New Delhi: Days after Israel football fans were assaulted in Amsterdam, Paris Police have deployed 4,000 officers with 1,600 more stadium staff joining them to ensure security in the Stade de France stadium and public transportation. France and Israel will play each other in the UEFA Nations League.
During UEFA Europa League clash, the Dutch club Ajax and Israel’s Maccabi Tel-Aviv fight broke out between the two team’s supporters after the Dutchmen won the game 5-0. The confrontation had occurred right outside the Johan Cruyff Arena and has drawn a lot of global attention. There were some exchanges that had been taking place between the two groups.
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Israel fan were badly beaten last night in Amsterdam after they started attacking bars and passers-by with Palestinian signs. pic.twitter.com/KFtFhxHJwt
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The clashes occurred although a ban enforced by Amsterdam’s Mayor had enforced a ban on public demonstrations to avoid any kind of escalation. There were reports that local police were in heavy deployment but couldn’t avoid the clash. Amsterdam Police, though, have detained miscreants, and questions on the standard of security have been raised.
How Paris is reacting to the clashes
In Paris, the game has already received considerable attention due to the events of the previous week. In addition, it has been reported that French President Emmanuel Macron will likely be present in the stadium to watch the game. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has requested that its citizens avoid attending any cultural or sporting event involving Israel.
According to the statement, Israeli intelligence has information on groups that support Palestine, causing harm to the Israeli supporters. Paris police chief Laurent Nunez noted that while there are tensions about the game, he maintained that authorities will “not tolerate” any kind of disobedience or violence. Nunez further observed that a summer Olympics in Paris had fans coming from all parts of the world and had peacefully celebrated sports.
With the Geopolitical climate, many eyes are on how the games at Paris will go, given their brilliant conduct during the 2024 Olympics. Many commentators have noted that Macron’s presence is to act in solidarity against anti-Semitism and support sports.
Paris police deployed 4,000 officers for Israel’s UEFA Nations League clash in the city after violence in Amsterdam following Israeli club Maccabi Tel-Aviv’s game. Football Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
