Russian fan leader sneaks back to France after deportation

Alexander Shprygin, arrested in Toulouse only days after he was expelled from the country, is said to have 'crossed the Alps' to return to France.

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French authorities have arrested fan leader Alexander Shprygin at the Toulouse stadium only days after he was expelled from the country. The Russian fans' representative said he had "crossed the Alps" to get into France, reports Deutsche Welle.