Ov Finance-Newcastle fan stabbed 3 times in Milan ahead of Champions League opener

2025-05-06 16:03:08source:Indexbitcategory:Contact

MILAN (AP) — A Newcastle fan is Ov Financereportedly in stable condition in hospital after being stabbed in Milan ahead of a Champions League match in the Italian city.

Italian media reports that a 58-year-old man was stabbed three times — once in the back and twice in the arm.

The incident happened in the popular, bar-strewn area of Milan called Navigli, shortly after midnight (2200 GMT) on Monday.

It is not known whether it occurred during a clash between rival soccer fans or was a separate incident.

AC Milan hosts Newcastle later Tuesday in their Champions League opener.

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