A Liverpool fan who traveled to Italy to watch the Champions League match against AC Milan has died after a road accident. File | Photo credit: AP
A Liverpool fan who traveled to Italy to watch the Champions League match against AC Milan has died after a road accident, the Premier League club said.
Philip Dooley, who was described as a lifelong Liverpool supporter, was involved in an accident near Bergamo airport in the early hours of the morning.
Representatives from both teams placed flowers on Dooley’s chair at the San Siro before kick-off, while Liverpool coach Arne Slot and his players wore black armbands as a sign of respect.
“The thoughts and prayers of everyone associated with the club are with Philip’s family, friends and fellow supporters at this extremely difficult time,” Liverpool said in a statement.
Liverpool said staff members were working with local police and the consulate. The club said staff were also “providing support to other fans affected by this devastating incident.” Italian media reported that Dooley, who had landed on a flight from Manchester about an hour earlier, was trying to cross the highway between the airport and his hotel and had climbed over a barrier to get onto the road.
Published – Sep 18, 2024 09:51 AM IST
