French club Lille says two of its supporters were stabbed when a group of fans were attacked in a bar ahead of Wednesday's Champions League game at Bologna. Lille issued a statement on social media condemning “this cowardly and intolerable attack,

French club Lille say two of their supporters were stabbed when a group of fans were attacked in a bar ahead of Wednesday's Champions League game at Bologna.

Lille say two fans have been stabbed in a "cowardly and intolerable attack" before their Champions League match against Bologna on Wednesday.

Italian media, quoting local police, reported that around 80 individuals, believed to be Bologna supporters, attacked approximately 30 Lille fans outside a bar in the university district. The attackers were armed with metal bars and belts.