Pitch invader tried to get US star Alex Morgan’s autograph in the middle of a game

Football fans across the pond have torn into a fan who interrupted a NWSL game between the Orlando Pride and the Houston Dash to approach American international Alex Morgan.

The pitch invader entered the field armed with a US national team shirt and a phone, awkwardly approaching Morgan before her teammates helped her get away. Team-mate Brittany Alvarado likened the situation to receiving unwelcome attention at a bar. https://twitter.com/bavacado2/status/772284370384191488

Some have attempted to defend the pitch invader, with an apparent friend revealing that he is banned for life after the incident.

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But the wider reaction was one of criticism, with observers noting that no one should feel entitled to an athlete's time when they are going about their business.

https://twitter.com/mercurialblonde/status/772297540851019776 This wasn't a fan coming onto the pitch during a training session, as was the case in the recent incident involving Neymar. This guy entered the field of play during the game, when Morgan and her team-mates had just reduced the deficit to 3-1. Many are in agreement that it doesn't really matter if he just wanted a photo and an autograph - Morgan couldn't even be left alone to do her job for the duration of a 90-minute football match without someone demanding her attention. And anyway, we're pretty sure Morgan doesn't start with a J. https://twitter.com/JeremiahOshan/status/772488196902924291 Read more