The French team faced Israel (0-0) in front of 16,611 spectators this Thursday, November 14. This constitutes the worst attendance in history for the Blues, at the Stade de France.
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The stands at the Stade de France were sparse for France-Israel. | PHOTO : IBRAHIM EZZAT / ANADOLU VIA AFP
This Thursday, November 14, 2024 will make history. During the match between the French team and Israel (0-0), for the fifth day of the League of Nations, only 16,611 spectators were present in the stands.
The old record dates from 2003
This figure constitutes the worst attendance in the entire history of the Stade de France for a Blues meeting. Before this match, the sad record was 36,842 for a certain France – New Zealand, in 2003, during the Confederations Cup.
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There is no doubt that the geopolitical climate emanating from Israel at the moment has slowed down the fans. Especially since the French Football Federation has taken drastic measures to avoid any excesses. And, yet, a scuffle broke out during the first period…
