Report: Genoa fan in serious condition after clash

Published Jan. 19, 2012 5:40 p.m. ET

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A Genoa fan is reportedly in serious condition after injuring his head during a clash with police before an Italian Cup loss to Inter Milan.

The ANSA news agency reports that the 38-year-old fan - identified only as Massimo M. - was injured while a police officer attempted to calm him down outside the San Siro stadium. He was taken to the Policlinico hospital.

Inter beat Genoa 2-1 to reach the quarterfinals.