Monday, June 13, 2016

Russia and England could be expelled from Euro 2016 if violence persists (Reuters)

By John Irish and Tara Oakes PARIS/MARSEILLE, France (Reuters) - European soccer's governing body warned the English and Russian soccer associations on Sunday their teams could be disqualified from Euro 2016 if there was more of the fan violence that has injured several dozen people. UEFA's threat came after it began disciplinary proceedings against the Russian federation on Sunday following ugly scenes inside Marseille's Stade Velodrome stadium at the end of Saturday's match between England and Russia. Masked Russian fans charged at England supporters, punching and kicking them.

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