On the eve of the return semifinal match of the Champions League between Roma and Liverpool to the fans of both teams turned Francesco Totti and Robbie Fowler.
In connection with the riots in Liverpool, during which he was seriously injured by the hosts' fan, and the guests suffered a crushing defeat with the score 2: 5, the return match Roma - Liverpool is considered a high-risk duel. To call their compatriots to order, the fans turned to the legendary ex-football players of Roma and Liverpool Francesco Totti and Robbie Fowler.
"In the next few days and hours we will represent our city under the steadfast gaze of the whole world," Totti's official website quotes Roma. - Therefore, we, as ambassadors of Rome, have a huge responsibility. Let's make sure that all attention is focused only on the football field and the battle on it. Let's respect ourselves and our rival so that our children will not later have to be ashamed of us ".
"I want to ask all Liverpool fans who are going to Rome to behave the way they did during the season," Fowler said.. - Our club can be proud of you, because in the current European season no fan Liverpool was arrested. Liverpool and Roma, together with the authorities of Rome, did everything possible to provide a safe and peaceful environment for fans. I also want to say that Sean Cox, as far as I know, is a very kind person, and I'm sure the best support for him will be if everyone who went to football returns home safe and sound ".
Earlier, representatives of the Roman police said they guarantee order and security in the city, but called on the fans of both teams to comply with the established rules.