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UEFA threatens to disqualify England and Russia from EURO 2016

UEFA threatens to disqualify England and Russia from EURO 2016

By Dhanjay Deo
13/06/2016
A Russian fan kicks an English supporter as violence spreads from Marseille's streets and into the Stade Vélodrome. Photo: Dailymail

Uefa has threatened to disqualify England and Russia from Euro 2016 if there is any further violence by fans.

It has begun disciplinary proceedings against Russia ‑ but not England ‑ after "totally unacceptable" scenes at Saturday's England‑Russia game.

Footage appeared to show Russia fans rush at England supporters after the Euro 2016 1‑1 draw in Marseille.

Charges against Russia are for crowd disturbances, racist behaviour, and setting off fireworks, Uefa confirmed.

There were issues with segregation of fans, the body admitted, promising security would be "strengthened".

The UK government said it had offered to send extra British police to France ahead of England's next match in Lens on Thursday.    

Witnesses said trouble began in the stadium after flares were let off by Russian fans near the end of the game.

Some then climbed across barriers designed to keep rival fans apart.

Germany beat Ukraine 2-nil in the Euro 2016 this morning.

In other matches, Poland defeated Northern Ireland 1-nil while Croatia beat Turkey 1-nil.

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