Russian fans: By James Ellingworth Associated Press Sat., June 18, 2016 A group of 20 Russian soccer fans has been deported from France after being accused of involvement in hooliganism at the European Championship, according to The Toronto Star. The deportations from Nice airport follow mass fighting in the streets involving English, Russian and French fans in the run-up to last week 1-1 draw between England and Russia. A group of 20 Russian fans including far-right agitator Alexander Shprygin are being expelled from France after violent clashes with England fans before last weekend Euro 2016 game between Russia and England in Marseille. The fans had been accused by Marseille prefect Stephane Bouillon of participation in skirmishes linked to the England-Russia game. What has happened to us is a complete outrage, Shprygin said by telephone from the airport, adding the 20 were not involved in any disorder. Despite their impending removal from France, Alexander Shprygin, the leader of a Russian fan group who is among the 20 to be deported, told The Associated Press that their visas would not be cancelled and all planned to return to France for Monday match against Wales.
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