“The UEFA Control and Disciplinary Body has today (Wednesday) decided to impose a deduction of six points on the Football Union of Russia (RFS) in the qualifying round of the next UEFA European Football Championship,” it said in a statement.

“This decision is suspended for a probationary period running from now until the end of the play-offs of the next UEFA European Football Championship (UEFA Euro 2016). The Football Union of Russia (RFS) has also been fined 120,000 euros ($150,000, 96,000 pounds).”