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Liverpool unveil new memorial to Heysel Stadium tragedy on 41st anniversary

The Guardian UK Friday 29 May 2026, 12:31 UTC By Andy Hunter 1 min read
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Liverpool has unveiled a new memorial, titled "Forever Bound," at Anfield to commemorate the 39 fans who died in the Heysel Stadium tragedy 41 years ago. The new monument is located behind the Anfield Road Stand and replaces the original plaque, which was deemed insufficient. Representatives from Juventus and Liverpool ambassador Ian Rush attended the unveiling ceremony.

  • Ian Rush among those from Liverpool and Juventus at ceremony

  • New Anfield Road monument replaces original plaque

Liverpool have unveiled a new memorial on the 41st anniversary of the Heysel Stadium tragedy to the 39 fans who died.

Representatives from Juventus, Liverpool’s opponents in the 1985 European Cup final, attended the unveiling ceremony at Anfield on Friday along with the Liverpool ambassador Ian Rush and the chief executive, Billy Hogan. Entitled Forever Bound, the memorial is in a more prominent location behind the Anfield Road Stand and replaces the original plaque on the wall of the Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand, which was felt to be inadequate.

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