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Liverpool name fan who died in Milan on eve of Champions League opener

2 days ago

A Liverpool fan in Italy to watch their Champions League match against AC Milan has died after a collision with a vehicle as he crossed a road.

Philip Joseph Dooley, 51, from Liverpool, died after the accident in Bergamo in the early hours of Tuesday, Merseyside Police said.

Two men who witnessed the incident are helping Italian police with their investigation. Merseyside Police are also assisting authorities in Italy.

The lifelong Liverpool supporter had travelled to Italy for the club's opening Champions League game on Tuesday night.

A Liverpool fan passed away the night before their Champions League match against Milan

A club spokesman said: 'Our staff in Milan are working with the local police and consulate, and continue to provide support to other fans impacted by this devastating incident.

'The thoughts and prayers of everyone connected to the club are with Philip's family, friends and fellow supporters at this extremely difficult time.

The tragedy occurred less than 24 hours before Liverpool's first match of the Champions League against AC Milan at the San Siro.

It will be the fifth Champions League meeting between the two, with their most famous encounter being the 2005 final in Istanbul when Liverpool came back from 3-0 down to win on penalties. 

The teams met in the Champions League final once again just two years later as Milan exacted revenge with a 2-1 victory. 

Liverpool and Milan were also drawn in the same group during the 2021/22 Champions League, with the Reds winning both encounters.

Arne Slot's side go into their Champions League opener on the back of their first defeat of the Premier League season after Anthony Elanga's strike handed Nottingham Forest a shock win at Anfield last Saturday.

Source: dailymail.co.uk

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