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Liverpool-Roma clash: Fan still critical after attack Liverpool-Roma clash: 'Hope in hearts' for Sean Cox
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A Liverpool fan injured in an attack before the Champions League semi-final remains in a critical condition, his family have said. The family of a Liverpool fan injured in an attack before the Champions League semi-final said they have had worldwide support in their "darkest moments".
Sean Cox, 53, sustained head injuries before Liverpool's game at Anfield against Roma last month.Sean Cox, 53, sustained head injuries before Liverpool's game at Anfield against Roma last month.
Mr Cox, from Dunboyne, County Meath, Republic of Ireland, has been in an induced coma since. His family have said he was "a fighter". Mr Cox, from Dunboyne, County Meath, Republic of Ireland, has been in an induced coma since.
They said worldwide support had buoyed them in their "darkest moments". His family said he was a "fighter" and were "overwhelmed" by the support.
Two Italian men have been charged over the disturbances in Liverpool. Mr Cox was attacked outside The Albert pub in Walton Breck Road, next to the ground, shortly before kick-off on Wednesday April 24.
Two Italian men have been charged over the disturbances.
Tributes have flooded in from across football, including from the Italian club.
In a statement issued by Liverpool FC, Mr Cox's family said: "There are no words to describe the gratitude we feel to the ordinary people of Liverpool and Ireland who have taken Sean to their hearts in a way that underlines why those places have such a deserved reputation for generosity and solidarity.
"Every day letters and cards arrive from this country, from Ireland and beyond.
"Every one of them wishes us well and the accompanying offers of support have reminded us, even in our darkest moments, that we are not walking alone.
"Sean remains in a critical condition but he is a fighter and that, coupled with the medical and spiritual support he is receiving, gives us hope in our hearts."
Liverpool beat Roma 7-6 over two legs and will now play Real Madrid in the final.