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The Tragedy of Hillsborough: 96 Lives Lost in the 1989 FA Cup Semi-Final

On April 15, 1989, the FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest at Hillsborough Stadium turned into a tragic disaster, claiming the lives of 96 fans. This event is marred by controversy, with issues of hooliganism, police accountability, and allegations of a cover-up regarding the police response during the incident. As England's football clubs faced bans from European competitions due to hooliganism since the Heysel tragedy, the Hillsborough disaster sparked widespread outcry and calls for justice. The question of accountability for that fateful day still resonates today.

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The Tragedy of Hillsborough: 96 Lives Lost in the 1989 FA Cup Semi-Final

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  1. 15th April 1989

  2. 15th April 1989 • Liverpool v Nottingham Forest • FA Cup Semi Final • Hillsborough, Sheffield • http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19545126

  3. Why so controversial? • 1980s hooliganism • English clubs banned from Europe • Heysel • Police blamed hooligans • All 96 “died” at 15:15 • Potential police cover-up • http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22566230 • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUuSHrhPQyk&safe=active

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