To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Heysel Stadium tragedy, Liverpool have made plans for a new memorial at Anfield.
Before the 1985 European Cup final in Brussels on May 29, a wall collapsed, killing thirty-nine fans as a result of the crowd’s frantic rioting between Liverpool and their Juventus rivals.
Two scarves will be knotted together and gently tied for the newly designed memorial, which will represent the mutual respect and unity between the two clubs as well as the bond created as a result of the disaster, according to a Liverpool statement.
On the wall of the Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand in Liverpool, the plaque that already represents the disaster is visible.
To provide a more visible and accessible space for reflection and remembrance, the new memorial, titled “Forever Bound,” will be relocated to a new location that is yet to be decided on.
Ian Rush, a former Liverpool striker and current club ambassador, was present and able to witness the events, which left 600 people injured.
He remarked, “We must never forget why this matters and why we continue to stand together in solidarity despite our differences.”
In addition to their 40th anniversary celebrations, Italian champions Juventus will also unveil a new Heysel Stadium memorial, while Liverpool will display one later this summer.
Following a five-month trial following the tragedy, 14 Liverpool supporters were found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to three years in prison.
According to an investigation, some of the blame should also be placed on Belgian authorities and the police.
A confiscated 753 units housing estate, which included 753 units previously owned by former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele, was jointly examined by the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, and Ola Olukoyede, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
According to President Bola Tinubu’s directive, the EFCC recovered the estate from the Abuja estate and gave it to the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development.
Dangiwa stated during the inspection on Wednesday that the ministry would begin technical assessments by conducting building integrity checks right away.
He noted that Nigerians will be able to purchase housing units through the Renewed Hope Housing Portal, which is already in operation, after the evaluation is complete.
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The current government takes action to combat corruption seriously. One of the most significant achievements in recent memory for the nation in such a short period of time is this recovery. According to Dangiwa, it reflects our commitment to accountability, accountability, and ensuring that Nigerian assets are used for the benefit of the people.
He further urged people in public offices to avoid engaging in dishonest behavior and urged Nigerians to continue supporting the EFCC’s efforts to recover looted assets for the public.
Transparency
On May 20, 2025, EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede hands over a 753-unit housing estate in Abuja to Godwin Emefiele.
Olukoyede, the EFCC Chairman, on his part, stressed the value of transparency and public trust in the organization’s operations.
“Aviation shots on television were what many Nigerians had previously seen,” the statement continued. This visit aims to demonstrate its realness in essence. We want the public to be aware that the EFCC ensures that properties are used effectively rather than just seizing them, he added.
In line with President Tinubu’s plan to promote affordable housing and good governance, the estate is anticipated to be integrated into the Federal Government’s National Social Housing Programme.
During a handover ceremony held at the EFCC’s headquarters in Mabushi, Abuja, earlier on Tuesday, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development officially acknowledged receipt of the property.
Salisu Badamasi Haiba, the ministry’s director of press and public relations, praised the EFCC for its commitment to asset recovery and the wider anti-corruption fight in a statement released by the ministry.
“This represents a significant milestone in our collective determination to make sure the Nigerian people’s reclaimed assets are used effectively.” A prime example of this is the housing estate that was recovered from the former central bank governor,” the statement read.
On August 17, 2023, Godwin Emefiele, the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, appeared before the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja, Nigeria. Sodiq Adelakun, photo
Emefiele filed a request to reclaim the forfeited property on April 28th, but the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Apo, Abuja rejected it.
More than 150 000 square meters are located at Plot 109, Cadastral Zone CO9, in the Lokogoma District of Abuja. In December 2024, the seized property was granted both interim and final forfeiture orders.
Emefiele claimed that the EFCC published the notice in an obscure section of a newspaper and that he was not properly informed about the proceedings through his attorney Adeyinka Kotoye (SAN). He claimed that it was also difficult to respond quickly to his ongoing trials in Abuja and Lagos.
Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie determined, however, that Emefiele had enough time to challenge the forfeiture but that the publication did not do so in accordance with the law.
Singer Chris Brown has been pictured for the first time following his short stint inside an English prison, after he was held on remand. Following a court hearing earlier today, the Kiss Kiss hitmaker, 36, has been released on bail by a London court after being charged over an alleged “unprovoked attack” that is said to have taken place in 2023.
Brown was seen being driven away from HMP Forrest Bank in Salford in a silver Mercedes Benz Vito this afternoon. The vehicle, carrying the newly-released singer and his security detail, drove past a crowd snapping photographs.
Ahead of his departure from HMP Forrest Bank, Brown’s team could be seen arriving ready to great the musician – with one crew member carrying a JD bag and a pair of white trainers, presumably for Brown.
Singer Chris Brown has been pictured leaving HMP Forest Bank in Salford ( Sean Hansford | Manchester Evening News)
The 36-year-old musician – who has not been asked to enter a plea yet in the case – has been ordered to pay a £5 million security fee to Southwark Crown Court after Wednesday’s (21.05.25) bail hearing, which he was not present for.
Judge Tony Baumgartner confirmed the singer will be allowed to continue his world tour, with dates in the UK in June and July. The security fee – with £4 million paid immediately, and £1 million due in seven days – is a financial guarantee to ensure he returns to court next month.
If Brown breaches bail conditions, he could be asked to forfeit the money. The Next To You singer is scheduled to appear in court on June 20, which falls between gigs at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, and London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Security guards were seen waiting for the Go Crazy singer outside the prison in Salford ( Sean Hansford | Manchester Evening News)
As laid out by the judge, the conditions of his bail means he must surrender his passport when he’s not travelling on tour. He must also live at a specific address provided to the court, and not apply for travel documents, contact the alleged victim, or visit the Tape nightclub.
Brown was arrested in the early hours of May 15 at Manchester’s Lowry Hotel, after flying in for his Breezy Bowl XX tour. He was initially refused bail the following day, and was held in custody.
He has been accused of causing grievous bodily harm to music producer Abraham Diaw by allegedly attacking him with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023. He and his co-defendant Omololu Akinlolu – who performs as HoodyBaby – are set to appear in court next month.
A group of people were seen waiting outside HMP Forest Bank ( Sean Hansford | Manchester Evening News)
Manchester Magistrates’ Court heard last week that Mr Diaw was standing at the bar of the Tape nightclub when he was struck several times with a bottle, and was then pursued to a separate area of the nightclub where he was punched and kicked repeatedly.
District Judge Joanne Hirst told Brown the alleged offence was a matter “too serious” to be dealt with at her court as she sent the case to London’s Southwark Crown Court for a plea and trial preparation hearing on June 13.
Ahead of his release, a member of Brown’s entourage was seen carrying a JD bag and a pair of trainers ( Sean Hansford | Manchester Evening News)
Brown, wearing a black T-shirt and black Nike jogging bottoms, was flanked by two security guards in the dock. He confirmed his name was Christopher Maurice Brown, provided his date of birth and gave the Lowry Hotel as his address. Brown watched on intently as brief details of the case against him were outlined by prosecutor Hannah Nicholls.
The singer’s tour starts on June 8 in Amsterdam, followed by 10 UK dates including Manchester’s Co-op Live arena on June 15, plus gigs in Birminigham and Glasgow. A case management hearing has been set for October 24.
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Youths from FCT-based indigenous communities protested at the National Assembly’s offices on Wednesday over what they claimed is the FCT’s ongoing marginalization of its citizens.
The demonstrators are opposed to Solomon Adodo’s nomination to the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) Board under the banner of the FCT Youth Stakeholders Forum.
Zakari Gambo Babale, Adodo, a group leader, claims that the Benue State commission already has several members. He believes that FCT’s indigenous people are underrepresented in his nomination to the NDDC board.
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Security personnel forced the closure of the national assembly complex’s main gate as a result of the protest’s tense turn.
The entrance to the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) was redirected for staff and visitors.
Phil Foden, a midfielder for Manchester City, claims he has “struggled” this season due to issues with his ankle and off-field issues.
The 24-year-old scored 19 goals as City won an unprecedented fourth top-flight title in a row last term, which was his best Premier League performance to date.
Additionally, he was named in the PFA Team of the Year and won the Player of the Season and the Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year awards.
Foden helped England reach the semi-final of the European Championship last July, where they were defeated by Spain, by starting each of their seven games.
Foden claims that during the goalless derby draw on April 6 that he was tackled by Casemiro had “bad” ligament damage to his ankle. He missed the next two games but did return to training “quite early.”
Foden responded, “It’s been challenging. It’s been challenging. Before I could resume my training, it took a while for me to recover. I had to take care of it. For me, this has been a frustrating season.
“I am aware that if everything were going well, I would definitely be better on the field.” Sometimes a situation arises that requires you to handle it and move on. Sadly, this has been a challenging season for me.
“It’s just about improving and returning to my best,” she said. I am aware of my goals and potential. I’m eager to return.
Foden was subjected to mocking chants about his mother during the Old Trafford game, with Pep Guardiola, City manager, calling them “a lack of class.”
Foden admitted to feeling physically and mentally exhausted in January to the Manchester Evening News.
Foden continued, “I’ve had a lot of things going on mentally off the pitch.” One of them is that sometimes there are things in life that are greater than football. I’ve had a little trouble this season.
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City’s poor campaign saw them relinquish control of the Premier League title, exit the Champions League in the last 16, and be defeated by Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final.
Knowing a point will earn them a Champions League spot for the coming season, they travel to Fulham on Sunday (kick-off 16:00 BST).
However, City can make a quick turnaround this summer because they will be competing in the expanded Club World Cup, which begins in the US on June 14.
Foden said, “It’s obviously difficult because the lads are mentally drained from this season. Everyone needs to recover at the appropriate point, in my opinion, before returning to the previous season.
“This competition is going to be very, obviously. Although some clubs will take it more seriously than others, I know City and the club we are will definitely take it seriously.
Before that, manager Thomas Tuchel names his England squad for the opening match of the World Cup against Senegal at Wembley on Friday for the friendly against Senegal on June 7 in Andorra and the World Cup qualifier in Andorra on June 7.
Foden responded, “Obviously it’s a difficult situation for me with the internationals right around the corner.
We need to talk about it with the club and national team to see if it’s better to rest and get my ankle back to where I want it.
As they prepare to face Lyon in the final on Friday, van Graan has urged his Bath players to “keep it simple” and “stick to the process.”
The Premiership leaders are aiming for their first European Cup victory in 12 years as they prepare for their first competition since head coach Van Graan’s arrival in 2022.
After winning the Challenge Cup title in 2008 and placing second in 2003, 2007 and 2014, Bath will now make its fifth appearance in the final.
The first European final that the entire group has participated in, according to Van Graan, is “a special moment for the club.”
I’m looking forward to the moment because that’s what finals are all about, and I’m excited. We’re playing against a good side, and we respect them, so it’s a once-off.
Van Graan said his players’ messages to them have been straightforward and that Bath beat Leicester 43-15 to reach the final.
He advised you to “keep it simple, stick to your process, and continue to do the things that got you in the final.”
With three games left, Bath will go on top of the table, while the Premiership team, which currently leads by 15 points, have been the standard bearers.
After winning the Premiership Rugby Cup in February, they are now on course for a historic treble with the European final.
Van Graan, who over the course of his tenure has left the club as a bottom-of-the-table outfit, asserted that the organization will continue to strive for improvement.
He said, “We have to keep moving forward because if you stand still someone else is moving forward.”
We want to improve, and we have already improved, so we won’t be stopping right away.
We’ll keep trying and coming up with better solutions. Our process must result in performance, according to one of our proverbs. Let’s find a better way to do it if it doesn’t result in performance.
We admire Lyon, but we put our entire attention on ourselves.
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After winning just one of their four pool games, Bath dropped into the second-tier European competition in April, where they had won 2024-25 in the Champions Cup.
They defeated Edinburgh for a spot in the final at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium before sweeping past Pau in the last 16 and beating Gloucester in the quarter-finals.
They square off against French Top 14 side Lyon, who are currently 11th in the league and have lost to Racing 92, Sharks, Ospreys, and Racing 92 in three of their most recent knockout European matches. They also won the Challenge Cup three years ago.
Leo Berdeu, a fly-half playmaker, Sam Matavesi, a Fiji hooker, and Semi Radradra, a former Northampton and Bristol player, make up their lineup.
Van Graan characterized Lyon as a “typical side” that advances to the final.
They have some fantastic broken-field runners, he said, “Good maul, especially their five-man maul, good scrum.”
We respect them for who they are, but we don’t care about our own actions.
Sam Underhill, the team’s flanker, said the team’s position in the final is “a testament to the hard work” of everyone at the club. He was player of the match in the semi-final win against Edinburgh.
It’s nice to get results, he said, but that’s not the point of what we do. We work hard for one another and strive to improve daily, but it’s nice when the results lead to big games and stadium attendance, he said.
