Spain have been sanctioned after racist chanting by sections of their support during a friendly against Egypt, a punishment that again places the behaviour of spectators at the centre of the international game.
The disciplinary action follows an incident in the match with Egypt in which offensive racist chants were heard from Spanish fans. The sanction is a response to conduct described as unacceptable, with Spain held accountable for the actions of their supporters.
The episode casts a shadow over a fixture intended to bring together two national teams from either side of the Mediterranean, and underlines the continuing responsibility facing federations and stadium authorities in tackling racism around international football.
