Supporters of Karpaty Lviv hold a German Nazi flag with a swastika as they attend a soccer match against Dynamo Kiev in Kiev August 19, 2007. Poland and Ukraine denounced British press allegations of racism and mob violence at soccer stadiums and assured foreign footballers and fans on May 29, 2012 that they would be safe during the Euro 2012 tournament they will jointly host in June 2012. A BBC Panorama investigative programme on soccer violence filmed in their countries, which aired on May 28, 2012 contained footage of fans giving Nazi salutes, taunting black players with monkey noises, anti-Semitic chants and a group of Asian students being attacked at the Metalist Stadium in Kharkiv, one of the four Ukrainian cities which will be hosting matches. Picture taken August 19, 2007. REUTERS/Stringer/Files (UKRAINE - Tags: SPORT SOCCER CRIME LAW CIVIL UNREST)
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