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21-05-2025
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Liverpool announce new Heysel Stadium tragedy memorial
Liverpool have announced plans for a new memorial at Anfield to mark the 40th anniversary of the Heysel Stadium tragedy. Thirty-nine fans died when a wall collapsed before the 1985 European Cup final on 29 May in Brussels as crowd trouble culminated in a surge by Liverpool fans towards their Juventus counterparts. "The newly designed memorial will feature two scarves knotted together and gently tied - symbolising the unity and solidarity between the two clubs and the bond formed through shared grief and mutual respect in the aftermath of the disaster," said a Liverpool statement. "Crafted from carefully selected materials, the memorial also includes a moving inscription alongside the names of all 39 supporters who lost their lives at Heysel Stadium on May 29, 1985." The existing plaque which marks the disaster is situated on the wall of the Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand at Liverpool's ground. The new memorial - titled 'Forever Bound' - will be moved to a new location yet to be decided on, "to offer a more visible and accessible space for reflection and remembrance". Former Liverpool striker, and current club ambassador, Ian Rush played in the game and witnessed the events, where 600 people were also injured. "We must never forget why this matters, and why we continue to stand together in solidarity, all these years later," he said. Italian side Juventus will also unveil a new Heysel Stadium memorial as part of their 40th anniversary commemorations, while Liverpool will put theirs on display later this summer. After a five-month trial which followed the disaster, 14 Liverpool fans were found guilty of manslaughter and jailed for three years. An investigation recommended the police and Belgian authorities should also take some of the blame. What happened at Heysel also led to English clubs being barred from European competition for five years, with Liverpool serving an extra year. Latest Liverpool news, analysis and fan views Get Liverpool news sent straight to your phone
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21-05-2025
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New Heysel disaster memorial revealed for Anfield
Plans for a new memorial at Anfield to mark the 40th anniversary of the Heysel football stadium disaster have been revealed. Thirty-nine people died before the 1985 European Cup Final in Brussels after a group of Liverpool fans at Heysel Stadium charged towards a section housing mostly Juventus supporters, resulting in the collapse of a wall. The new memorial, the location of which has not yet been announced, will replace a memorial plaque in the Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand. "The Heysel disaster is a significant chapter in our history, and one which we must never forget," said Liverpool's chief legal and external affairs officer Jonathan Bamber. "It's important that we honour those who lost their lives with a memorial that reflects the depth of our respect and remembrance," added Mr Bamber. The disaster on 29 May 1985 resulted in all English clubs being banned from European competitions for five years. In addition to the 39 fans who died, 600 were injured when the wall collapsed on them. Blame for what happened was initially laid entirely on Liverpool fans, and 14 were later found guilty of manslaughter and jailed. An investigation did concede that some culpability lay with the Belgian authorities, and the crumbling state of Heysel Stadium. Former Liverpool star and now club ambassador Ian Rush played in the game and witnessed the tragedy which preceded it. He said it was "incredibly important to have a fitting tribute to remember the 39 fans who lost their lives. "We must never forget why this matters, and why we continue to stand together in solidarity, all these years later." Liverpool said the new memorial will feature two scarves knotted together to symbolise "the unity and solidarity between the two clubs and the bond formed through shared grief and mutual respect in the aftermath of the disaster". It will also include the names of the disaster's victims. Further details of the new location and the official unveiling event at Anfield "will be released in due course," the club said. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230. Remembering the Heysel disaster Liverpool FC
