Senin 13 Jun 2016 16:52 WIB

Russia and England could be expelled from Euro 2016 if violence persists

Red: Julkifli Marbun
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Foto: Reuters/Maxim Shemetov
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REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, PARIS -- European soccer's governing body warned the English and Russian soccer associations on Sunday their teams could be disqualified from Euro 2016 if there was more of the fan violence that has injured several dozen people.

UEFA's threat came after it began disciplinary proceedings against the Russian federation on Sunday following ugly scenes inside Marseille's Stade Velodrome stadium at the end of Saturday's match between England and Russia.

Masked Russian fans charged at England supporters, punching and kicking them. Some England fans had to scramble over barriers to escape.

UEFA said it would also investigate allegations of racist behaviour and the throwing of missiles and fireworks.