The Whites headed for Italy in October 1998 backed by a huge travelling support for the UEFA Cup second round first leg clash against I Giallorossi. Whites fans soaked up the sights and sounds of the Eternal City before heading for the Olympic Stadium to watch Leeds take on a Roma side packed with quality including Brazilian World Cup winner Cafu and legend Francesco Totti who went on to make more than 600 appearances for the club scoring 250 goals. Yet it was another striker who broke Leeds hearts on the night. Marco Delvecchio scored what proved to be the only goal of the game after 17 minutes. READ MORE: 16 of the most iconic Leeds United photos of all time LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
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Leeds United fans enjoying themselves at Rome's Colosseum. Pictured is Lai-Yim-Lam, Sarah Dobbs and Chrissie Coleman with Roman soldier. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
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Leeds United fans enjoy themselves in Rome at the Colosseum. Pictured are Lai-Yim-Lam and Chrissie Coleman with a Roman soldier on his mobile phone. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
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Leeds United fans enjoy what hospitality Rome has to offer ahead of the game. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
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Griffin Branch members Martin Bland, Alan Garside, Dave Garside meet an Italian policeman outside their hotel. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
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Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink drives forward. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
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Leeds United's travelling faithful are in good voice. Photo: Bruce Rollinson