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Stabbing casts shadow over United's dreams of glory in Rome (Nick Pisa, 27th May 2009, Daily Mail)

The tension leading up to the Champions League Final increased today after it was revealed a Manchester United fan was stabbed in the early hours of this morning.

There has been serious fears over violence ahead of United's clash with Barcelona in Rome - nicknamed Stab City - because of the threat of hardcore Italian supporters.