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The independent UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body (CEDB) has announced its decision following disciplinary proceedings against the Russian Football Union in Paris earlier today to deal with the disciplinary proceedings opened against the Russian Football Union (RFU) following the incidents which occurred inside the Stade Velodrome in Marseille, at the UEFA Euro 2016 match against England on June 11, which had ended in a 1-1 draw.
Charges relating to crowd disturbances, use of fireworks and racist behaviour had been brought against the RFU, and the CEDB decided to impose the following sanctions:
• A fine of €150,000.-
• A suspended disqualification of the Russian national team from UEFA Euro 2016 for the crowd disturbances. In accordance with Article 20 of the UEFA Disciplinary Regulations*, this disqualification is suspended until the end of the tournament. Such suspension will be lifted if incidents of a similar nature (crowd disturbances) happen inside the stadium at any of the remaining matches of the Russian team during the tournament.
The decisions of the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body is open to appeal.
This decision only relates to the incidents which occurred inside the stadium and are therefore under the jurisdiction of the UEFA Disciplinary Bodies.
*Article 20 UEFA Disciplinary Regulations says
1. All disciplinary measures may be suspended, with the exception of:
a. warnings;
b. reprimands;
c. bans on all football-related activities;
d. disciplinary measures related to match-fixing, bribery and corruption.
2. The probationary period must be a minimum of one year and a maximum of five. This period may be extended in exceptional circumstances.
3. If a further offence is committed during the probationary period, the competent disciplinary body, as a rule, orders that the original disciplinary measure be enforced. This may be added to the disciplinary measure imposed for the new offence.
