US EditionForty Years on From Heysel: What Still Needs to Be Learned
- On May 29, 2025, Juventus honored the victims of the tragic events that occurred 40 years earlier at the Heysel Stadium during the 1985 European Cup final against Liverpool.
- The disaster happened when fan violence caused panic, leading to a wall collapse that killed 39 people, mostly Juventus supporters, including women and children.
- Juventus secured their inaugural European Cup title by defeating Liverpool 1-0 with a penalty from Michel Platini, although the triumph was overshadowed by the tragic events and inadequate police security on the day.
- Juventus legend Giorgio Chiellini honored the Heysel disaster victims by unveiling the commemorative artwork "Verso Altrove," describing the tragedy as an enduring and profound scar in the club’s legacy.
- The tragedy led to a five-year ban of English clubs from Europe, reforms in stadium safety, and remains a warning against neglecting public safety in football events worldwide.
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Gravina: 'Ferita still open'. (ANSA)
The massacre of the 1985 Champion Cup final was an uncomfortable memory for years, but maybe something is changing.
R50/ On 29 May 1985 the Brussels Stadium became a cemetery: before the final of the Cup of champions between Juventus and Liverpool, the invasion of the Bianconeri curve by the British hooligans caused 39 victims: 32 Italians. Here is the report by Mario Sconcerti published the following day, on 30 May
Heysel: 40 Years On, Can We Truly Say "Never Again"?
Have you ever felt a chill run down your spine when a place name alone evokes a profound tragedy? For many, "Heysel" is such a name. Welcome, dear readers, to a heartfelt reflection here at FreeAstroScience.com, where we believe in understanding the full spectrum of human experience, from the wonders of the cosmos to the depths of human-made sorrow. Today, May 29th, 2025, marks the 40th anniversary of the Heysel Stadium disaster. We invite you t…
On a day like today, but in 1985, one of the worst catastrophes occurred in the history of football. The terrible tragedy at Heysel Stadium in Brussels took the lives of 39 Biancon fans and at the same time created an indelible memory in the memory of the Juventus.
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