Brief scuffle between fans mars France-Israel soccer match amid high security
Some 4,000 security forces were deployed to keep the peace in Paris as Israel's national soccer team faces France a week after antisemitic attacks in Amsterdam.
Israel and France fans clash during football match amid large police presence
Israeli and French fans engaged in a brief skirmish on Thursday night at Stade de France, where vigilant police presence helped contain the clash.
Thousands Of Police Officers, Surveillance Drones Deployed In Paris Ahead Of Israel-France Soccer Match
Thursday’s game comes a week after violent clashes in Amsterdam involving locals and Israeli soccer fans after a Europa League game, which has widely been condemned as antisemitic.
Israeli soccer fans clash with France supporters as Paris put on high alert after Amsterdam attacks
Just after the game kicked off at 8:45 p.m., local time, officials reported a small brawl between Israeli and French soccer fans at a top section of the Stade de France, in Saint-Denis. Some of those involved in the scuffle were wearing Israeli flags draped over their backs as they wrestled with other people in the stands.
Fearing Amsterdam-style violence, Paris police deploy en masse to France-Israel soccer match
Following violence against Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam last week, France has thrown heavy policing muscle behind a soccer match with Israel on Thursday.
France steps up security for Israel match after Amsterdam violence
President Emmanuel Macron, prime minister Michel Barnier, former presidents François Hollande and Nicolas Sarkozy expected to attend match in Paris
Tense France-Israel match concludes in Paris after fears of repeat violence
The atmosphere at the stadium was clearly tense on Thursday, with reports of a brief altercation between a small number of fans in the stands early in the game.
Paris will deploy 4,000 police officers for France-Israel soccer match following Amsterdam violence
Paris police say that 4,000 officers and 1,600 stadium staff will be deployed for a France-Israel soccer match to ensure security in and around the stadium and on public transportation
Paris on alert ahead of France-Israel football match
Israel has urged fans to avoid Thursday's France-Israel football tie, which authorities fear could become a flashpoint following violence in Amsterdam following a match involving an Israeli team.
Paris tightens security for UEFA France-Israel football match after Amsterdam violence
France and Israel will play in a UEFA Nations League match on Thursday, with French President Emmanuel Macron expected to attend.
4,000 Police Deployed for France-Israel Match After Violence in Amsterdam
French authorities announced heightened security for the France-Israel UEFA Nations League match set for Thursday, deploying 4,000 police and 1,600 stadium staff to manage security in and around the Stade de France and on public transportation.
Brief altercation between fans breaks out at France-Israel soccer game
The altercation came a week after violence erupted in Amsterdam in connection with an Israeli club team’s visit.
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Israel's coach thanks France for security at Nations League game
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Brief altercation between fans mars France-Israel soccer match
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France – Israel: Laurent Nuñez warns troublemakers
This Sunday on BFMthe Paris police prefect, Laurent Nuñez, also spoke about this high-tension meeting, and he wanted to reassure about the ultra-reinforced security system planned. “Security in ...