The 58-year-old man had travelled to Milan for a match and was attacked by a group on Monday night.
By Martin LindsayA Newcastle United fan who was stabbed during an attack in Milan is back home and "on the mend", his family has said.
Eddie McKay was approached by a group of men on Monday night while returning to his hotel in the Italian city.Police are investigating the attack, which happened hours before Newcastle's Champions League match with AC Milan.Newcastle United said it was "deeply concerned" at what happened,, and it was liaising with the local authorities.
"Our thoughts are with the supporter and their family and we hope for a full and speedy recovery," the club said.Mr McKay was with a friend and it is thought they encountered a group of about eight people.
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