Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Russia to get Euro 2016 expulsion if more stadium violence (The Associated Press)

FILE - In this Saturday, June 11, 2016 file photo, spectators try to escape from Russian supporters who went on a charge in the stands right after the Euro 2016 Group B soccer match between England and Russia, at the Velodrome stadium in Marseille, France. UEFA's disciplinary body says Tuesday, June 14, 2016 Russia will be disqualified from the European Championship if there is more fan violence inside stadiums in France. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis, File)

Russia will be disqualified from the European Championship if there is more violence by their fans inside stadiums in France. UEFA sent the message Tuesday in a disciplinary panel ruling to punish disorder at the team's opening match against England. Russia will be expelled if its fans attack rival fans or stadium security staff at its two remaining Group B matches, or later at Euro 2016 if the team advances.


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