Brighton Fans Stabbed in Rome Ahead of Europa League Match

Two Brighton and Hove Albion fans were hospitalized after being attacked by a masked gang in Rome, intensifying concerns over fan safety.

Two Brighton fans, aged 27 and 28, were attacked by a group of six or seven masked assailants, resulting in stab wounds and theft of personal belongings.
The attack occurred just after midnight on Wednesday in the Monti neighbourhood, ahead of Brighton's Europa League match against Roma.
Victims received medical attention at local hospitals, with injuries including multiple stab wounds to the legs.
Brighton and British police are in contact with the victims, providing support and reiterating travel safety advice to fans.
The incident has raised alarms over the safety of visiting football fans in Rome, with Brighton issuing detailed travel advice ahead of the match.