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Philip Joseph Dooley had travelled to Italy ahead of Liverpool FC's game against AC Milan

Liverpool FC issues statement after fan dies

Liverpool FC has issued a statement after one of its fans died in Italy.

Philip Joseph Dooley, 51, from Liverpool, died after he was hit by a vehicle on a road in Bergamo, an Italian city north east of Milan, this morning (Tuesday, September 17).

Philip had travelled to Italy, along with thousands of other Liverpool FC fans, to be at the club's match against AC Milan in San Siro tonight.

Philip was a lifelong Liverpool fan who had travelled to Italy to be at tonight’s Champions League game against AC Milan.

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“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.

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