King Baudouin Stadium

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King Baudouin Stadium

stadium, Brussels, Belgium

Also known as: Heysel Stadium

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Heysel Stadium disaster
FC and Juventus at Heysel Stadium in Brussels, Belgium. The disaster was blamed on hooliganism, mistakes by officials, and structural issues with the stadium.
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FC and Juventus at Heysel Stadium in Brussels, Belgium. The disaster was blamed on hooliganism, mistakes by officials, and structural issues with the stadium.
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Spectator problems
…the Italian club Juventus at Heysel Stadium in Brussels, 39 fans (38 Italian, 1 Belgian) died and more than 400 were injured when, as Liverpool supporters charged opposing fans, a stadium wall collapsed under the pressure of those fleeing. In response, English clubs were banned from European competition until 1990,…
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…the Italian club Juventus at Heysel Stadium in Brussels, 39 fans (38 Italian, 1 Belgian) died and more than 400 were injured when, as Liverpool supporters charged opposing fans, a stadium wall collapsed under the pressure of those fleeing. In response, English clubs were banned from European competition until 1990,…
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