FIFA ordered Hungary to play two home FIFA competition matches behind closed doors, one suspended for two years, following racist behaviour by supporters.
According to
report, Hungary fans clashed with police at Wembley at the start of Tuesday’s
World Cup qualifier against England.
Last month’s
meeting between the sides in Budapest was marred by monkey chants aimed at
Raheem Sterling and Jude Bellingham.
Hungary fans
clashed with police officers in the first half at Wembley (Nick Potts/PA)
The fanbase was
again under scrutiny in London, with the travelling supporters booing as England
players took the knee before kick-off.
Clashes then
broke out in the away section, with police seemingly using batons in an attempt
to control the crowd before appearing to be forced into the concourse.
Police said the
“minor disorder” came after officers attempted to arrest a spectator for racially
abusing a steward.
“Shortly after
the start of the match, officers entered the stand to arrest a spectator for a
racially aggravated public order offence in relation to comments directed
towards a steward,” read a Metropolitan Police statement.
“As the
officers made the arrest, minor disorder broke out involving other spectators.
“Order was
quickly restored and there have been no further incidents at this stage.”
The Football
Association said it would be investigating the incident, in addition to
reporting it to international governing body FIFA.
“We are aware
of an incident in the away section during tonight’s FIFA 2022 World Cup
qualifier at Wembley Stadium,” read an FA statement.
“We will be
investigating and will report the incident to FIFA.”
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