The Liverpool fan who died in Italy after travelling to watch his club in the Champions League has been pictured.
Philip Joseph Dooley, 51, from Liverpool, died after he was hit by a car while crossing a motorway in Bergamo at 1am on Tuesday, Merseyside Police said.
The lifelong Liverpool supporter had travelled to Italy for the club’s opening Champions League game on Tuesday night.
In tribute, representatives from Liverpool and AC Milan laid a bouquet of flowers on the seat he had been due to sit in at the San Siro.
A Liverpool 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 Liverpool fan who died in Milan after being hit by a car has been pictured on X
‘The thoughts and prayers of everyone connected to the club are with Philip’s family, friends and fellow supporters at this extremely difficult time.
‘Rest in peace, Philip.’
The tragedy occurred less than 24 hours before Liverpool’s first match of the Champions League against AC Milan at the San Siro.
Reports in Italy claimed he had a ticket for the game in his pocket along with his passport at the time of death.
Police are also investigating if the fan was ‘in an altered psychophysical state that may have influenced his actions’.
Liverpool came from behind on Tuesday night to beat Milan 3-1 thanks to goals from Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk, and Dominik Szoboszlai.
More to follow.
