It is an unwanted title, and one which the glossy brochures never refer to, but ask English football supporters which European destination they regard as 'Stab City' and it will not take long for Rome to top a straw poll of opinion.
With at least 10 Tottenham supporters injured in the Italian captain last night - one critically - following clashes with Lazio fans ahead of tonight's Europa League tie at the Stadio Olimpico, Rome has endured its latest night of shame.
A quick Google search of 'English clubs violence in Rome' generates a deluge of responses, dating back to the stabbings of Liverpool supporters following the European Cup final triumph against AS Roma in 1984.
In 2001, Liverpool fans were once again the victims of stabbings and buttock-slashings - the Roman dialect even has a word for that sickening practice - puncicate - during trips to the city in the February and December of that year.
Five years later, three Middlesbrough fans were stabbed and 10 more injured after being attacked by Roma 'Ultras' before a Uefa Cup tie.
In April 2007, Manchester United supporters were the victims of attacks outside the stadium prior to a Champions League tie against Roma. Inside the Stadio Olimpico, the travelling fans were subjected to brutal treatment by baton-wielding police which led to 11 supporters being hospitalised.
Once again, in 2009, United fans were stabbed in the buttocks on the way to the stadium prior to the Champions League final against Barcelona.
