Liverpool fan dies

LIVERPOOL. - Liverpool have confirmed that a supporter has died after they were taken ill ahead of kick-off of the Champions League clash with Benfica on Wednesday evening.

The match ended 3-3 and the Reds booked their semi-final place 6-4 on aggregate.

Emergency services tended to the fan inside the ground ahead of the quarter-final second leg.

He was taken to hospital where he later passed away.

According to reports, the incident happened 20 minutes before the match started.

A club spokesperson said: “It is with great regret that Liverpool Football Club can confirm that a supporter who was taken ill ahead of last night’s fixture against Benfica has sadly passed away.

“First and foremost, the condolences and the thoughts of everyone at the club are with the supporter’s family, loved ones and friends.

“We would like to thank the emergency services for their heroic efforts in providing urgent care and our appreciation to our medical professionals, stewards and all supporters in the vicinity of the incident for their assistance.”

A Merseyside Police statement read: “We can confirm that a man has sadly died after falling ill during the Liverpool vs Benfica football match last night, Wednesday 13 April, at Anfield.

“Prior to the game a man in his 60s was taken to hospital from the stadium for emergency treatment but sadly died a short time later.

“The man’s next of kin have been informed. There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.

“Our thoughts and condolences go out to the man’s family.” - Mailonline.