(14 Nov 2024)
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Saint-Denis, France – 14 November 2024
1. STILL of Israel supporters react following the UEFA Nations League soccer match between France and Israel
2. STILL of Israel supporters react following the soccer match
3. STILL of stands seen empty during the soccer match
4. STILL of security personnel detain a person as fans argue in stands
5. STILL of fans argue in stands
6. STILL of French President Emmanuel Macron, center, and Former French Presidents Nicolas Sarkozy, right, and Francois Hollande wait for the start of the soccer match
STORYLINE:
There was a brief altercation between a small number of fans early into Thursday’s Nations League soccer game between France and Israel despite heavy security inside the stadium, a week after violence erupted in Amsterdam in connection with an Israeli club team’s visit.
Around 10 minutes after the game kicked off as scheduled at 8:45 p.m. local time, there was scuffle in the top section of the stand behind one of the goals, with some of those involved having Israeli flags draped over their backs. It was not clear what caused the altercation and security intervened after around one minute.
The match finished in a 0-0 draw with no further incidents at Stade de France. However, Israel’s national anthem was whistled by some fans when the players lined up and Israel players were jeered at times when they got the ball.
French police chief Laurent Nuñez said 4,000 police officers and security staff were deployed in and around the stadium, with another 1,500 police on public transport.
Three months after hosting the Olympic closing ceremony, the atmosphere has gone from festive to fearful. French President Emmanuel Macron and Retailleau was present, along with former presidents Francois Hollande and Nicolas Sarkozy.
“We will not give in to antisemitism, anywhere. And violence, including in the French Republic, will never prevail, nor will intimidation,” Macron told BFM TV channel before the game.
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