Peaceful: Russian supporters wave the flag of the former Soviet Union prior to the Group A game with Poland

Sadly, there is a sinister tone to the tournament now, something that drove people off the streets when they should have been celebrating this enormous fan gathering.

Instead, they were running for their lives and cowering in shop doorways as police armed with batons and riot shields attempted to restore order.

It was shameful and shocking, wiping the smile off the face of European football.

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