UEFA warn England and Russia risk “potential disqualification” from Euro 2016 if there is more violence.
England fans were involved in rioting with police and locals for two days in Marseille, then Russian ultras arrived for even bloodier scenes yesterday ahead of the 1-1 draw.
UEFA warn England and Russia risk “potential disqualification” from Euro 2016 if there is more violence.
England fans were involved in rioting with police and locals for two days in Marseille, then Russian ultras arrived for even bloodier scenes yesterday ahead of the 1-1 draw.
An investigation has been launched into the incidents that occurred during the match, specifically Russian fans charging through a line of stewards to rush the English section, but the latest statement deals with issues in the city centre.
“The UEFA Executive Committee has warned both football associations that – irrespective of any decisions taken by the independent disciplinary bodies relating to incidents inside the stadium – it will not hesitate to impose additional sanctions on the Football Association (FA) and the Russian Football Union (RFU), including the potential disqualification of their respective teams from the tournament, should such violence occur again.
“We urge both the FA and RFU to appeal to their supporters to behave in a responsible and respectful manner.”