Dunboyne GAA club St Peter's and the family of Sean Cox have thanked Liverpool, Roma and the thousands who've sent messages of support for the Meathman, who remains critically ill after an unprovoked attack outside Anfield last week.
Mr Cox was assaulted ahead of last week's Champions League first-leg semi-final. Two Italian men have since been charged over the incident, which triggered widespread outrage.
A gofundme page set up by an Irish Liverpool supporters group has now raised almost €80,000 for Mr Cox and his family.
Liverpool hung a St Peter's jersey in their dressing-room ahead of last Saturday's Premier League game against Stoke, while Roma players wore 'Forza Sean' T-shirts during their training session on the eve of tonight's second leg at the Stadio Olimpico.
"The past week has been a very difficult one for Sean, his family, his large circle of friends and his colleagues at St Peter's, as Sean remains in a critical condition," read a statement issued by club chairman Fergus McNulty.
"As a club, and on behalf of Sean's family, we would like to express our appreciation for the huge number of messages and gestures of support from across our local community and beyond. The level of support from so many is overwhelming and I know this provides some comfort to Sean's family at this time.
"We would like to acknowledge the heartfelt support received from Liverpool and Roma football clubs. We have been touched by their solidarity and its sincerity over the past week and it has meant a great deal to both St Peter's and Sean's family.
"Sean, a hugely popular and respected individual, is a driving force in St Peter's and it is hard to fully convey the positive impact that he has in our club.
"We would ask that you keep Sean, Martina, and Sean's family in your thoughts and prayers. Finally, we would also appreciate that space and privacy be afforded to Sean and his family as they focus their efforts on Sean's recovery."
Mr Cox remains at Walton Neurological Centre on Merseyside.
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