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Masked Russia supporters charged at England fans, punching
and kicking them, after the final whistle of the 1-1 Group B
draw at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille on Saturday.
Russia's fans were also involved in violent clashes with England
supporters in the port city before and after the match.
"Charges relating to crowd disturbances, use of fireworks and
racist behavior had been brought against the RFU (Russian
Football Union)," UEFA said in a statement, adding its ethics
committee had imposed a suspended disqualification and fine.
"Such suspension will be lifted if incidents of a similar nature
(crowd disturbances) happen inside the stadium at any of the
remaining matches of the Russian team during the tournament," it
added.
The violence in the stadium followed three days of clashes
between English, Russian and French fans in the Mediterranean
port city that drew a strong response from riot police.
French Prime Minister Manuel Valls said on Tuesday that some
football fans will be deported from France after violent clashes
marred the start of the Euro 2016 tournament, and a group of
Russia fans was detained near Cannes on the French Riviera.
(Reporting by Julien Pretot; Editing by John Irish and Ken
Ferris)
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