SLAM! Sports SLAM! Soccer 2004 European Championship
  Wed, June 13, 2012


SOCCER NEWS
CANADIAN SOCCER
TORONTO FC
2010 WORLD CUP
THE FULL 90 BLOG
COMMENT
COLUMNISTS
PHOTO GALLERY
VIDEO GALLERY

Russia fined for fans' attacks
By SPORTS NETWORK


Polish and Russian football fans clash in Warsaw on June 12, 2012, ahead of the Euro 2012 championships football match Poland vs Russia. (Wojtek Radwanski/AFP)


WARSAW, POLAND - UEFA fined the Russian soccer association $150,000 on Wednesday after its fans attacked stadium stewards following a match at Euro 2012.

The incident occurred in Wroclaw, Poland after a 4-1 win over the Czech Republic on Friday as Russian fans were filmed fighting with stadium staff.

Four stewards were treated for injuries at a hospital, although none were considered to be serious.

In addition to the fine, Russia could be deducted six points in its Euro 2016 qualifying group for a repeat offense.

Russia is also being investigated for claims that its fans racially abused Czech Republic defender Theodor Gebre Selassie, who is black, while further "improper conduct" charges could follow for the behavior of Russian fans during a 1-1 draw with Poland on Tuesday.












Do you think Chad Johnson can still play at a high level in the NFL?
  Yes, he is a talented receiver
  No, he is too old to play
  CFL might be a better option


Results | Story