The Irish man who was assaulted outside Anfield prior to last night's UEFA Champions League clash has been named as Sean Cox who is a former chairman of the St Peter's, Dunboyne GAA club in Co Meath.

The 53-year-old remains in a critical condition in Walton Neurological Centre in Liverpool following an incident before the Liverpool versus Roma tie.

Two men from Rome arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

Sean is well-known in the Dunboyne community and served as chairman of the local club from 2013 to 2015.

In a statement, Liverpool Football Club said it was 'shocked' and 'appalled' at the incident.

"Our thoughts, in the first instance, are with the victim and his family at this very traumatic time. We will be offering them our full support."

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