A Newcastle fan from Newcastle, named Eddie McKay, is at present in the hospital and in steady situation just after getting stabbed in Milan on Monday evening. McKay was with his son and a buddy when they have been attacked by a group of about seven or eight people wearing balaclavas. The incident occurred about midnight. A statement from Newcastle expressed concern and stated that they are functioning with nearby authorities to fully grasp the facts of the incident. McKay sustained stab wounds to his back and arms just after falling to the ground even though attempting to flee. Police in Milan confirmed that McKay received healthcare remedy at the scene and is at present in a city hospital.

McKay’s household is organizing on flying to Milan later on Tuesday to be with him. His daughter, Rachel McKay, shared that her father is steady but in shock. She talked about that he is disappointed to be missing the match but desires to make sure the security of other Newcastle fans in Milan. Rachel also described how her father fell throughout the chase due to his current knee replacements, which is when he was attacked. She added that her brother witnessed the incident and is also in shock. The household has been awake all evening. It is unclear at this point regardless of whether the attack was associated to football or for other causes.

Newcastle is scheduled to play their very first Champions League match in 20 years against AC Milan on Tuesday evening at the San Siro. The club initially had four,000 tickets obtainable for the game, but it is identified that extra fans without the need of tickets have traveled to Milan in anticipation of the match.