England given one-match stadium ban following unrest at Euro 2020 final

Police stand in front of England fans at Wembley during Euro 2020 final
England were ordered to play one game behind closed doors in retaliation for unrest at Wembley Stadium's Euro 2020 final.

Uefa also banned the second game. This ban is in effect for two years.

The Football Association was penalized 100,000 euros (84,560 euro) for "lack of order and discipline in and around the stadium" during the game.

FA stated that, "We are disappointed by the verdict but we recognize the outcome of the Uefa decision."

As they tried to enter Wembley on the 11th of July, fans fought police and stewards. England lost on penalties to Italy.

After areas surrounding the stadium were packed for hours before the kick-off, hundreds of fans crowded into Wembley to see the showpiece.

Many people sat in the reserved area for players' families. Harry Maguire, England's defender, later stated that his father Alan had suffered two broken ribs prior to the game.

Maguire, Manchester United's central defender, said that Maguire's father was in the stampede and "struggling to breath" after being trampled.

According to the Metropolitan Police, 51 arrests were made in connection with the final, 26 of which were made at Wembley.

The FA stated that they condemned the "disgraceful scenes" at Wembley Stadium during the Euro 2020 final and regretted that some of them were allowed to enter the stadium.

"We are determined to ensure that this does not happen again, so we have appointed an independent review led by Baroness Casey to examine the circumstances.

"We will continue to support the authorities to take action against those responsible, and hold them accountable."

The ban will apply to England's next home match in a Uefa competition. It will take place in the Nations League next summer.

Uefa stated that the fine was for "lack of order and discipline within and around the stadium, as well as for invading the field of play and throwing of objects, and disrupting the national anthems" during the Euro 2020 final.

Before the match, England fans booed and booed the Italian anthem.

The FA was fined more that 25,000 in July for crowd trouble before and during Denmark's semi-final win. This included Kasper Schmeichel seeing a laser beam in his eyes as he prepared for a Harry Kane penalty.

After Euro 2020, Hungary was ordered to play their three next home games. The third game of the ban was then suspended. This was after Uefa had found their supporters guilty for discriminatory behavior during the tournament.

Hungary was also fined 100,000 Euros, but supporters were allowed to enter for a World Cup qualifier against England in Budapest on 2 September. The match fell under Fifa jurisdiction.

After that match, the world football governing body ordered Hungary's FA two closed-door matches - one suspended for 2 years and the other fined them 158 400 for racism they experienced from England players.

Analysis of disorganized, shameful shambles

Phil McNulty is chief football writer at BBC Sport

For the chaotic, disorganized and shameful Euro 2020 final at Wembley in England and Italy, the FA was not going to be spared punishment.

Wembley was packed with thousands of people from hours before kickoff. As kick-off approached, it became apparent that the situation outside was chaotic and that things would get worse inside.

One of my personal memories is that I was offered a large sum for media accreditation just a few feet from the official entrance. At any major tournament worth its name, it would have been impossible to get very close without ticket inspection and security.

Although it was a minor inconvenience compared to the thousands of other people who suffered, it was a sign that something was very wrong.

Alcohol-fueled supporters stormed the barriers. It was obvious that control had failed inside the stadium. Stewards were abused and ticketless fans invaded the disabled sections to take their seats. There was a sense of danger and chaos.

It was supposed to be a great day for England as they played their first major men’s final in 55 years. But, the celebrations vanished hours before kick-off. The experience was ruined for thousands of good-mannered fans who purchased their tickets in good faith.

It was a terrible experience, and the FA was bound to pay. It will be a one-game game behind closed doors, and a fine of 100,000 euros. This shame will be displayed by the empty stadium that was abandoned for the one-off game.

Although the FA is disappointed with the outcome, it has stated its determination to do everything possible to prevent another one. However, those who were there for the shocking Wembley event will feel that the punishment could have been much worse.

"One of the worst failures I can recall"

Former West Yorkshire Police chief superintendent Owen West said that football policing experts Owen West found the day "hugely embarrassing".

He said, "This was one the most serious failures I can recall."

"Things such as a systematic breaching of turnstiles, things such as people tailgating and being able two or more people to pass through a space meant for one.

"What we saw among fans trying to enter Wembley was the sharing real-time intelligence. This pointed out vulnerabilities, areas where there were a shortage of police officers, weak and inexperienced gate stewarding, and where there was a lack for police officers.

"And the problem for Wembley police and Met Police was that this level of sophistication was not matched up by those who were there to stop it from happening."