Commemoration 25th anniversary Heysel disaster

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On 29 May 1985, 39 people died in the Heysel Stadium, just before the European Cup final between Juventus and Liverpool. 25 years later, the City of Brussels commemorates this event with a ceremony.

1985-space in the stadium

The King Baudouin Stadium will open the doors to the public. Everyone can thus visit the special 1985-space of the stadium. This place is open to visitors at the Discovery Trail of the stadium since 2005.

Schedule

• 10:30 am - 11 am: depositing a wreath, 1 minute silence for the 39 victims of the disaster
• 11 am -3:30 pm: public access to the memorial plate and the 1985-space (with screenings of the documentary Requiem for a Cup Final)

Commemoration during Italy-Mexico

On Thursday 3 June 2010 there will also be a tribute during the friendly football match Italy-Mexico. This game came at the request of the Italian Football Federation to commemorate the Heysel disaster. The victims in 1985 were mainly Italian supporters. Mexico and Italy are both in preparation for the World Cup 2010.

ON THE AGENDA : Visiting the King Baudouin Stadium