Posted on 11/14/2024 4:44:30 PM PST by nickcarraway
Israeli and French fans got into a brief altercation during Thursday’s Nations League soccer game, which had heavy security presence following the antisemitic violence in Amsterdam this week.
Just after the game kicked off at 8:45 p.m., local time, officials reported a small brawl between Israeli and French soccer fans at a top section of the Stade de France, in Saint-Denis.
Some of those involved in the scuffle were wearing Israeli flags draped over their backs as they wrestled with other people in the stands.
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“Small brawls” are par for the course in European soccer.
The game finished in a 0-0 tie.
So you are saying all the excitement was in the stands?
“French soccer fans”
Named Pierre or Mohamad?
Who were the teams?
muslims <> “France Supporters”.
Jewish soccer hooligans? Nah. I don’t think so. Sounds more like Muslims pretending to be Jewish, and embedding into crowds.
Apparently Israel - France in some UEFA-sponsored nations tournament.
So, national teams? Was Mbappe playing?
>>“Small brawls” are par for the course in European soccer.
Indeed. A Manchester United match without at least 3 deaths is considered a very dull affair.
When will UEFA kick Israel out?
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