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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 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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By Kristina Kukolja, Sima Tsyskin

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Europe's football governing body has handed a suspended disqualification to Russia over fan violence at the Euro 2016 football tournament in France. UEFA 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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