With Russia playing Slovakia in the northern French city of Lille on June 15, and England and Wales playing in neighbouring Lens on June 16, locals were worried that further hooligan violence could crash the Euro 2016 party. French authorities have stepped up security and restricted the sale of alcohol ahead of the matches to help ensure people keep a cool head.
Euronews: ‘Real men’ or nutters? Russia’s take on hooligans
Groups of supporters clash fight at the end of the Euro 2016 group B football match between England and Russia at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille on June 11, 2016.
