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 mars France-Israel soccer match despite heavy security
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.
Soccer-Deschamps frustrated as France stumble to stalemate against Israel
France coach Didier Deschamps expressed disappointment after Thursday's 0-0 draw at home against Israel in the Nations League, acknowledging his team could have performed better. Despite the lacklustre draw,
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.
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 national team and Israel. While the march was peaceful, tensions are high on the heels of violence last week outside of a match in Amsterdam.
Zinedine Zidane at centre of row as accusation fired at France boss Didier Deschamps
Didier Deschamps has been slammed for failing to recognise Zinedine Zidane's greatness as a player amid speculation that the ...
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Kylian Mbappe enjoys time off national team assignment as he returns to Paris
Left out of France’s national team for a second consecutive break, Mbappe appeared in good spirits as he spent time ...
Real Madrid Ace Kylian Mbappe Considering Walking Away From France National Team [Report]
According to a report from journalist Romain Molina, Real Madrid ace Kylian Mbappe is no longer interested in playing for ...
Pavard called up to France national team to replace injured Chelsea defender
Inter defender Benjamin Pavard has received  a last-minute call-up to Didier Deschamps’s France national team squad to ...
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French government official to oversee ‘high-risk’ France vs. Israel football match
PARIS — French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau will monitor in person Thursday’s football match between France and Israel, ...
Deschamps frustrated as France stumble to stalemate against Israel
France coach Didier Deschamps expressed disappointment after Thursday's 0-0 draw at home against Israel in the Nations League ...
Israel's national anthem booed, scuffles break out during soccer match in France: report
France UEFA Nations League game brought boos for the Israeli national anthem, and fights broke out in the stands at Stade de ...
Thousands of police officers deployed for France-Israel soccer match after Amsterdam attacks
French police chief Laurent Nunez said 4,000 police officers and security staff will be deployed around the Stade de France, ...
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France draws with Israel in high-security operation to reach Nations League quarterfinals with Italy
Israel’s national anthem was whistled by some fans and Israel players were jeered at times when they got the ball, but the ...
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 ...
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REVEALED: The true reason France coach dropped Kylian Mbappe from Les Bleus team
Real Madrid star forward Kylian Mbappe has been axed from the France national team ahead of the UEFA Nations League. Les ...