UEFA hands Russia suspended disqualification over violence

English fans escaping the violence in Stade Velodrome (AAP)

English fans escaping the violence in Stade Velodrome (AAP) Source: English fans escaping the violence in Stade Velodrome (AAP)

Europe's football governing body has handed a suspended disqualification* to Russia over fan violence at the Euro 2016 football tournament in France. UEFA (yu-AH-fuh) has also warned, if there are any more incidents, the suspension could be lifted and Russia would be kicked out of the competition.



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