UCL: Manchester United fan stabbed by taxi driver in Paris after PSG-victory

French cops watching over Manchester United fans during the match against PSG - Getty/DailyStar

The Manchester United fan is fighting for his life after being stabbed in Paris, France.

He was stabbed after Manchester United defeated Paris Saint Germain 3 - 1 at Parc Des Princes to overturn a first leg 2 - 0 loss
at Old Trafford.

The victim, 44, was victoriously singing with friends when the attacker knifed him in a fit of rage, reports Sky News.

The Man Utd fan is said to have been travelling back with three companions in a taxi, when the driver pulled over to get them out his vehicle.

The driver allegedly first threatened a woman in the group with the blade, but stabbed the man when he tried to intervene.

One of his friends was able to hail down a passing car and rush him to hospital.

The fan was rushed to the High Dependency Unit at the Hopital Europeen Georges-Pompidou.

He underwent emergency surgery to remove blood on his lung.

Reportedly, the stab wound was to his chest and the weapon has been described as a "large blade".

French cops revealed they've arrested a suspect however, the knife is yet to be found.

A Foreign Office spokeswoman told Daily Star: "We...stand ready to offer assistance if required".