Supporters of the Hungary National Football team on Tuesday clashed
with police at Wembley Stadium after officers entered the away stand to make an
arrest for racist abuse at the start of the team’s World Cup qualifier against
England, which ultimately ended in a 1-1 stalemate.

The unrest unfolded after Hungary fans booed players taking
a knee before kickoff, an ongoing anti-racism gesture performed at matches in
England.

“Officers entered the stand to arrest a spectator for a
racially aggravated public order offence following comments made towards a
steward. As the officers made the arrest, minor disorder broke out involving
other spectators,” the Metropolitan Police said in a statement quoted by
the Associated Press.

Police were seen wielding batons to hold back the visiting
fans who created the ruckus.

“Order was quickly restored and there have been no
further incidents at this stage,” police said.

The English Football Association said it was reporting the
incident to FIFA.

Disorder by Hungary fans — including racism — during the
home match against England in Budapest last month led to Hungary having to play
Saturday’s game against Albania in an empty stadium.

FIFA put Hungary on probation with the threat of another
game being played without fans if there was further disorder at games.

Talking about the game, England were held for a 1-1 draw against
Hungary after the Three Lions had to come from behind to save the game.

Roland Sallai gave Hungary the lead in the 24th
minute through a penalty kick. Hungary could not hold the lead though as John
Stones drew the Three Lions level just 13 minutes later.

England couldn’t produce a winner, dropping points in World Cup qualifier at home for the first time since a draw against Ukraine in September 2012.

England remains top of Group I with games against Albania and San Marino remaining next month in the pursuit of automatic qualification for a place at the World Cup in Qatar next year.