BRIGHTON and Hove Albion fans have been stabbed, beaten and robbed in Rome ahead of their Europa League last 16 clash.
Cops arrived outside a restaurant after hearing reports of fighting and found two men badly injured, Italian media reports.
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A 27-year-old and a 28-year-old had both been assaulted and were found with serious stab wounds.
They were also robbed of their wallets, say reports.
It is believed that around seven attackers were involved in the horror ordeal.
The thugs disappeared before cops could arrive.
The two injured men were then transported to a local hospital.
Police are investigating the case.
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