UEFA to investigate violence surrounding England-Russia match

GERARD BOTTINO / Shutterstock.com

THERE will be probes by UEFA into three days of violent incidents in Marseille which ended on Saturday (June 11) with Russian and English fans clashing inside Stade Velodrome at the end of the match between the two countries’ football teams.

Violence across the city in the hours before the teams met on the pitch later led to shocking scenes of violence inside the stadium which could have serious consequences for both nations as UEFA is likely to take disciplinary action.

While different sources lay the blame with different nationalities, with some claiming the typical England hooligans are to blame while others claim they were ambushed both by French fans across the city and attacked by Russian supporters inside the stadium, the incidents have brought to light doubts over the security surrounding the game.

Calls for a review of security arrangements are expected for England’s game against Wales in Lens on Thursday as more than 20 English fans have required treatment in hospital and one remains in a critical condition.

France’s Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve has condemned the incidents, praised the security services for their efforts and said anyone arrested will be banned from all stadiums and fan areas.

Author badge placeholder
Written by

Euro Weekly News Media

Share your story with us by emailing newsdesk@euroweeklynews.com, by calling +34 951 38 61 61 or by messaging our Facebook page www.facebook.com/EuroWeeklyNews

Comments


    • kay peukert

      13 June 2016 • 10:01

      I dont understand this – I thought that the football bodies had stopped english fans who had been in trouble with violence at matches from travelling that was early 70’s – It is about time the trouble makers were stopped from going to matches
      kay

    Comments are closed.