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The Hillsborough memorial monument at Anfield in Liverpool

Three Arsenal fans banned over Hillsborough chants

Arsenal have welcomed the three-year banning orders handed out to three of their fans after they pleaded guilty to tragedy-related abuse during an FA Cup match against Liverpool at Emirates Stadium in January.

Soccer • 22 Mar 24

Luis Diaz reveals a T-shirt reading 'Freedom for Dad' in Spanish

Goal brought Diaz joy at a dark time - Klopp

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp reiterated his support for Luis Diaz after the forward scored a stoppage-time equaliser which snatched a 1-1 draw at Luton.

Soccer • 06 Nov 23

"Without legislation there is nothing they can do about it"

Calls for greater punishments for 'tragedy chanting'

Tragedy chants have to be eliminated in the same way as those of a racist and sexist nature, according to Hillsborough survivor.

Soccer • 07 Apr 23

Manchester united fans travel to Anfield on Sunday

Liverpool and United call for an end to offensive songs

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp and Manchester United counterpart Erik ten Hag have called for an end to chants about tragedies such as Munich and Hillsborough ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between the sides at Anfield.

Soccer • 04 Mar 23

97 supporters died as a result of injuries sustained in the Hillsborough disaster

UK police promise 'cultural change' due to Hillsborough

Police chiefs have promised a "cultural change" as they apologised to families of Hillsborough victims almost 34 years on from the disaster.

Soccer • 31 Jan 23

Safety body to review Hillsborough overcrowding reports

The British government's sports stadium safety regulator has announced a review into complaints of "overcrowding and crushing" by Newcastle United supporters at Hillsborough during Saturday's FA Cup match against Sheffield Wednesday.

Soccer • 11 Jan 23

The Spaniard doesn't feel the rivalry between the two clubs had become toxic

Guardiola sorry for Anfield chants - 'if it happened'

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has apologised after chants by his club's fans referencing the Heysel and Hillsborough tragedies during last weekend's defeat to Liverpool at Anfield.

Soccer • 21 Oct 22

The disaster during the FA Cup semi-final at Hillsborough in 1989 caused the death of 97 Liverpool fans

Tyler apologises for Hillsborough hooliganism link

Martin Tyler and the BBC have apologised after the commentator appeared to suggest the Hillsborough disaster was linked to hooliganism.

Soccer • 05 Aug 22

97 Liverpool fans died as a result of the crush in the terraces at Sheffield 23 years ago

Reds want legal action against Hillsborough chanters

Liverpool are working to ensure those who engage in chants about the Hillsborough disaster have "the full force of the law" brought down on them.

Soccer • 21 Apr 22

Liverpool and Manchester United ahead of kick-off at Anfield

United vow to 'educate' fans after Hillsborough chants

Manchester United have vowed to "educate" their fans on the Hillsborough disaster after offensive chants were heard from the away section during the Red Devils' 4-0 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday night.

Soccer • 20 Apr 22

The League One club have taken swift action

Shrewsbury fans banned over abusive Hillsborough chants

Shrewsbury have banned two people from all games for a total of eight years following events at their FA Cup clash with Liverpool earlier this month.

Soccer • 18 Jan 22

Videos have emerged on social media appearing to show a group of Shrewsbury fans singing a song about the Hillsborough disaster

Shrewsbury condemn 'vile' Hillsborough chants

Shrewsbury have condemned the alleged actions of some of their supporters by stating the club is "disgusted and appalled" by "vile and offensive" chanting at Liverpool on Sunday.

Soccer • 10 Jan 22

The Liverpool squad observes a 97-second silence for Andrew Devine

Klopp leads tributes to 97th victim of Hillsborough

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has expressed his sadness at the death of Andrew Devine, who a coroner has confirmed was the 97th victim of the Hillsborough disaster.

Soccer • 29 Jul 21

Liverpool FC pose with the league title after being crowned 1989/90 league champions

How an untouchable Liverpool slipped into decline

Liverpool won the last of their 18th national titles in the 1989-90 season, but the decline of an ageing team had already started in the wake of the Hillsborough disaster.

Soccer • 20 Jun 20

Hillsborough: Memories of a fan, player and journalist

To mark the 30th anniversary of the Hillsborough tragedy, Rob Wright speaks to: Liverpool captain on the day Ronnie Whelan, Reds fan Peter Breen and RTE commentator George Hamilton, to build an oral history of that fateful day.

Soccer • 15 Apr 19

Huddersfield Town players celebrate at the full-time whistle

Wednesday pay the penalty as Huddersfield reach final

Danny Ward was the Huddersfield hero as the Terriers booked their place in the Championship play-off final with a dramatic penalty shoot-out win over Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough.

Soccer • 17 May 17

VIDEO: Houghton salutes Hillsborough families

Former Liverpool midfielder Ray Houghton says he hopes the families of the Hillsborough victims can find closure after "enduring 27 years of pain and lies".

Soccer • 26 Apr 16

Aldridge and Beglin welcome Hillsborough 'truth'

Former Liverpool and Ireland striker John Aldridge was among a number of players to react to the news that the 96 victims of the 1989 Hillsborough disaster were “unlawfully killed”.

Soccer • 26 Apr 16

Fans gathered at Anfield for the final Hillsborough service

Emotional Anfield marks final Hillsborough service

A sombre service has taken place to mark the final Hillsborough memorial at Anfield, 27 years to the day after the tragedy.

Soccer • 15 Apr 16

English PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor bizarrely likened the Hillsborough case to Ched Evans' current scenario

PFA chief sorry for Hillsborough comparison

English PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor has apologised for using the Hillsborough disaster as a comparison in discussing the Ched Evans case.

Soccer • 09 Jan 15

The number 96, made up of fans scarves, filled the centre circle at Anfield

Liverpool mark 25 years since Hillsborough

Liverpool's players were in attendance as Anfield hosted the 25th anniversary memorial service for the victims of the Hillsborough disaster this afternoon.

Soccer • 15 Apr 14

Nottingham Forest and QPR players remember the 96

Tributes paid to the Hillsborough 96

Football grounds in England fell silent at 3.06pm on Saturday afternoon to mark the approaching 25th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster.

Soccer • 12 Apr 14

The IPCC said it could not give any further information about the people who had been arrested

Officers identified as Hillborough 'suspects'

Thirteen retired or serving police officers have been identified as "suspects" in the ongoing Hillsborough investigation, a police complaints commission has said.

Soccer • 27 Mar 14

Former chief constable of the Durham force Jon Stoddart: 'We are looking at unlawful killing; who is responsible for the deaths'

Police & FA under investigation over Hillsborough

South Yorkshire Police, Sheffield Wednesday, Sheffield City Council and the FA are being investigated for possible criminal culpability over the Hillsborough disaster.

Soccer • 12 Sep 13

Families of the victims of the Hillsborough disaster have campaigned for a new police investigation

Hillsborough accidental death verdicts quashed

The British High Court has quashed the original accidental death verdicts into the deaths of 96 Liverpool fans at Hillsborough 23 years ago.

Soccer • 19 Dec 12