UEFA gives Russia suspended disqualification, €150,000 fineJune 14, 2016 - 15:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia will be disqualified from Euro 2016 if there is further crowd trouble at their remaining tournament matches, BBC News reports. UEFA, European football's governing body, has given Russia a suspended disqualification and a 150,000 euro fine for disorder in the game against England in Marseille. Russia were charged over fan racism and fireworks being set off at the game. Groups of Russia fans are being deported from France after repeated scenes of violence at Euro 2016, BBC says. The suspended disqualification and fine only relate to incidents that happened inside the stadium. The decision is open to appeal. French police blamed 150 "well-trained" Russian hooligans for clashes before England played Russia on Saturday. Six England fans were jailed on Monday for their roles in the disorder. Thirty-five people have been injured - most of them England fans and four seriously - while a total of 20 people were arrested after three days of disorder in Marseille, BBC says. Football Association chairman Greg Dyke expressed "serious concerns" about security in Lille, where England fans and Russian supporters are set to gather over the next three days. England fans are likely to travel to Lille before Thursday's match against Wales in the nearby smaller town of Lens, while Russia play Slovakia in the city itself on Wednesday. Top stories Armenian gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist Artur Davtyan has reached the finals of the World Cup. Gor Manvelyan has denied reports alleging that he has expressed a desire to one day play for the French national team. Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not considering FC Spartak Moscow as his next haven, according to fresh reports. 10 Armenian lifters will compete in the 2021 World Championships scheduled to be held from 7 to 17 December in Tashkent. Partner news | Armenian, Iranian foreigh policy chief talk over the phone The Foreign Minister of Armenia once again expressed condolences to his counterpart on the death of the President of Iran. Armenia, U.S. customs authorities to boost assistance with new deal The government has approved an agreement with the U.S. government on mutual assistance between the customs authorities. Armenian government besieged by protesters Protesters led by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan poured into Yerevan’s Republic Square to try to surround the seat of Armenia’s government. Armenia, Russia agree on repairing railway destroyed in floods Yerevan and Moscow have agreed to repair a flood-stricken railway in northern Armenia. |