The former Arsenal defender Emmanuel Eboué was repeatedly pelted by missiles while playing for Galatasaray against their arch-rivals Besiktas.

The 28-year-old was shown to be in some distress as bottles, cigarette lighters and other items were thrown from sections of Besiktas fans whenever he neared the touchline during the 0-0 draw.

While it is not known whether the attack on Eboué was racially motivated, the Ivorian has this season angered opposition fans, attracting allegations that he is a diver.

Eboué, who signed for Galatasaray in the summer after spending six seasons with Arsenal, appealed in vain for help from match officials but was not badly hurt.