{"id":289203,"date":"2023-09-19T11:19:45","date_gmt":"2023-09-19T11:19:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportstoft.com\/?p=289203"},"modified":"2023-09-19T11:19:45","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T11:19:45","slug":"newcastle-fan-stabbed-in-milan-on-eve-of-champions-league-return","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportstoft.com\/soccer\/newcastle-fan-stabbed-in-milan-on-eve-of-champions-league-return\/","title":{"rendered":"Newcastle fan stabbed in Milan on eve of Champions League return"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A Newcastle United fan has been stabbed after a gang attacked him in Milan on the eve of the club\u2019s return to the Champions League.<\/p>\n
The Daily Mail report, via Milano Today, that a 58-year-old British man was ambushed by a group of seven or eight men on Monday night at around midnight.<\/p>\n
The man was stabbed in his arm and back near the city centre, before police stepped in and he was rushed to hospital where he is in a stable condition.<\/p>\n
The report states that nothing was stolen from the victim and the motive for the attack is still unknown.<\/p>\n
Newcastle are aware of the reported attack and are in contact with local authorities in Milan.<\/p>\n
A club statement read: \u2018We are deeply concerned by reports that a supporter was seriously assaulted in Milan on Monday evening and we are liaising with local authorities to understand the circumstances.<\/p>\n
\u2018Our thoughts are with the supporter and their family and we hope for a full and speedy recovery.\u2019<\/p>\n
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The Magpies are due to play their first Champions League game in 20 years when they face AC Milan at the San Siro on Tuesday night.<\/p>\n
The match kicks off in the early slot of 5.45pm and is set to go ahead as planned.<\/p>\n
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