Police Arrest Rioters in Marseille Before England vs. Russia Euro 2016 Match
Clashes between French police and fans from England and Russia continued in Marseille on Saturday, and the authorities again used tear gas and made several arrests ahead of the UEFA Euro 2016 match between the nations.
Supporters have been engaging with police for days, and French troublemakers got in on the act on Saturday, according to Agence France-Presse (via ESPN FC).
According to Get French Football News, at least two English fans were in critical condition following the riots.
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La Provence a l'Euro shared video of one of the incidents:
According to Sky Sports News HQ, six fans were arrested on Saturday. There were also arrests on Friday.
The bulk of the problems have taken place in the Vieux-Port district of the city, and authorities have struggled to contain the violence.
ITV News' Emma Murphy captured video of a mass clash between fans and the police:
Per Murphy, a water cannon was also used.
England and Russia kicked off their Euro 2016 opener on Saturday at 8 p.m. BST in Marseille.
