The far-right leader of the Russian footballer supporters' association is being thrown out of France following violence at the England-Russia Euro 2016 match in Marseille. Alexander Shprygin is among 20 Russian fans being deported. They were detained on Tuesday while travelling from Marseille to Lille to watch Russia face Slovakia. Three other detained Russian fans have been jailed for up to two years over the violence in Marseille. They are also banned from re-entering France for two years. The men received 12, 18 and 24 months in prison. Mr Shprygin's All-Russia Supporters Union is backed by the Kremlin. He is reported to hold far-right views and has been photographed giving a Nazi salute.
Brilliant result last night for Northern Ireland, thoroughly deserved, CC playing the full 90 and went close with a header. As the BBC commentator put it: "The Kings of Lyon"!
It was a very well taken goal though, worthy of putting a scowl on Zlatan's face! Does ANYBODY like him?
After extensive internet search, emailing the world's population, telephoning all his family members etc., the answer is: "No, not even his mother."
Once again, the Croatians have disgraced themselves. All credit to Mark Clattenburg for the calm he showed in those circumstances.
I was looking at a 1914 map of Europe and couldn't help noting that only about 14 teams would be playing in this tournament if those borders were in operation.
Not great tonight and Wales will love coming above us! However we will play the runner up of the Portgual group so maybe not the worse thing being 2nd. Until we lose in the quarters...
