Seventeen Argentina fans considered a threat to Soccer World Cup stability will be deported following their detention by police on Wednesday morning.

The British government has warned England fans that any misbehaviour at the World Cup could effect the country’s bid to host the 2018 tournament.

British and South African police have foiled an attempt by English hooligans to sneak into the country for the World Cup via Dubai.

British authorities on Tuesday outlined plans to prevent more than 3 000 fans with a record of hooliganism from travelling to the World Cup.

Brawling fans, acts of drunken vandalism and the sight of supporters being dragged off to police cells have marked the start of Euro 2008.