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Kenny Dalglish (r) at Republic of Ireland XI v Liverpool FC Legends fundraiser for Seán Cox at the Aviva Stadium in April 2019

Dalglish hopes Seán Cox is enjoying Liverpool success

Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish says he is encouraged by news of Seán Cox's recovery and hopes that the injured Meath man is enjoying the club's title celebrations.

Soccer • 29 Jun 20

Sean Cox and his brother Martin Cox were heading to Anfield for the Reds' Champions League semi-final tie against Roma when they were attacked by away supporters in April 2018.

Liverpool CEO pays tribute to Seán Cox

Liverpool CEO Peter Moore says Irish supporter Seán Cox is in his thoughts after the Reds ended a 30-year wait for a league title.

Soccer • 26 Jun 20

The Liverpool manager welcomed Sean Cox back to Anfield

'Courage, spirit & renewal' - Klopp tribute to Sean Cox

Jurgen Klopp paid tribute to the "inspirational" Sean Cox in the Liverpool manager's programme notes for the clash with Manchester City at Anfield.

Soccer • 11 Nov 19

Several fundraising initiatives have been held to help his recovery, including a charity game between Meath and Dublin and an Ireland-Liverpool legends match at the Aviva Stadium.

Klopp: Attack on Sean Cox my Liverpool low point

Jurgen Klopp says he hopes to meet Liverpool fan Sean Cox before Sunday's Premier League showdown with Man City and says the unprovoked attack last year on the Irish man is his low point in charge of the Reds.

Soccer • 08 Nov 19

Liverpool players showed their support for Sean Cox after the win in Rome back in 2018

Sean Cox to make emotional return to Anfield

Sean Cox will return to Anfield this weekend for the first time since suffering a devastating and unprovoked attack at the stadium in April, 2018.

Soccer • 06 Nov 19

The cheque was presented to Sean Cox's wife Martina

Huge sum raised for Sean Cox from charity match

Liverpool Football Club announced that it raised €748,000 for the Seán Cox Rehabilitation Trust following the special charity game held at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin earlier this year.

Soccer • 21 Jun 19

Seán Cox and family celebrate Liverpool's Champions League success

'Overjoyed' Seán Cox toasts Reds' final victory

Seán Cox toasted Liverpool's Champions League success surrounded by his family in his home in Co Meath after being discharged from the National Rehabilitation Hospital to watch the big game on Saturday night.

Soccer • 02 Jun 19

Liverpool players carry a banner supporting Sean Cox at the Aviva Stadium last year

Sean Cox's brother 'disgusted' by Man City chant

Martin Cox, a brother of Sean Cox, has spoken of his disgust at footage of Manchester City players appearing to sing a song referring to Liverpool fans being "battered in the streets".

Soccer • 15 May 19

Sean Cox watches on at the Aviva Stadium

The Aviva turns green and red for Sean Cox charity game

Over 25,000 people turned out at the Aviva Stadium to support the Sean Cox charity game between the Republic of Ireland and Liverpool on a vibrant and positive night in Dublin.

Soccer • 13 Apr 19

Jack and Martina Cox with Jason McAteer, Ian Rush and Stephen Felle, Trustee of Sean Cox Rehabilitation Trust

'The memory of what happened is with me every day'

As he prepares to leave hospital for further treatment in the UK, Martina Cox gives an update on her husband Sean's condition.

Soccer • 11 Apr 19

Sean Cox will be in attendance as a charity match at the Aviva Stadium

Sean Cox to attend charity match at the Aviva

Sean Cox will leave hospital for the first time since suffering a serious brain injury almost a year ago to attend a charity soccer match to raise money for his recovery at the Aviva Stadium on Friday, April 12.

Soccer • 07 Apr 19

L-R: Liverpool FC Ambassador Ian Rush, Stephen Felle, a trustee of the Sean Cox Rehabilitation Trust, Jack and Martina Cox, son and wife of Seán Cox, and former Republic of Ireland and Liverpool player Jason McAteer

Big names out in force for Seán Cox fundraiser

A whole host of former Republic of Ireland and Liverpool players will be on show at the Aviva Stadium on 12 April in in aid of the Sean Cox Rehabilitation Trust.

Soccer • 11 Feb 19

An Ireland XI will take on a team of Liverpool legends at the Aviva

Sean Cox fundraising game set for the Aviva Stadium

An Ireland Legends XI will take on a team of Liverpool Legends at the Aviva Stadium in April, in aid of SupportSeán, the Sean Cox appeal.

Soccer • 11 Jan 19

'Our family used the time with Seán over Christmas to try and relay to him the public goodwill and support there has been for him over the eight months since his attack.'

Seán Cox taking 'encouraging and proud steps' forward

Seán Cox is making "encouraging and proud steps" as he continues his recovery after being attacked earlier this year, his family has said.

Soccer • 28 Dec 18

The two teams display a banner in support of Sean Cox before the game

Meath and Dublin line out to raise funds for Sean Cox

The Sean Cox charity fundraiser drew rivals Meath and Dublin together for a cause greater than either of them today, raising vital funds for a man with strong links to both counties.

GAA • 16 Dec 18

Liverpool players Gini Wijnaldum and Andy Robertson hold up a banner in support of Sean Cox at the Aviva Stadium

Roma make €150k donation to Sean Cox fund

AS Roma have donated €150,000 to the family of Sean Cox, the Meathman injured in an unprovoked attack outside Anfield last April.

Soccer • 15 Nov 18

Dubs & Meath to play challenge match in aid of Sean Cox

Dublin and Meath will play a challenge match next month to help raise funds for Dunboyne man Sean Cox, who suffered devastating injuries in an attack outside Anfield last April.

GAA • 06 Nov 18

Coleman: Club rivalries don't matter in Cox situation

The Killybegs man put his name to the donation in order to generate more publicity in the hopes of raising further funds.

Soccer • 06 Nov 18

The collection took place at last weekend's game against Cardiff

Liverpool fans raise almost £60,000 for Sean Cox

A collection by fans, aided by the Liverpool FC Foundation, has raised almost £60,000 for injured Reds supporter Sean Cox.

Soccer • 01 Nov 18

Sean Cox has received support from Liverpool Football Club

Martina Cox reveals husband Sean making small progress

Martina Cox, wife of Liverpool fan Sean Cox, who was assaulted before the Champions League semi-final against Roma last April, has revealed how her husband is recovering from the devastating attack.

Soccer • 27 Oct 18

Liverpool players displayed a tribute to Sean Cox after qualifying for last year's Champions League final

Jurgen Klopp donates €5,000 to Sean Cox fundraiser

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is believed to have donated €5,000 to a fundraiser in aid of Sean Cox, the Meath man who was assaulted before the club's Champions League semi-final with Roma in April.

Soccer • 26 Oct 18

Dunboyne players and supporters celebrate after the game with the trophy

Dunboyne players inspired by Sean Cox, says chairman

Dunboyne GAA club chairman Fergus McNulty revealed that Sean Cox served as an inspiration for his club's senior footballers after they battled their way to the Meath SFC title.

GAA • 15 Oct 18

Liverpool players pay tribute to Sean Cox

Roma fan jailed over violence ahead of Liverpool game

An Italian football fan has been jailed for two-and-a-half years after an outbreak of violence ahead of the Champions League semi-final which left an Irish Liverpool fan seriously injured.

Soccer • 24 Aug 18

Liverpool players offered support to Sean Cox during the run to the European Cup final

Sean Cox regains consciousness months after assault

Sean Cox, the Liverpool fan from Dunboyne who was the victim of a serious assault outside Anfield prior to a Champions League game, has regained consciousness.

Soccer • 15 Jul 18

Sean Cox continues to recover from his injuries

UEFA ban Roma for one away game and fine them €50,000

Roma have been fined €50,000 and their fans have been banned from their next European away game, following crowd disturbances in their Champions League semi-final against Liverpool.

Soccer • 05 Jun 18