As ever, the statement made all the right noises: 'FIFA has a very clear zero-tolerance stance against such abhorrent behaviour,' it read.
They have become rather good with words, football's authorities. Unfortunately, after another night marred by violence, the question remains: what are FIFA, or anyone, going to do about it?
On Tuesday, Group I was the hive of disorder: Hungary's trip to Wembley saw police clash with away fans and the alleged racial abuse of a steward. Tickets had also found their way into the hands of Poland supporters who joined the Hungary fans in causing mayhem.
British police officers strike Hungary fans with batons during unrest at Wembley on Tuesday
One Hungary fan is seen bleeding from his head after the clashes with baton-wielding police
In Albania, officials halted the World Cup qualifier against Poland after objects rained down from the terraces. Albania are next to visit Wembley — the forecast does not look great, does it?
Not that we are in any position to hurl stones. England shattered their own glass house when a stampede of ticketless supporters marred the final of Euro 2020.
And herein lies the problem: those dark clouds do not appear to be clearing. Not long ago, England fans booed their own players for promoting racial equality.
Elsewhere on Tuesday, Manchester United's Anthony Elanga suffered alleged racist abuse by an opponent during Sweden Under 21s' game with Italy.
Club football has not escaped unharmed. Fans of Arsenal and Burnley clashed at Turf Moor; European matches involving Leicester, Napoli, Marseille, Galatasaray, West Ham, Rapid Vienna, Antwerp and Eintracht Frankfurt have been stained by fights, fireworks and smoke bombs.
Fans from Lille and Marseille are banned from travelling to away games for the rest of the year, while Lens and Angers were also punished following several violent outbreaks.
Smoke bombs were also let off inside Wembley as police struggled to contain the away fans
So what is going on? Are these a string of isolated incidents or symptoms of a worrying trend?
'When we talk about a return of the "dark ages", it's not true,' insists Ronan Evain, executive director at Football Supporters Europe. 'It doesn't mean the situation is acceptable at the moment but the vast majority of European stadiums are far, far safer than they were 20 years ago.'
He adds: 'At this stage I'm uncertain there is a significant increase in incidents.' Instead he cites a few problem countries — Hungary, Italy, France and England.
Professor Geoff Pearson, an author who has studied football crowds and policing since the 1990s, agrees. 'It is always a local problem,' he says. The problem for those trying to keep a lid on it all? Domestic issues are rooted in domestic problems.
Take Hungary, whose rap sheet is swelling. Four of their previous six games in front of fans have prompted investigation, with FIFA and
