After the recent violence around an Israeli team’s game in Amsterdam, French leaders insisted on proceeding under security with a France-Israel match, and on showing up, themselves.

France coach Didier Deschamps expressed disappointment after Thursday's 0-0 draw at home against Israel in the Nations League, acknowledging his team could have performed better. Despite the lacklustre draw,

Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in Paris on Thursday ahead of a soccer match between France and Israel. Authorities were on high alert following violence in Amsterdam before and after a Europa League match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv.