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Uefa open disciplinary proceedings against Russia over fan conduct

Europe's governing body confirm actions of Russian supporters will be looked into following reports of racism, violence and displays of illicit banners Uefa has confirmed tonight that they have begun disciplinary proceedings against the  Football Union of Russia  after a number of disturbances in their opening Euro 2012 fixture against  Czech Republic . Dick Advocaat's side's comprehensive 4-1 victory was marred by allegations of racism and violence both during and after the game in Wroclaw. During the game, there were reports from Football Against Racism in Europe (FARE) that Czech defender Theodor Gebre Selassie was subject to racist chanting, while there were also allegations that fireworks were thrown and offensive banners were displayed in the crowd. FARE chief executive Piara Powar told Press Association Sport: "Our observer reported descriptions of that nature. It was directed at the Czech Republic's only black player." And, fo...

'They have tortured people to force confessions out of them’ - Meet the Ukraine police Amnesty are battling to control

The human rights organisation have raised concerns about the brutality reported in the country ahead of Euro 2012, with police still stuck in their old Soviet ways Croatia, Czech Rep., Denmark, England, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, euro 2012, watch euro 2012 Their job is to ‘protect and serve’; to defend the civil liberties of their people and punish those who threaten the security, rights and freedom of both their own citizens and visitors to their nation. It is in the company of the police that the public are meant to feel at their safest. However, as Ukraine gears up to co-host Euro 2012, there are increasing fears that the very people employed to ensure safety could prove to be the biggest threat to football fans arriving to cheer on their teams. Human rights organisation Amnesty International has demanded urgent reforms of the Ukrainian police force due to a concerning trend of criminali...