Israel, Stade de France and Soccer

Soccer-France into Nations League last eight with Israel draw in front of scant crowd
By Julien Pretot PARIS (Reuters) -France qualified for the quarter-finals of the Nations League despite a lacklustre goalless draw against Israel on Thursday in front of a record low crowd at the Stade de France due to security fears around the game.
At France-Israel Game, Soccer Takes a Back Seat to Politics and Security
After the recent violence around an Israeli team’s game in Amsterdam, French leaders insisted on proceeding under security with a France-Israel match, and on showing up, themselves.
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.
Soccer-France huff and puff into Nations League last eight with Israel draw
France qualified for the quarter-finals of the Nations League despite a lacklustre goalless draw against Israel for their Stade de France homecoming after a 17-month hiatus on Thursday.Back in the northern Paris arena for the first time since June 2023,
Soccer-Scant Crowd and Heavy Security at Stade De France for Israel Game
Waiting at the gates, some Israel fans wore both Israeli and French colours. Two wore a t-shirt with Israeli club side Maccabi Tel Aviv's logo on the front and the words "Ni Oubli Ni Pardon" (Never Forgive Never Forget) on the back.
Protests erupt in Paris ahead of France-Israel soccer match
Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in Paris on Thursday ahead of a soccer match between France and Israel. Authorities were on high alert following violence in Amsterdam before and after a Europa League match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv.
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.
France and Israel soccer teams face off with heightened security after Amsterdam violence
Thousands of police officers are set to be deployed around Paris on Thursday ahead of a soccer game between France and Israel, seeking to avoid a repeat of last week's violence in Amsterdam involving locals and Israeli fans.
What to know about Paris tensions ahead of Israel-France soccer match
Tensions are high in Paris as some pro-Palestinian protests against Israel's war in Gaza are leading to violence ahead of a soccer match between Israel and France. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports on the security concerns and the antisemitism being seen in Europe.
Paris Deploys Thousands of Police Officers Ahead of Soccer Match Between France and Israel
Thousands of security personnel have been added in Paris ahead of an international soccer match between France and Israel that comes a week after violent clashes in Amsterdam targeting Israeli fans. Authorities in the city are deploying 4,
Brief altercation between fans mars France-Israel soccer match
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
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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 ...
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Protests in France over Gaza war amid soccer match with Israel
Protesters marched Wednesday night in France against the war in Gaza amid Thursday's soccer match between the French ...
‘Please leave him alone': France coach Didier Deschamps fed up with questions about Mbappé's absence
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As Israel faces off against France, the true battle will be taking place off the field
The fog of this battle has yet to fully lift, and many details remain blurred. But the general outlines are clear. Prior to ...
As Kylian Mbappe struggles with Real Madrid, things aren't much better with France: What's gone wrong?
Kylian Mbappe will not feature for France this November international break as Les Bleus finish their UEFA Nations League ...