England fans condemned for ‘unacceptable behaviour’ in Seville – the FA’s full statement

The FA has condemned England fans who caused disorder in Seville ahead of the Nations League match against Spain.

There were reports on Sunday night of England supporters vandalising cars and throwing glasses before riot police mobilised to disperse the crowds.

“We condemn the unacceptable behaviour witnessed in Seville,” the FA said in a statement on Monday.

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“With the Spain fixture still to come on Monday night, we urge those following the team to respect our hosts and act in a responsible manner.

“The FA will work in partnership with the UK Football Policing Unit to help identify those involved and we will sanction any England Supporters’ Travel Club member found to be responsible for disorder.”

History of trouble

When similar trouble occurred before a friendly against the Netherlands in Amsterdam in March, 13 members of the ESTC were identified as being among the trouble-makers.

It is understood one member of the ESTC, who was caught on camera throwing unattended pedal cycles into a canal, was given a life ban for his misconduct in Amsterdam.

A further 10 were given three-year bans while a further member remains suspended.

There was less trouble at the World Cup in Russia, however, with only three England fans arrested during the tournament but police are keen to stress anyone misbehaving will be punished accordingly.

“Anyone seen to be misbehaving could not only face being arrested and charged for offences in Spain, they could also be subject to a football banning order on their return to the UK,” said football policing lead Mark Roberts, deputy chief constable of South Yorkshire Police.