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| Liverpool-Roma clash: 'Hope in hearts' for Sean Cox | Liverpool-Roma clash: 'Hope in hearts' for Sean Cox |
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| 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". | 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. | Mr Cox, from Dunboyne, County Meath, Republic of Ireland, has been in an induced coma since. |
| His family said he was a "fighter" and were "overwhelmed" by the support. | His family said he was a "fighter" and were "overwhelmed" by the support. |
| Mr Cox was attacked outside The Albert pub in Walton Breck Road, next to the ground, less than an hour before the 19:45 BST kick-off on 24 April. | |
| Two Italian men have been charged over the disturbances. | Two Italian men have been charged over the disturbances. |
| Tributes have flooded in from across football, including from the Italian club. | 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. | 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 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. | "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." | "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. | Liverpool beat Roma 7-6 over two legs and will now play Real Madrid in the final. |