FA Condemns Fan Behavior Ahead Of Nations League Match In Spain

The FA "strongly condemned violent disturbances in Seville on Sunday," less than a day before England played Spain in the Nations League, and "vowed to sanction any supporter found to be responsible," according to Christian Radnedge of REUTERS. Around 3,000 fans traveled to the southern Spanish city for the match. Video footage on social media "appeared to show large groups brandishing tables and chairs on one of Seville's main shopping streets." Some were also shown vandalizing cars. Riot police were "forced to intervene to disperse the crowds." There were no reports of any arrests or serious injuries (REUTERS, 10/15). The BBC reported video footage showed fans kicking side mirrors off parked vehicles and one man throwing a glass at a passing car in central Seville, although "some complained of heavy-handed policing." The FA said that it will "work with police to help identify any England fans involved in trouble" (BBC, 10/15).