A meeting under high tension. France and Israel parted ways after a goalless draw (0-0) at the Stade de France, for the 5th day of the League of Nations. During the match, a fight broke out in the stands, around the 10th minute of play. These clashes took place in an area where people were carrying Israeli flags. Yet they were not placed with Israel’s official supporters. Asked by France 2the Paris Police Prefect, Laurent Nuñez, announced the arrest of two people in connection with these clashes.
“ There was indeed an incident. It was immediately contained by the stewards of the French Football Federation (FFF). They did their job and the police – who were exceptionally in the stadium – also took position. There were two arrests, one immediately and one after the match, once we were able to dissect what had happened on the video. Two people are in custody over this incident “, indicated Nuñez who added that except for this event, ” the match went very well from a security point of view “.
