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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Jamie Jackson

Stabbed Manchester United fan recovering after surgery in Paris

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A Manchester United fan was stabbed after the victory over Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday. Photograph: Mark Leech/Offside/Getty Images

A Manchester United fan who was stabbed on Wednesday night in Paris is recovering from surgery, with the hope being he can return home at the start of next week.

The 44-year-old was reportedly attacked in a taxi after United knocked Paris Saint-Germain out of the Champions League last 16. United have been in contact with his family and are monitoring the situation.

A club spokesperson said: “We were shocked to hear about the incident with one of our fans who was stabbed while in Paris for the Champions League game. Everyone at the club wishes him well during his recovery.”

The supporter is being treated at the Hôpital Européen Georges-Pompidou in Paris and the Foreign Office is in contact with the French authorities regarding the incident.

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