Liverpool honors victims of Heysel Stadium tragedy with new memorial
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: May 29, 2026, 12:31 PM
Last updated May 29, 2026
Liverpool FC unveiled a new memorial at Anfield on Friday to commemorate the 39 fans who died in the Heysel Stadium tragedy 41 years ago. The ceremony was attended by representatives from Juventus, who played Liverpool in the 1985 European Cup final, alongside club ambassador Ian Rush and chief executive Billy Hogan. The new monument, named Forever Bound, replaces an original plaque that was deemed inadequate and is positioned in a more prominent location behind the Anfield Road Stand. This event reflects Liverpool's ongoing commitment to honor the memory of those lost in the tragedy.
- •New memorial titled Forever Bound replaces an old plaque.
- •Ceremony attended by officials from Liverpool and Juventus.
- •Event marks 41 years since the Heysel Stadium tragedy.
- •Memorial located behind the Anfield Road Stand for prominence.
- •Ian Rush and Liverpool chief executive Billy Hogan participated in the unveiling.
- 12:31 PMThe Guardian Sport — Liverpool unveil new memorial to Heysel Stadium tragedy on 41st anniversary
"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. Continue reading...
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