1. Leeds United fans' deaths 20 years ago 'like yesterday'published at 08:00 British Summer Time 6 April 2020

    The brother of one of two Leeds United fans killed in Turkey 20 years ago says his death is "still fresh in my memory".

    A minutes silence is observed for the two Leeds fans who died in Turkey at the Leeds United v Galatasaray UEFA Cup Semi Final Second Leg match played at Elland Road in Leeds.Image source, Getty Images/Michael Steele /Allsport

    Chris Loftus and Kevin Speight were stabbed in Istanbul on the eve of Leeds' Uefa Cup semi-final tie against Galatasaray on 5 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."

    After travelling to the Turkish capital to follow the club, Mr Speight and Mr Loftus were attacked with machetes when a row broke out between rival fans.

    Andy Loftus had flown to watch the match with his brother.

    On the 20th anniversary of their deaths, he said: "I suffered quite badly after it happened, there's a lot of anger. I think you just go into a downward spiral."

    He said getting involved in charity work and fundraisers, including running half-marathons in memory of his brother, had helped him to deal with his sibling's death.