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Europa Conference League final: West Ham treated Fiorentina like 'animals' in final, says president

West Ham treated Fiorentina like "animals" in their Europa Conference League final success, says the Italian club's president Rocco Commisso.

Striker Luca Jovic had to come off at half-time with a broken nose, while left-back Cristiano Biraghi was left with a bloodied face after being hit by an object thrown from the crowd.

Jarrod Bowen's late winner saw West Ham end a 43-year wait for a trophy.

"I expected to win, but it wasn't like that," Commissio said.

"But there have been episodes on the pitch where the referee had to make the difference.