Russia supporters detained in Marseille were deported from Nice Airport on Saturday (18th June).

Around 20 Russian football fans boarded a plane frim Nice airport on Saturday, having been deported from France following hooliganism at Euro 2016.

Russian fans were involved in violent clashes with England fans in Marseille, both in the city and in the stadium after the game.

With hooliganism threatening to overshadow the tournament France has cracked down on fans, with three Russian fans handed jail sentences on Thursday (16th June).

France and UEFA will hope the deportation of Russian troublemakers will see a drop in violence as the tournament continues.