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Three days of violence greets start of European soccer championships

England soccer supporters were embroiled in a third day of fighting with police and rival fans in Marseille, France, ahead of Saturday's opening match in the European soccer championship tournament.

During the match, fights broke out in the stands at the Marseilles stadium. On the streets, rocks and bottles were thrown, tear gas was used and injuries were reported. The hooligans included Russian and French team backers.

MORE: Images of violence in Marseilles

"We've just seen someone knocked out. Absolutely shocking scenes here in Marseille," Goal.com's Chris Wheatley reported.

"I can still feel the tear gas in my eyes.