A heavy police presence but few visiting fans are expected when France hosts Israel in Nations League soccer on Thursday, a week after violence erupted in Amsterdam in connection with an Israeli club team’s visit.

French police chief Laurent Nunez said 4,000 police officers and security staff will be deployed around the Stade de France, with another 1,500 police on public transport.

Only 20,000 of 80,000 tickets have been sold with around 150 Israel supporters reportedly attending, escorted by police.{ai:summary}<p>France will see a significant police presence for the Nations League soccer match against Israel, following recent violence in Amsterdam linked to an Israeli club. A total of 4,000 police officers and security staff will be on site, with an additional 1,500 on public transport. #society</p>

Thousands of police officers deployed for France-Israel soccer match after Amsterdam attacks

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