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Fri 04 Apr 2003Inquest may fuel further tensions
News: Tensions between England and Turkey are likely to be further heightened after it emerged that the inquest into the murder of two Leeds United supporters in Istanbul three years ago will take place just before the countries meet in their final Euro 2004 qualifying match on October 11th.
UEFA yesterday confirmed they are to investigate the volatile scenes during England's victory over Turkey in Sunderland - incidents which will also prompt the English Football Association to raise concerns about the venue for October's return match.
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