will protect Paris to avoid altercations like those in Amsterdam during its match against Israel at the Stade de France

The next November 14he Stade de France will host a match UEFA Nations League among the selections of France And Israel, an encounter that set off security alarms in Paris.

Recent episodes of violence and anti-Semitic demonstrations in Europe, such as the attacks against Israeli supporters in Amsterdam and the demonstrations at the headquarters of the French Football Federation, motivated the French authorities to implement an “extremely reinforced” security operation to prevent the match from becoming a scene of ideological clashes and riots.

THE Paris police headquartersunder the direction of Laurent Nuñezdescribed the party as a “high risk” eventgiven the growing tensions linked to the conflict in Gaza and anti-Semitic incidents in France.

For Nuñez, the security measures that will be deployed both inside and outside the stadium must be “of a very high level”, with the aim of guaranteeing the protection of players, supporters and citizens. This deployment includes more than 2,000 agents, including police and gendarmeswhich will be present around the Stade de France and at strategic points in the capital.

The security plan also envisages the creation of a Wider security perimeter than usual around the stadiumand the installation of additional controls at each access. Police forces will work in close coordination with the French Football Federation, which collaborated in developing the protocols for this high-profile match.

Nuñez explained that the goal is to prepare for “all possible scenarios,” including intervention inside the stadium if incidents are detected during the match. For his part, Bruno Retailleau, Minister of the Interior of the French governmentrefused the possibility of moving the party: “France is not backing down because that would be tantamount to abdicating in the face of threats of violence and anti-Semitism,” he explained on his Twitter account.

From the police headquarters, Laurent Nuñez stressed that the stadium and its surroundings will be “armoured”, with security agents and surveillance teams deployed across the capital. An increase in police presence in strategic areas of Paris and on public transport which connects the stadium is also expected.

The Amsterdam precedent

On the night of Thursday, November 7, several supporters of the team Maccabi Tel Aviv were attacked in Amsterdam before and after his match against Ajax in the Europa League.

This incident, described by some Jewish organizations as a “pogrom” [palabra de origen ruso que significa “causar estragos, demoler violentamente”, se usa para referise a ataques violentos por parte de poblaciones no judías contra los judíos en el Imperio Ruso y en otros países]sparked alarm across the rest of Europe and highlighted the growing risk that matches with Israeli teams could lead to violent clashes.

In addition to the violence in the streets, social networks have also seen a proliferation of hate messages, with some warning of future clashes during Israeli matches on European soil, such as the next duel against France.

In this context, the declaration of the French Minister of the Interior, Bruno Retailleau, was clear and strong: “France is not giving in because that would be giving in to the threats of violence and anti-Semitism.” With these words, Retailleau reaffirmed the decision to keep the match at the Stade de France, despite growing requests for relocation. For Retailleau, a change in the location of the match would imply a victory for those who seek to impose violence on sport.

Geopolitics and sport

Security measures in the Stade de France This is not an isolated event. Hungary, one of the countries that offered its facilities to host football matches Israel In the past, it has also implemented strict security policies.

On the other hand, other European nations have been reluctant to host football matches. Israel due to the risk of riots. This was the case of Belgium, which refused to host a match against Israel in the Nations League in September, forcing UEFA to relocate the match to Hungary.

To avoid possible incidents like those that occurred in Amsterdam and respond to threats broadcast on social networks, France has adopted a total protection strategy around the match at the Stade de France.

This match between France and Israel illustrates the growing influence of geopolitics on European sporting events. Sport, which has traditionally served as a neutral and peaceful ground, now faces challenges that require close collaboration between sports and government authorities.

Stadiums are becoming a reflection of international conflicts and tensions, and the next match at the Stade de France will be a test of the authorities’ ability to maintain order and ensure security.

In a context where international conflicts increasingly affect the sporting field, the French response by sealing off Paris sends a clear message: sport will continue, but under strict security measures which reflect the seriousness with which these new challenges are taken up.