Adebayor sprinted the length of the pitch towards the section of the ground were the visiting supporters were gathered before he slid on to his knees and stretched out his arms which sparked volatile scenes.

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"He felt that every time he went on the pitch and there was a misplaced pass, there's a section of the crowd that would vent their anger at that, " he said.

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Former Ghana international Kevin-Prince Boateng made global headlines when he reacted to abusive chanting from a section of Pro Patria fans in a friendly against the fourth tier side by walking off the pitch -- and the entire Milan side followed him.

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