The head of Russia's soccer fan association says that Russian fans were the victims of "politicized" treatment by French authorities at the Euro 2016 tournament. French police detained 20 Russian fans, including Aleksandr Shprygin, the head of the All-Russian Supporters Association, for fighting with English fans in Marseille on June 11 as England played Russia.
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty: Russian soccer fan leader claims ‘politicized’ treatment in France
This file photo taken on June 18, 2016 shows Russia's football fans leader Alexander Shprygin holding a flag as he leaves with others fans the international airport Sheremetevo near Moscow late on June 18, 2016 after being expulsed from France.
