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Euro 2016: Police tighten Lille security ahead of Russia and England matches

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06-15-2016 11:34 BJT

One team that may not be at competing at Euro 2016 for much longer, regardless of their results on the pitch is Russia after UEFA confirmed the nation has been given a suspended disqualification and a 150-thousand euro fine. That simply means if Russian fans are involved in any more violence, the team will be kicked out of the tournament.

Following their 1-1 draw in Group B on Saturday, masked Russia supporters charged at England fans in the stands, punching and kicking them. The violence in the stadium followed three days of clashes between English, Russian and French fans which drew a strong response from riot police.

French Prime Minister Manuel Valls said some spectators will be deported from France, and a group of Russia fans were detained. Lille is seen as the next potential trouble spot as Russia play Slovakia there Wednesday, and England fans will also congregate in the northern French city ahead of their match against Wales in nearby Lens on Thursday. French soldiers and riot police claim to have Lille under control, and Russia's coach Leonid Slutsky had a message for their supporters and for other teams.

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