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The 1985 European Cup final between Liverpool and Juventus at Heysel Stadium in Brussels was marred by a stadium disaster that killed how many people, mostly Juventus fans?
CORRECT ANSWER
39
39 people, mostly Juventus supporters, died at the Heysel Stadium disaster before the 1985 European Cup final, leading to a five-year ban on English clubs in European competitions.
ALL OPTIONS
A15
B20
โ39
D60
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