Euro 2016 Fan Violence

Prepared by Kelly Ross

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of the rioting came from established gangs

recommended various sanctions up to and including removal

before the tournament began

both at the venues where matches took place

had been treated unfairly

with riot police who controlled the crowds

The UEFA Euro 2016 football championships in France saw several recorded instances of football hooliganism and related violence between fans. Conflicts took place , and in cities near the participating stadiums.

The violence started immediately , and involved clashes between several countries including England, Russia, Croatia and France. Some and football hooligan organisations, which deliberately intended to provoke. They clashed using tear gas and a water cannon.

Both the organisers and government officials in several countries condemned all violence, and from the tournament and a ban on alcohol. Russian politicians later said the country and protested against a suspended disqualification.

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Vocabulary

clash Trans. IMG
- disagreement, fight
condemn Trans. IMG
- (condemned) blame, convict
hooliganism Trans. IMG
- undisciplined conduct
provoke Trans. IMG
- (provoked) make angry
riot Trans. IMG
- disorder, uprising
sanction Trans. IMG
- punishment, penalty

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