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UEFA Considers Expelling Russia, England from Euro 2016


European football’s governing body, UEFA, threatened Sunday to expel both Russia and England from Euro 2016 in France if their fans continue violent behavior.

More than 35 people were injured in Marseille late Saturday after British and Russian soccer fans brawled in and around the Stade Velodrome. After the match ended in a 1-1 draw, Russian supporters charged the English side, forcing fans to flee and climb fences in a desperate bid to escape.

After an inquiry into the skirmish, UEFA is expected to recommend a punishment Tuesday.

That was not the only incident at the month-long tournament Saturday. In Nice, violence between …read more

Source: Voice of America

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