Russia have been given a suspended disqualification from Euro 2016 after instances of ‘crowd troubles’ were earlier reported, in both inside and outside the stadium, in Marseille .
The England vs. Russia game was marred by controversy because of widespread violence in Marseille a few days before the game. The violence even continued inside the stadium, during the game .
According to a report in the Telegraph, French prosecutors have announced that around 150 trained Russian hooligans were involved in violent activities during the unfortunate events in Marseille.
The footballing world reacted in shock and dismay to this incident as the Russian and English people got attention for all the wrong reasons.
The bad side of football. England fans vs Russia fans. pic.twitter.com/PXlC8FZ5qo
— Neymar Jr. (@NeyMarvellous) June 11, 2016
England fans in Marseille prior to tonight’s game vs. Russia.
Disgraceful scenes. pic.twitter.com/uiaRqaM2jm
— Squawka News (@SquawkaNews) June 11, 2016
Fans were understandably upset with seeing these scenes as the football wasn’t the center of attention anymore.
@MuittariE @SquawkaNews Russian fans started it you muppets.
— jonbcfc (@JonathonPriest) June 11, 2016
@RuairiJL @SquawkaNews Truly disgusting scenes. Really hope they get banned like you said.
— Reuben (@AcheamfourR) June 11, 2016
@SquawkaNews left of picture above prior to injury, the are an absolute disgrace pic.twitter.com/E6w9cV97vT
— SUPERDAD (@ChunkypaulPaul) June 11, 2016
@NeyMarvellous @AbhishekBohara5 Hospital , jail and coffin are the places that they deserves to be !! Not at the football⚽️ stadium☹️
— Sangtawan Sang (@SangtawanSn) June 12, 2016
@NeyMarvellous@pietmeis1234 sending these hooligans home is no good.Keep them in France jail for at least 6 years even if there is 100
— Paul Murray (@fredasekind) June 11, 2016
There was strong reaction from the media and the fans as they were large cries for immediate action to be taken so that the tournament doesn’t go in the danger of being marred by extended violence from a certain section of fans who are trying to hamper the global image of football. Soon, UEFA handed the Russians with a suspended disqualification and a fine of €150,000 for their transgressions.
According to a report in The Guardian, UEFA’s disciplinary body met and decided strong actions are necessary.
“A suspended disqualification of the Russian national team from Uefa Euro 2016 for the crowd disturbances. In accordance with Article 20 of the Uefa disciplinary regulations this disqualification is suspended until the end of the tournament.
“Such suspension will be lifted if incidents of a similar nature (crowd disturbances) happen inside the stadium at any of the remaining matches of the Russian team during the tournament.”
Fans were visibly concerned even after the sanctions as any other fan altercations might adversely affect the tournament and future tournaments.
@cnnsport would I go to Russian world cup? After this not sure
— Georg Kiessling (@KiesslingGeorg) June 14, 2016
So Russia were sanctioned 3 times in Euro 2012 including a suspended ban, now already a suspended ban in 2016. Rewarded with next World Cup
— Butlins McCarthy (@dbainestoronto) June 14, 2016
Can’t wait to go to the world cup in Russia and come out in a box. Bunch of over jumped brutes their football fans. Ban them all!
— George Benson (@MrGeorgeBenson) June 11, 2016
@Jay_78_ @UEFA & strip them of their hosting of the next World Cup. No one will be safe at that competition.
— LFC4LIFE (@LFC4LIFENET) June 14, 2016
