Heysel Remembered At Anfield

Two ceremonies took place today in the city of Liverpool to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Heysel Stadium disaster.

The first was the planting of a white beam tree, which symbolises friendship and respect at the city's St George's Hall. The mayor of Liverpool and the Italian consul shook hands and planted the tree together.

From there the group moved to the Anfield Stadium, where a plaque was unveiled on the Centenary Stand. Before revealing the plaque Liverpool FC Chaplain made a poignant speech;

"We can't change our history or dry up all our tears. We cannot solve the mysteries still unanswered down these years. But we can, for all our children's sake and for the 39, build a monument of friendship that will stand the test of time."

The ceremony was then completed as Liverpool's captain that fateful night Phil Neal and Juve player Sergio Brio drew back the black curtains to reveal the plaque.

Also in attendance was Gianluca Pessotto who stood alongside Kenny Dalglish and Sammy Lee during the ceremony.