Originally Posted by
man in the park:
“How is it racist wheatley? Russians are white and the majority of the england fans are white as well.
And wasn't there french fans involved in this as well. Sam the eagle getting in his pro remain speech.
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Racism and homophobia are rife in Russian football, their ultras see themselves as the natural successors to the English hooligans of the 80s and took their chance to have a go, alongside local French ultras who wanted a replay of 1998.
97% of English supporters on banning orders (I doubt the Russians have any such orders) surrendered their passports prior to this tournament, doubt too many of the hard core got to France.
UEFA's organization of big games has been lamentable recently, the fact that England play Wales next in a city so small there's not enough accommodation is a joke, English fans have been advised to stay in Lille, where the Russians will be heading to..