UEFA says it is ‘deeply shocked’ by the ‘vile attack’ that left a Liverpool fan in critical condition before Tuesday’s Champions League semi-final with Roma.
Two Roma fans were arrested on suspicion of attempting to murder the 53-year-old, with the incident occurring just before the match kicked off.
UEFA says it is ‘deeply shocked’ by the ‘vile attack’ that left a Liverpool fan in critical condition before Tuesday’s Champions League semi-final with Roma.
Two Roma fans were arrested on suspicion of attempting to murder the 53-year-old, with the incident occurring just before the match kicked off.
“UEFA is deeply shocked by the vile attack that occurred ahead of the Liverpool FC v AS Roma match and our thoughts are with the victim and his family,” read a UEFA statement.
“The perpetrators of this ignominious attack have no place in and around football and we trust they will be dealt with utmost severity by the authorities.
“UEFA is waiting to receive full reports before deciding on potential disciplinary charges.”
Pre-match trouble outside Anfield started when group of Roma fans arrived via Venmore St, burst on to Walton Breck Rd & attacked, many using belts. #LFC fan knocked to floor & received lengthy medical treatment. Skirmishes, projectiles, at least 1 hammer in hand, police arrived pic.twitter.com/Yaby4q5f0Y
— David Ornstein (@bbcsport_david) April 24, 2018