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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Daniel Boffey in Paris

Fans clash at football match between France and Israel

Israel fans with flags and yellow balloons
Israel fans were involved in a clash at their team’s match against France at Stade de France in Paris. Photograph: Xavier Laine/Getty Images

A skirmish involving Israel fans broke out in the stands of the Stade de France during a tense match between Israel and France’s men’s football teams, but a heavy police presence ensured a repeat of the serious violence in Amsterdam was avoided.

The game had been designated as “high risk” after the hooliganism and antisemitism witnessed in the Netherlands before and after a Europa League match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv last week.

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