FIGHTING has broken out at Euro 2016 yet again – this time in the stands ahead of the Iceland vs Hungary game.
According to reports by AFP, brawls broke out between Hungarian fans and cops in the Stade Velodrome before the situation was brought under control by officials.
The incidents come mere hours after UEFA revealed they will be charging Croatia for the part their fans played in the violent scenes that took place near the end of their game against Czech Republic on Friday.
During the brutal clash, flares were launched on the pitch from the Croation end.
Brit referee Mark Clattenburg was forced to stop the game with just four minutes left when Croation player Ivan Perisic and a steward were nearly hit by firecrackers.
Croatian coach Ante Cacic described the individuals involved in the violence as “sports terrorists”.
European football’s governing body has since confirmed the opening of disciplinary proceedings against the country.
Croatia has been fined for setting off fireworks, launching other objects, racist behaviour and crowd disturbances.
UEFA has also charged Turkey due to crowd trouble during their match against Spain on Friday.
Like Croatia, Turkey faces fines for setting off fireworks, throwing objects and invading the pitch.
Speaking after the match on Friday, Croatian coach Cacic said: "These people are really scary, that is why I call them hooligans.
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“These are not really Croatian supporters. These are sports terrorists.
“The main thing our country doesn't want to mess with are these kind of hooligans.
"This is maybe just a question about six to 10 individuals.
“I hope they can be identified and punished.
“I hope the Croatia FA is doing everything to prevent this but it is impossible to avoid.
"Ninety-five per cent of our supporters are ashamed in front of Europe, the players are very sad that after playing a beautiful match this happens," he said.
Meanwhile, Russia have already been given a suspended disqualification from the tournament, which can be activated if any of their fans are involved in further trouble following violent disturbances at the end of their game against the Three Lions on June 11.
Czech Republic was lucky enough to have equalised with a penalty against Croatia following the disturbances.
Speaking to ITV in his role as a pundit, former national team coach Slaven Bilic weighed in on the violence: "It's unbelievable what those people are doing.
"The majority of the fans are telling them to not do it.
"Some of them are there on a mission. It's probably not the last time they'll do it."
The current West Ham manager continued: "Back home it's not the greatest league but it's competitive.
“When there's a big derby between (Dinamo) Zagreb and (Hajduk) Split people are not taking their kids because they know it'll be dangerous."
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