Security is a great concern for the authorities after violence at the recent match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv in Amsterdam
Thousands of police are being deployed in Paris to ensure security at tonight’s France vs Israel football international with the Stade de France to have 60,000 empty seats.
Despite France agreeing to host the 81st ranked international side in their capital, a number of security measures have been put in place. Paris police chief Laurent Nuñez says 4,000 officers will be on patrol, 2,500 at the Stade de France in the northern Paris suburbs and the rest on public transport and inside the capital. In addition around 1,600 private security guards will be on duty at the stadium, and an elite anti-terrorist police unit will protect the visiting Israeli squad.
The stadium, which can hold 80,000, will be only a quarter full, following advice by the Israeli government. Around 150 Israeli fans are expected to travel to Paris.
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