Cristiano Biraghi, the captain of Fiorentina, suffered bleeding after being hit by a projectile thrown by West Ham fans during the Europa Conference League final.
The defender moved over to take a corner in front of the Hammers contingent but was struck by several projectiles and needed medical attention.
Blood poured down the back of Biraghi's head and his neck after an object, thought to be a cup, struck him straight on the scalp and produced a minor cut.
While some West Ham players made an effort to control the rowdy fans, the game was stopped so that the authorities could speak with both captains.
There was a stadium announcement asking spectators not to throw objects.
In front of the Hammers supporters, the defender moved across to take a corner but was hit by numerous projectiles and required medical attention.
Biraghi was struck directly on the scalp by what was believed to be a cup, causing a small gash that resulted in blood pouring down the back of his head and his neck.
The game was stopped so that the police could talk with both captains while some West Ham players attempted to calm the raucous fans.
A stadium announcement asked visitors not to chuck anything.
When you are hit with items or if someone pokes someone in the eye, I've had it with these guys going onto the field to play football.
"It needs to be resolved and removed from the game."
Throughout much of the first half, fans littered the field with plastic cups, especially when Nicolas Gonzalez collapsed to the ground clutching his face after colliding with Rice.
During several more set-pieces delivered by Biraghi, cups were tossed.
Some West Ham supporters grew more upset with Carlos del Cerro Grande's decisions and yelled that he wasn't "fit" to officiate.
Giacomo Bonaventura's goal was offset by goals from Said Behrahma and Jarrod Bowen, as West Ham went on to win the trophy.
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