Russia passes new laws to fight threat of fan violence at 2018 World Cup
April 17 – Amid concerns over disruption at next year’s World Cup, Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a federal law that will toughen penalties for “gross violations” at sporting events by both Russian and visiting fans.
The new legislation includes increased fines, 15-day detentions, deportation and, for Russian fans, a seven-year ban on attending fixtures.
Russia is constantly battling against football-related hooliganism at home and abroad but the amendments Putin has signed do not reportedly condemn racist acts that have been so prevalent in Russian football.
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