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Football hooligans: Challenge for Russia ahead of home 2018 World Cup?

With Russian fans accused of displaying neo-Nazi banners during the country's opening World Cup match in Brazil, RT looks into the origins and the current state of Russian football hooliganism. FARE (Football Against Racism in Europe) organization spotted banners with Celtic Crosses, often used by neo-Nazis, in the Russian stands during a match against South Korea (1-1) on June 18. The violation may lead to serious sanction against the Russian national team, which may include a point deduction. Russia was under threat of similar punishment after its fans threw fireworks onto the pitch and displayed offensive banners during Euro 2012. However, the country's football authorities managed to win the appeal against the ruling and a point deduction was avoided. In recent decades, showing support for your team in Russia often exceeds wearing club colors and chanting in the stands, turning into brawls with police and fans of the opposing team.