France: 5,000 spectators to attend France - Bulgaria at Stade de France on 08/06/2021 despite curfew

"After agreement from the government, 5,000 spectators will be able to attend France - Bulgaria, the second and last preparatory match for Les Bleus at Euro 2020," at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis (Paris, FRA), on Tuesday 08/06/2021 (kick-off at 21:10 CET, broadcast on M6), announced the FFF on 04/06/2021.

It is by government derogation that spectators will be allowed to watch the match, despite the curfew still being in force in France from 21:00 to 06:00, before being reduced to 23:00 - 06:00 the following day (Wednesday 09/06/2021).

"In agreement with the government, the FFF wanted to invite medical staff, the police, the gendarmerie and the fire brigade, who are closely involved in the management of the health crisis, to come and cheer the French team. Invitations will also be offered to students, to the Club des Supporters des Bleus, to amateur clubs from several regional leagues and to the FFF's partners," explained the French Football Federation, which is "happy" to welcome 5,000 people for this event, scheduled to take place just one week before Les Bleus embark on their…