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Russia Given 'Suspended Disqualification' from Euro 2016 over Fan Violence

Russia on Tuesday accepted a UEFA ruling that it will be kicked out of Euro 2016 if there is new stadium unrest after the European governing body slapped the country with a fine and suspended disqualification.

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Pelle Cracker Caps Italy Win over Belgium

Goals in either half from Emanuele Giaccherini and Graziano Pelle ensured Italy hit the ground running at Euro 2016 as the Azzurri condemned highly-fancied Belgium to a 2-0 defeat on Monday.

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Pique Header Beats Resolute Czechs

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique headed a late winner as defending champions Spain overcame a resolute and determined Czech Republic 1-0 in their Group D opener in Toulouse on Monday.

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Football Fans Tried in France but Russian Hooligans 'Evade Arrest'

Ten men will be tried in France Monday over the violence between English and Russian football fans in Marseille, but prosecutors said 150 "extremely well-trained" Russian hooligans had evaded arrest.

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FA Urges England Fans at Euro 2016 to be 'Respectful'

The Football Association on Sunday urged fans to be "responsible and respectful" following a UEFA threat to disqualify England from Euro 2016 over fan violence in France.

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Modric Stunner Sees Croatia Past Turkey

Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric scored a brilliant volley as Croatia defeated Turkey 1-0 in their Euro 2016 Group D opener on Sunday.

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UEFA Threatens Russia, England with Euro Disqualification over Fan Violence

UEFA said Sunday that Russia and England could be thrown out of the European Championship finals if their fans are involved in more violence.

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Russia Late Equalizer Deals Blow to England Hopes

Russia captain Vasili Berezutski headed a last-gasp leveler against England on Saturday to steal a 1-1 draw in a European Championship match marred by a third day of fan violence.

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Russian Minister Criticizes Fans for Euro 2016 Violence as UEFA Mulls Fine

Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko on Sunday criticized the behavior of his country's fans following disturbances at the Euro 2016 match against England and said UEFA was likely to impose a fine.

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FIFA Slams 'Shameful Scenes' at Euro 2016

FIFA on Sunday strongly condemned the "shameful scenes" between "idiotic troublemakers" at the European Championship.

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