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UEFA charges Turkey and Croatia after Paris incidents

Security escort a fan off the pitch as he tried to celebrate with Croatia's midfielder Luka Modric
Image: Security escort a fan off the pitch as he tried to celebrate with Croatia's midfielder Luka Modric

UEFA have charged Turkey and Croatia for various offences during their Euro 2016 game in Paris on Sunday.

The Turks have been charged for letting off fireworks and throwing objects, while the Croats have also been charged with letting off fireworks, and additionally for a pitch invasion.

Croatia fans gather for their team's opening Euro 2016 match against Turkey
Image: Croatia fans gather for their team's opening Euro 2016 match against Turkey

There was brief fighting between the two sets of fans ahead of the game, which Croatia won 1-0.

This case will be dealt with by the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body at its next ordinary meeting on 21 July.

UEFA has also opened disciplinary proceedings against Russia over the behaviour of their supporters at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille.

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The governing body are investigating crowd disturbances, racist behaviour and setting off fireworks after Russia supporters broke through a partition inside the stadium and attacked England fans at the final whistle of the 1-1 draw on Saturday.

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