A 51-year-old Irish Liverpool fan tragically lost his life on Monday night after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross the A4 highway near Orio al Serio Airport in Bergamo, Italy.
Reports from Italian media indicate that the fan had just arrived in Italy from Manchester and was trying to reach the NH Hotel for the night.
Local authorities discovered his body near the airport, with no sign of the two companions who had traveled with him.
Italian newspaper Il Corriere della Sera revealed that the man was a Liverpool supporter and had a ticket for the Champions League match between AC Milan and Liverpool at San Siro Stadium.
The incident has shocked both local authorities and fans, casting a tragic shadow over what was meant to be an exciting football trip.
Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident are ongoing.
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