An incident in Milan involving a Newcastle United fan has been confirmed by Italian police, with the supporter now in stable condition at a hospital.
The fan endured two stab wounds to the arm and one to the back but is anticipated to be discharged on Tuesday.
The incident transpired in Milan’s Navigli area, a well-known nightlife hub, around midnight, prompting a prompt response from local law enforcement. Newcastle United is slated to go head-to-head with AC Milan in the Champions League at San Siro on Tuesday, with the match scheduled for 17:45 BST.
According to police accounts, the victim was accompanied by a friend and reportedly crossed paths with a group of approximately seven to eight individuals. It remains unclear whether this group comprised Italians or foreigners. An investigation has been launched by the state police to unravel the precise sequence of events, ascertain the motive behind the incident, and identify those accountable. It’s noteworthy that this reported incident is the sole one involving Newcastle fans in Milan.
Newcastle United expressed profound concern regarding the reports and confirmed their active coordination with local authorities to ascertain the incident’s details. The club extended their thoughts and well-wishes to the injured supporter and their family, hoping for a swift and full recovery.
For Newcastle, Tuesday’s match holds substantial significance, marking their reentry into the Champions League after an absence of two decades, earned through their fourth-place finish in the previous Premier League season.
