The recent rivalry between Brighton and Roma fans took a funny turn on Thursday as home fans at the Amex unfurled a banner insulting Francesco Totti.

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• Brighton fans respond to attacks on late Queen Elizabeth II
• Take a dig at club legend at Totti
• Insult targetted at controversial topping on pizza

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Prior to the first leg in Italy, Roma ultras displayed a controversial message aimed at the late Queen Elizabeth II, sparking controversy with the phrase "The Queen gave b******s." And Roma's commanding 4-0 victory at the Stadio Olimpico further made it worse for the travelling fans.

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  HOW DID BRIGHTON FANS RESPOND

  The Brighton faithful gave it back to the opposition as they responded to Roma's provocative banter with wit and humour, unfurling a banner at the Amex Stadium targeting Giallorossi legend Francesco Totti.

  The banner humorously claimed that Totti "loves pineapple on pizza," poking fun at the Italian football icon with a reference to a divisive pizza topping. While a staple in the United Kingdom, that pizza combination is thoroughly frowned upon in the Mediterranean country.

• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Brighton's response extended beyond the stands, as their players churned out a hard-fought 1-0 victory against the Romans with Danny Welbeck firing a screamer into the top corner in the first half. His effort was in vain, however, as the Premier League outfit were beaten 4-1 on aggregate over the two legs, crashing out of their first ever European tournament at the last-16 stage.

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  DID YOU KNOW?

  The rivalry between the two clubs started when Brighton fans were attacked on the streets of Rome a week ago, with two ending up in hospital after being stabbed by local hooligans. Fortunately, both of them were discharged after medical treatment. Even in the stands in the first leg, bottles, coins, and lighters were hurled at the travelling fans.

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