Professor Drummond Bone, chairman of Liverpool Culture Company, said: "The '86 cup final is one of the most important and memorable sporting occasions Merseyside has ever witnessed.
"What happened off the pitch was just as enthralling. The fans' behaviour that day was one of the most evocative displays of the passion and friendliness for which the city is world famous.
"This reunion is a great opportunity to celebrate how football has shaped the city's cultural identity and psyche.
"Football and the players have given us great joy and comfort over the decades and it is fitting that the proceeds of this match aim to do the same for countless families.
"It is also a fitting testament to the 2006 themed year - Liverpool Performs.
"I'm delighted to say that as a result of our European Capital of Culture Sports Strategy, the city is not just excelling at football.
"We will be hosting the world's best in many sports in the run-up to 2008 from squash, tennis and golf to boxing, cycling and rugby.
"And with the city council we are ploughing millions into nurturing a new generation of champions - as we saw recently at the Commonwealth Games." ..SUPL:
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