McCallam, Paul

Heysel Stadium Brussels: European Football's Darkest Hour The Short Version Read

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ISBN 13:: 9781739707736
author:: McCallam, Paul
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Paul McCallam Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2023
Pages:: 160
Dimensions:: 20.3 x 12.7 x 0.9 centimetres (0
Genre:: Sports & Recreation, Soccer, History,
Condition:: New
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The Heysel Stadium Disaster: A Tragic Evening in European Football History On 29th May 1985, a devastating crush occurred at the Heysel Stadium in Brussels, Belgium, during the European Cup Final between Liverpool FC and Juventus FC. This tragic event resulted in the loss of 39 lives, mostly Italian fans, and had a profound impact on the world of English football and hooliganism. The book examines the events leading up to the disaster, including the shocking behaviour of some fans in the city centre and the inadequate preparations at the stadium. It also delves into the consequences of the tragedy, including the aftermath and the investigations that followed. The author draws on interviews with those who were present in Brussels city centre and at the stadium that fateful evening to provide a detailed and personal account of the disaster. By exploring the Heysel Stadium disaster, this book sheds light on a dark period in European football history and provides a thought-provoking look at the events that led to one of the most infamous tragedies in the sport.

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