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UEFA Begins Disciplinary Proceedings Against Russia for Euro 2016 Riots

UEFA could take disciplinary action against Russia after the country's fans charged England's supporters during the 1-1 draw between the teams on Saturday at the Euro 2016 tournament in France.

UEFA released the following statement, per ESPN FC:

UEFA expresses its utter disgust for the violent clashes that occurred in the city centre of Marseille, and its serious concern for the incidents at the end of the match inside Stade Velodrome. This kind of behaviour is totally unacceptable and has no place in football.

Disciplinary proceedings have been opened against the Russian Football Union (RFU) for the following events occurring inside the stadium: crowd disturbances, setting off of fireworks and throwing of missiles.