Russia have been handed a suspended disqualification from football's Euro 2016 and a 250 thousand dollar fine after fan involvement in violent clashes in Marseille.
Football fans ignite flares during the UEFA Euro 2016 group stage match between the English and Russian national teams. Photo: AFP
UEFA said charges relating to crowd disturbances, use of fireworks and racist behaviour had been brought against the RFU (Russian Football Union).
The UEFA action relates to crowd trouble inside the Stade Velodrome in Marseille on Saturday in the match between Russia and England.
Russian fans were seen to charge a section of the ground housing England supporters, and also set off flares.
The decision only relates to the incidents which occurred inside the stadium and are therefore under the jurisdiction of the UEFA Disciplinary Bodies.
Uefa had already warned both the Russian and English football associations their teams could be disqualified from the tournament if there was further violence outside stadiums.
