Ahead of their crucial Europa League fixture, two Brighton fans encountered a harrowing ordeal in...
Published: 11:52 pm March 8, 2024
Updated: 11:44 am October 8, 2025
Brighton Fans Attacked in Rome Ahead of Europa League Match
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Ahead of their crucial Europa League fixture, two Brighton fans encountered a harrowing ordeal in Rome’s Monti district, where they were assaulted and stabbed by a group of masked assailants. The victims, aged 28 and 29, were robbed and sustained significant injuries to their legs. The incident, which unfolded just after midnight, has raised serious concerns within the football community and has been extensively covered by La Repubblica.

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A quick-thinking restaurant worker played a pivotal role in the aftermath, discovering the injured fans and ensuring they received prompt medical attention at San Giovanni and Umberto I Polyclinic hospitals. Thankfully, after receiving the necessary care, both individuals were discharged.

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