Russia slapped with €150,000 fine and Suspended disqualification warning

Russia gets Disqualification warning as UEFA slapped a fine of €150,000

EURO 2016 has become little more worrisome for the control, ethics and disciplinary body of UEFA after the violent clash between fans and supporters during a match between Russia and England in Marseilles.

A violent clash erupted among fans from both side as the teams came to a last minute draw of 1-1. The racist behavior, crowd disturbance and use of fireworks by Russian fans, who stormed into the England side violently, has caused the Russian Football body a heavy blow with the fine and warning.

Reactions from both sides:

Russian spokesperson Dmitry Peskov agreed there were clashes among fans from different nation acting wrongly including Russian fans. While he pointed that other nations were part of it too, the fan clashes, he did not fail to accept the unacceptable role played by Russian supporters as well. 

England too has got its share of warning by the UEFA disciplinary commission, which resulted in statement from Midfielder Adama Lallana. Who showed his concern saying an exit from the tournament would nothing but devastating. His quoted  “Our message is for everyone to be safe and sensible. By all means enjoy the match, but be respectful that we are out there. I’ve got friends and family coming to the game … it’s a big game and I’ve got to focus on my job and hopefully everyone can do their job off the field.”

Even Captain Wayne Rooney and the England manager Roy Hodgson have come forward appealing to fans to behave properly.

What the suspended disqualification means?

The current warning and suspension of disqualification means that Russia could stay in the tournament with a fine. But any further violent clash or crowd disturbance in any of Russian match, in any stadium, during this tournament would lift the suspension throwing Russian team out of EURO 2016.

Since the incident happened inside a stadium during a football match, UEFA holds the jurisdiction and any decision made here is open to appeal.

Aftermath for fans of EURO 2016

Both the sides have had its share of warning but for fans found directly guilty, French Riot police has started process of arrest and deportation. Police are already on move to deport fans from both sides. Earlier, a bus full of Russian fans on their way to Lille was stopped. Over 20-50 Russians are expected to be deported if found guilty under investigation.

A British fan seen throwing chair has been handed over 5 year ban too. 

Security concern in Euro 2016

The violent clash between fans has got authorities concerned and worried. A decision to send additional British Police officers to France has been made by Home Secretary Theresa May. She has taken the following decision to send help to French police with the law and order and the Anti Hooligan operation started in the country, as police men are checking the papers of fans under radar. Police are checking documents of fans and working on deportation for those found guilty.