Tragedy as football fan found with ticket in his pocket after being hit by car
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA 'devoted father' and football fan was found with a match ticket in his pocket after being hit by a car in Italy. Philip Joseph Dooley had travelled to see his 'beloved' Liverpool FC play against AC Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday (September 17).
But in the early hours of that day, the 51-year-old was struck by a car in Bergamo, a city to the north-east of Milan. Merseyside Police confirmed that Philip, from Liverpool, died after being struck while crossing the road.
Tributes have poured in for Philip following the tragedy, the Liverpool Echo reports. Charlene Carvill, who is understood to be a family member, paid an emotional tribute to him after setting up a GoFundMe page. READ MORE: This is the boy, 2, who died in 'fireplace accident' while playing at home The page reads: "This Go fund me is to try to raise money for my fiancé, mother-in-law and brother-in-law to help raise enough money to get our 'Phil' home.
Phillip passed away early hours on Tuesday morning 17th September after being hit by a car in Bergamo, Italy. "Phillip travelled to Italy to see his beloved LFC take on Milan.
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