The Newcastle United community is mourning the loss of Barry Sweeney, the father of MH17 victim Liam Sweeney, who tragically passed away. Barry Sweeney’s son, Liam, was among the 298 people who lost their lives when Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 was shot down over Ukraine on July 17, 2014. He was 28 years old at the time of the incident.
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Liam Sweeney, an avid Newcastle United supporter, was on his way to New Zealand alongside fellow fan John Alder, 63, to watch their beloved Magpies play in a pre-season friendly. The tragic downing of the flight shook the football world, leaving the Newcastle United family in deep sorrow.