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UEFA hands Russia suspended disqualification from Euro 2016

Maybe they’ll wise up now.

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UEFA threatened Russia with expulsion from Euro 2016 for fan violence, and they look like they’re willing to follow through. They’ve handed Russia a suspended disqualification, meaning the Russians can continue to play, but will be thrown out of the tournament if there are any more problems.

On Monday, one Russian politician told hooligans to keep it up, saying they were fighting for their country’s honor. He might change his tune a bit now.

Goal of the day

Tecatito Corona’s equalizer for Mexico against Venezuela. (r/soccer)

In the news

Sepp Blatter says draws were fixed by putting balls into the refrigerator. (Sky Sports)

Miralem Pjanic is now a Juventus player. (Juventus FC)

Everton have appointed Ronald Koeman as their new manager. (Everton)

West Ham have signed Sofiane Feghouli on a free transfer. (West Ham United)

Despite big EPL interest, Aymeric Laporte is staying at Athletic Bilbao. (Guardian)

Expect Lionel Messi to start on the bench one more time on Tuesday. (ESPN FC)

Arjen Robben expects to be fit to start Bayern’s preseason. (Bild)

Barcelona is paying a fine over Neymar’s transfer to avoid any more litigation. (AS)

Graziano Pellè‘s girlfriend has a blow-up doll of her partner, I guess. (Mirror)

You should be reading

Elizabeth Daniels on how soccer and music come together in Africa. (Unusual Efforts)

Brian Blickenstaff on how Iceland built their best team ever. (Vice)

Constantin Eckner on Italy’s tactics to beat Belgium. (Spielverlagerung)

What happened on Monday

Italy looked like they can compete for the Euro crown.

Spain were a little bit lucky and a little bit good.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is all Sweden has.

Mexico did enough to win their Copa América group.

Jamaica went out with a whimper, and may have reached their peak.

What to watch on Tuesday (click for listings, all times ET)

Euro 2016: 2 games (from 12 p.m.) -- A minor break with no early game. Cristiano Ronaldo plays at 3.

Copa América: 2 games (from 8 p.m.) -- The early game matters more, and Argentina is on late.

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