West Ham's Taty Castellanos was accused of spitting at Millwall goalkeeper Filip Marschall during a heated London derby. The incident occurred in the second half of a 2-2 draw at The Den. Marschall made the allegation, adding to the tension of the match.
The derby, which ended in a draw, saw six fans arrested by police. Over 400 officers were deployed to manage the crowd. The match marked the first competitive meeting between the two clubs since February 2012. Konstantinos Mavropanos scored a late goal for West Ham, securing the draw.
The clash was described as one of the fiercest in recent memory. Reports suggest the match was marred by aggressive behavior from both sets of fans. While Castellanos faces accusations, no formal charges have been filed. The incident has sparked discussions about player conduct and fan safety in football.
The match, part of the Championship, drew significant attention due to its historical significance and the intensity of the encounter. Officials are reviewing the incident, and further action may follow.
