Liverpool Commemorates 40 Years Since Hillsborough Tragedy

Jetro Willems reflected fondly on his loan spell at Newcastle United, describing it as a special time where he rediscovered his passion for football and felt a sense of home, despite an ACL injury cutting his stay short. Willems highlighted his exciting partnership with Allan Saint-Maximin and expressed regret that the injury prevented a permanent move, which the club later replaced with Jamal Lewis. Former Manchester United striker Andy Cole shared his admiration for the club's dressing room atmosphere under Sir Alex Ferguson, noting how Ferguson's intense but motivational criticism helped get the best out of players during Cole's six years at the club, where he won multiple titles. Cole also spoke about his rapid rise from playing in League Two to becoming a key player for one of the biggest clubs in the world. Meanwhile, Liverpool's tragic history continues to shadow the club, with the 1985 Heysel Stadium disaster and the 1989 Hillsborough disaster marking dark chapters; Liverpool’s city mayor in 2025 described Heysel as an "indelible stain" on the city. These events remain poignant reminders of football’s capacity for both joy and tragedy.