Post Clashes, Russia Handed Suspended Disqualification From Euros

Russian supporters charge at England fans in the stands at the end of the match on 11 June. (Photo: AP)

• The Russian national football team has been handed a suspended disqualification from Euro 2016 and a 150,000 euro ($168,300) fine after their fans were involved in violent clashes in Marseille, the governing body UEFA (Union of European Football Association) said on Tuesday.
  
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• Charges of crowd disturbance, use of fireworks and racist behaviour have been brought against the RFU (Russian Football Union).
  
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• UEFA said the ethics committee decided to impose a fine of 150,000 euros and a suspended disqualification of the Russian national team until the end of the tournament.

(With inputs from Reuters.)