Philip Joseph Dooley had travelled to Italy for the match
A Liverpool fan killed in Italy has been pictured. Philip Joseph Dooley died after he was struck on a road in Bergamo, an Italian city north east of Milan, in the early hours of Tuesday, September 17.
Merseyside Police said it was assisting authorities in Italy and officers have informed his next of kin. Two men who witnessed the incident are also assisting the investigation being carried out by Italian police.
Philip had travelled to Italy, along with thousands of other Liverpool FC fans, to be at the club’s match against AC Milan in San Siro On Tuesday. Hundreds of tributes were paid to Philip.
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One fan wrote on X: “Top man and a massive support to my family. You will be sorely missed. YNWA.” Flowers were placed on the fan’s seat in the San Siro stadium ahead of kick off on Tuesday.
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Liverpool Football Club also paid tribute on Tuesday, it said: “We are deeply saddened by the tragic passing of our supporter Philip Dooley, following a road traffic accident in Bergamo in the early hours of this morning. Philip was a lifelong Liverpool fan who had travelled to Italy to be at tonight’s Champions League game against AC Milan.
“Our staff in Milan are working with the local police and consulate, and continue to provide support to other fans impacted by this devastating incident. The thoughts and prayers of everyone connected to the club are with Philip’s family, friends and fellow supporters at this extremely difficult time. Rest in peace, Philip.”
