Two Chelsea fans attacked in Naples, one stabbed, before Champions League match

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·28 January 2026

Two Chelsea fans attacked in Naples, one stabbed, before Champions League match

Two Chelsea supporters were violently attacked in Naples on Tuesday night, the eve of the Champions League match, with one stabbed.

The club said in a statement that both fans are in hospital, with the tie scheduled for Wednesday at 21:00.

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The Sun reports that Chelsea fans had left a bar and were heading to another when a group of about 20 Neapolitan ultras approached them and allegedly attacked.

The Telegraph says two supporters were injured, including one who suffered a stab wound to the leg, and that their injuries were not life-threatening.

Chelsea has urged about 2,500 travelling fans to be vigilant in Naples and to avoid wearing clothing that identifies them as Blues supporters.

The club also reminded ticket holders of free, police-escorted shuttle buses to the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.

Source: L'Équipe