Who killed the 2 Leeds fans?
Who killed the 2 Leeds fans?
Judge Iskender Tepebasi sentenced the main suspect in the case, Mr Ali Umit Demir, for stabbing Christopher Loftus and Kevin Speight in April 2000. The two were killed after street clashes in downtown Istanbul, the night before Leeds United played Turkey’s Galatasaray in the second leg of the UEFA Cup semifinals.
What happened Chris and Kev?
Chris Loftus and Kevin Speight were stabbed in Istanbul on the eve of Leeds’ Uefa Cup semi-final tie against Galatasaray in April 2000. After a long legal process in Turkey, four men were jailed in 2010. Mr Loftus’s brother Andy said: “I know it may seem a long time but it’s still very much like yesterday really.”
Who owns Leedsu?
Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani bought the club in 2017 for £45m but following their promotion to the Premier League in 2020, the value of the club has shot up. The Italian sold a 10 per cent stake to 49ers Enterprises in 2018 but that has risen since to a 44 per cent stake.
What happened between Leeds and Galatasaray?
Following the two tragic deaths, local police arrested and charged four Galatasaray supporters with murder. Galatasaray fans were banned from attending the second-leg at Elland Road, in a semi-final won by the Turkish side, who went on to win the competition.
Why do Leeds not like Galatasaray?
Because of the stabbings, Leeds United banned Galatasaray fans from attending the second leg at Elland Road, claiming that the safety of fans inside the stadium could not be guaranteed and asked for Galatasaray fans not to travel to England. In the end, Galatasaray fans were banned from the match.
What happened to Galatasaray?
Early 2011 Galatasaray moved into their brand new Türk Telekom Arena, after having played at the Ali Sami Yen for several decades. The old stadium, which in the end could only hold about 22,800 fans, was notorious for its intimidating atmosphere, and many European top teams left the stadium without a result.
Where is Galatasaray stadium?
Nef Stadyumu
Galatasaray S.K./Arenas/Stadiums
Galatasaray S.K. Nef Stadium (officially known as the Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi – Nef Stadyumu) is a football stadium serving as the home ground of the Süper Lig club Galatasaray S.K.. It is located in the Seyrantepe quarter of the Sarıyer district, on the European side of Istanbul, Turkey.
What did Leeds United used to be called?
The Peacocks
The WhitesUnited
Leeds United/Nicknames
How much was Leeds bought?
The board finally sold the club to Ken Bates for £10 million. Under Blackwell, Leeds reached the Championship play-off final, which they lost to Watford.
Does Leeds hate Galatasaray?
Who knocked Leeds out of the Champions League?
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.
Why do Leeds fans hate turkey?
