{"id":222272,"date":"2016-06-14T13:05:06","date_gmt":"2016-06-14T13:05:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/citifmonline.com\/?p=222272"},"modified":"2016-06-14T13:05:06","modified_gmt":"2016-06-14T13:05:06","slug":"euro-2016-russia-given-suspended-disqualification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citifmonline.com\/2016\/06\/euro-2016-russia-given-suspended-disqualification\/","title":{"rendered":"Euro 2016: Russia given suspended disqualification"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Russia will be disqualified from Euro 2016 if there is further crowd trouble at their remaining tournament matches.<\/p>\n

Uefa, European football’s governing body, has given Russia a suspended disqualification and a 150,000 euro (\u00a3119,000) fine for disorder at the game against England in Marseille.<\/p>\n

Russia were also charged for fan racism and lighting fireworks at the game.<\/p>\n

Groups of Russia fans are being deported from France after repeated scenes of violence at Euro 2016.<\/p>\n

The suspended disqualification and fine relate only to incidents that happened inside the stadium. The decision is open to appeal.<\/p>\n

However sports minister and Russian Football Union president Vitaly Mutko said Russia will comply with Uefa’s decision, adding: “What other position can there be?”<\/p>\n

French police blamed 150 “well-trained” Russian hooligans for clashes before England played Russia on Saturday. Six England fans were jailed on Monday for their roles in the disorder.<\/p>\n

Thirty-five people have been injured – most of them England fans and four seriously – while a total of 20 people were arrested after three days of disorder in Marseille.<\/p>\n

Football Association chairman Greg Dyke expressed “serious concerns” about security in Lille, where England fans and Russian supporters are set to gather over the next three days.<\/p>\n

England fans are likely to travel to Lille before Thursday’s match against Wales in the nearby smaller town of Lens, while Russia play Slovakia in the city itself on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

French authorities are increasing security in Lens, with 2,400 police, gendarmes and security guards backed by a riot squad on duty for England’s game with Wales.<\/p>\n

Up to 50,000 England fans are expected – with the 35,000-capacity stadium already sold out – and drinking alcohol has been banned in the town.<\/p>\n

Home Secretary Theresa May said more British police officers trained in football disorder are being deployed to France ahead of the match.<\/p>\n

That will include additional British Transport Police officers on rail services around the area, following a request from French authorities.<\/p>\n

Uefa gave Russia a six-point deduction suspended for three and a half years for\u00a0supporters’ behavior during Euro 2012 – but that elapsed after Euro 2016 qualifying.<\/p>\n

Russia were punished three times during the tournament four years ago for fans’ actions, which included setting off and throwing fireworks, displaying illicit banners and a pitch invasion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n