Roma supporter ‘lashed out’ at Liverpool fan before semi-final clash, court told

Filippo Lombardi is accused of inflicting grievous bodily harm on Sean Cox outside Anfield before the Champions League fixture in April.

A Roma supporter lashed out at a Liverpool fan as he fell to the ground during a joint attack ahead of a Champions League semi-final, a court has heard.

Filippo Lombardi, 21, is accused of inflicting grievous bodily harm on Sean Cox, 53, outside Anfield before the first leg of the game on April 24.