EURO 2016: 5 most controversial Euro moments of all time

Police in riot gear
Riot police had to take the streets during recent altercations between fans at the ongoing Euro

#5 Russia hooliganism

Russia England hooliganism
Russian and England fans clashed during their recent Euro game

And the most recent cause of clamor was the pathetic behavior from Russia fans during their nation’s clash against England. Trouble began when the Russians threw flares at the English end and climbed over the fence that divided these rivals.

Apparently, according to witnesses, the Russian were kicking and punching the fleeing English fans. According to the French prosecutors, the ruffians were ‘trained hooligans’ and had this planned out so well that they couldn’t be caught.

Meanwhile, 6 English fans were taken into custody for throwing bottles.

In total, 35 people have been injured as the prestigious tournament finds a dark spot on it even before starting properly.

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