Vladmir Putin Mocks England Fans

Russian president Vladimir Putin today appeared to tease England fans concerning the violence that erupted after the Euro football match between England and Russia in Marseille which ended 1-1.

Putin, who was at the economic forum in St Petersburg said: “The fighting between Russian fans with the English, that is a disgrace.

“I don’t know how 200 Russian fans could beat several thousand of the British,” he added, a comment which was reportedly followed by laughter and applause from the audience.”

European football body UEFA has since after the incident opened disciplinary proceedings against the Football Union of Russia.

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