20.10.2026 09:52
Protests and security concerns in France prompted Galatasaray to take action ahead of the Lille match. It was claimed that French authorities prepared extensive measures for the security of the yellow-reds, who applied to UEFA. According to the allegation, 6 snipers will be on duty on the roof of the hotel where the team will stay, and 250 soldiers and 1,000 security personnel will also take part in the protection.
Ahead of Galatasaray's UEFA Champions League match against Lille, security concerns in France have come to the fore. It was reported that, due to ongoing protests and incidents in the country, the yellow-red club applied to UEFA and requested that the safety of the players, coaching staff, and fans be ensured.
GALATASARAY APPLIED TO UEFA
The Galatasaray management, closely following developments in France, was reported to have contacted UEFA to increase security measures ahead of the Lille match.
It was stated that the yellow-red club requested that necessary measures be taken, from the hotel where the team delegation will stay to transportation to the stadium.
THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS ALSO STEPPED IN
It was stated that Galatasaray received information about the latest situation in France through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding security. It was reported that Turkey's Embassy in Paris is also in contact with French authorities for the safety of the delegation.
CLAIM OF 6 SNIPERS ON THE HOTEL ROOF
According to reports based on the French press, remarkable security measures were planned to protect the Galatasaray delegation. According to the claim, 6 snipers will be deployed on the roof of the hotel where the yellow-red team will stay. It was also alleged that 250 specially trained soldiers from the French Army will take part in security operations.
A 1,000-PERSON SECURITY FORCE WILL BE ON DUTY
It was alleged that, in addition to soldiers, a 1,000-person National Gendarmerie and guard unit will also take part in protecting the Galatasaray delegation. There is no official confirmation from French authorities regarding the measures said to be taken for the safety of the yellow-red delegation, which is expected to travel to France on Tuesday.