Final countdown: Stabbing casts shadow over Uniteds dreams of glory in Rome

Published: 27 May 2009 - 12:13:32

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The tension leading up to the Champions League Final increased today after it was revealed a Manchester United fan was stabbed in the early hours of this morning. There has been serious fears over violence ahead of United's clash with Barcelona in Rome - nicknamed Stab City - because of the threat of hardcore Italian supporters. Greg Wheldon, 34, suffered a knife wound to his left leg after being set upon as he walked to his hotel near the Vatican. Hotel staff rushed out and pulled him and his friends to safety while his attackers ran off. Mr Wheldon was treated at the nearby Santo Spirito hospital and later released. A spokesman said his injuries were not serious.

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