Russia will be disqualified from Euro 2016 if there is further crowd trouble at their remaining tournament matches. UEFA, European football's governing body, has given Russia a suspended disqualification and a 169,000 dollars fine for disorder at the game against England in Marseille. Russia were also charged for fan racism and lighting fireworks at the game. Groups of Russia fans are being deported from France after repeated scenes of violence at Euro 2016. The suspended disqualification and fine relate only to incidents that happened inside the stadium. The decision is open to appeal.Russia later accepted the UEFA ruling. Sports Minister and Russian Football Union president Vitaly Mutko told TASS newsagency that Russia would comply with UEFA's decision. Russia are playing Slovakia in Lille on Wednesday, sparking fears its fans will come into contact with English fans whose team is playing Wales in nearby Lens on Thursday.
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Russia given suspended disqualification from Euro 2016: UEFA