of our prosecutors will look at the document and decide whether to open an investigation.

'If he opens an investigation, it will be a week or two before the disciplinary body deals with the case.

'I don't want to presume anything. There is a whole range of possible punishments but of course there are precedents for the same kind of incidents.'

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