Protesters show off bats ahead of feared unrest before France vs Israel match in Paris

There are fears of clashes between Israeli fans and pro-Palestinian supporters during the football game in Paris (Picture: Getty Images/Palestine Emergency @urgence_pal)

Paris is on edge ahead of France’s Nations League clash with Israel tonight after protests in solidarity with Palestine and Lebanon engulfed parts of the French capital in the last 24 hours.

A ring of steel is being erected around the Stade de France in the northern suburb of Saint-Denis where the UEFA Nations League...