What happened to Leeds fans in Galatasaray?
The 2000 UEFA Cup semi-final violence in Istanbul, Turkey, between fans of English football team Leeds United and Turkish team Galatasaray before the first match of the UEFA Cup semi-final on 5 April 2000, led to two Leeds fans being stabbed to death by Galatasaray fans.
How did Leeds fans died in Istanbul?
Chris Loftus and Kevin Speight were stabbed in Istanbul on the eve of Leeds’ Uefa Cup semi-final tie against Galatasaray in April 2000.
Who killed Leeds fans in Turkey?
A Turkish court has sentenced a man to 15 years in prison for stabbing two Leeds United fans to death before a match in Istanbul two years ago. Judge Iskender Tepebasi sentenced the main suspect in the case, Mr Ali Umit Demir, for stabbing Christopher Loftus and Kevin Speight in April 2000.
Who knocked Leeds out of the Champions League?
champions Rangers
League title glory in 1992 sealed their return to Europe after more than a decade as England’s representatives in the European Cup, where they were eliminated in the second round by Scottish champions Rangers.
Is Alioski going to Galatasaray?
Former Leeds United defender Ezgjan Alioski may not join Galatasaray, with Fenerbahce having stepped in at the last minute. Alioski rejected the offer of a new contract at Elland Road to seal an exit from Leeds as a free agent earlier this summer.
What does Alaw mean Leeds United?
ALAW. All Leeds Aren’t We.
Who knocked Leeds out of the Champions League in 2000 01?
Valencia
Days later a win over Deportivo La Coruña saw Leeds reach the semi final of the Champions League but their cup run finally came to an end against Spanish giants Valencia who beat Leeds 3–0.
Did Leeds win Champions League?
They have won three English league titles, one FA Cup, one League Cup, two Charity/Community Shields and two Inter-Cities Fairs Cups. Leeds reached the semi-finals of the tournament’s successor, the Champions League in 2001.
What nationality is Alioski?
Macedonian
Ezgjan Alioski/Nationality
Ezgjan Alioski (Macedonian: Езѓан Алиоски; born 12 February 1992) is a Macedonian professional footballer who plays as a winger or wing-back for Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli and the North Macedonia national football team. He is commonly known as ‘Gjanni’.
Who does Alioski play for now?
Al-Ahli Saudi FC#7 / Midfielder
North Macedonia national football team#8 / Midfielder
Ezgjan Alioski/Current teams
What does MOT stand for Leeds?
Marching On Together
Marching On Together. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Who are Leeds biggest rivals?
Leeds share rivalries with Manchester United and Chelsea, as well as with local teams such as Huddersfield Town, Bradford City, Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday.
Why did Leeds fans turn their backs on Galatasaray?
When Galatasaray officials arrived at Elland Road for the second leg, hundreds of Leeds fans attacked the coaches that were carrying them which delayed the kick-off of the second leg. During the first minute of the match, Leeds fans turned their backs on the match in protest at what was viewed as a lack of justice.
When did Leeds United fans die in Turkey?
The brother of one of two Leeds United fans killed in Turkey 20 years ago says his death is “still fresh in my memory”. Chris Loftus and Kevin Speight were stabbed in Istanbul on the eve of Leeds’ Uefa Cup semi-final tie against Galatasaray in April 2000.
Who are the Leeds fans who were killed?
Former Leeds goalkeeper Nigel Martyn has led the tributes to Kevin Speight and Christopher Loftus – the two Leeds fans who were killed in Turkey 20 years ago. Sunday is the anniversary of the night when Speight and Loftus, who travelled to Istanbul to watch Leeds play Galatasaray in the UEFA Cup semi-final, were fatally stabbed.
Why was Galatasaray fans banned from Elland Road?
As a result of the stabbings, Leeds United banned Galatasaray fans from attending the second leg at Elland Road, claiming that the safety of fans could not be guaranteed. The ban was supported by UEFA and only 80 tickets were issued to Galatasaray for officials and representatives of the Turkish government.