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Roma’s Champions League semi-final with Liverpool will bring back memories of one of the saddest stories in the history of Italian football

Liverpool’s Champions League clash with Roma promises to be a truly special occasion between two romantic teams who have enthralled and enchanted everyone in reaching the semi-finals. But the tie will also bring back memories of one of the most tragic stories in the history of our sport.

The last time Roma and Liverpool played in the knockouts of the European Cup was way back in 1984, when the English side defeated the Italians in the final on penalties in their own stadium.