Soccer: Liverpool fan stabbed after Rome fracas

A Liverpool fan has been stabbed in Rome while two others suffered head injuries after clashing with AS Roma supporters ahead of tonight's Uefa Cup tie.

Police in Rome have identified the man as Gerard Collins and says he was stabbed in the left arm and in the thigh.

He is in hospital and his condition is not serious.

Glen McAlbin and Terry Blake suffered head injuries and have been treated in hospital.

Police claim a Liverpool fan also broke the windows of a pub during the clash.

About 4,000 Liverpool fans are expected in Italy's capital for the fourth-round match at the Olympic Stadium.

A Foreign Office spokeswoman said: "I can confirm that a man was involved in an incident last night. He is receiving treatment."