Liverpool announce new Heysel Stadium tragedy memorial

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.