Police were today investigating the reported stabbing of a Manchester United fan in Rome ahead of the Champions League final.

The supporter was attacked near his hotel in the Italian capital by up to four suspects in the early hours of this morning, according to Sky Sports News.

It was further reported the man received stab wounds to the left leg and was later discharged from hospital.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police in Rome said: "I can confirm that we have received reports of a stabbing in Rome.

"We have no details yet of the incident but we are making full inquiries."

It is understood the 54-year-old male victim discharged himself from hospital after his condition was not deemed as serious.

A Foreign Office spokesperson said: "We have been receiving reports of an incident and are looking into it."

In Rome, British Embassy spokesman Pierluigi Puglia added: "We know that a British man was stabbed in the left leg overnight and was later released from hospital.

"We have spoken to two of his friends who contacted us but we are still trying to trace the man himself to check he is well.

"I do not believe any arrests were made in connection with this incident and we have no reported arrests elsewhere."

The Manchester United Supporters Trust has sold out 8,000 tickets for screenings at 11 venues - eight in Manchester, two in London and one in Dublin.

Italian-themed music will be played at one of the venues, Sam Platt's Pub, near the club's Old Trafford stadium.

Trust vice-chair Sean Bones said: "It was a wonderful occasion at the pub last year and we're hopeful of more of the same tonight.

"It will be a fantastic achievement if we win because we will become the first club to defend its Champions League title.

"As Sir Alex said yesterday, we are good at doing things for the first time."