Russian Soccer Federation Fined Over Fan Violence
Russian fans charged England’s fans inside the grounds Saturday night.
ByABC News
June 14, 2016, 8:12 AM
![French police officers charge soccer supporters during clashes in downtown Marseille, France, June 11, 2016.](https://s.abcnews.com/images/International/AP_soccer_violence1_ml_160614_16x9_992.jpg?w=1600)
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— -- UEFA, the administrative body for European soccer, has fined the Russian soccer federation nearly $170,000 over fan-related violence that took place after a 1-1 tie in a match against England Saturday night in Marseille, France.
![PHOTO: Spectators try to escape from Russian supporters who went on a charge in the stands right after the Euro 2016 Group B soccer match between England and Russia, at the Velodrome stadium in Marseille, France, June 11, 2016.](https://s.abcnews.com/images/International/AP_soccer_violence5_ml_160614.jpg)
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![PHOTO: An man injured in clashes is assisted by the emergency services in downtown Marseille, France, June 11, 2016.](https://s.abcnews.com/images/International/AP_soccer_violence4_ml_160614.jpg)
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French authorities this morning started deporting "hyper-violent" Russian soccer fans who were involved in clashes that left dozens of English fans injured. Six Brits received jail sentences and bans from entering France, according to a report in the Telegraph, a British newspaper.
![PHOTO: Police fire water cannons to control the fighting after football fans clashed ahead of the England v Russia Euro 2016 soccer match, in Marseille, France, June 11, 2016.](https://s.abcnews.com/images/International/AP_soccer_violence3_ml_160614.jpg)
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"Charges relating to crowd disturbances, use of fireworks and racist behavior [have] been brought against the RFU," UEFA announced in a statement.