NFL: Paris game to go ahead despite protests in France
The NFL game between the New Orleans Saints and Pittsburgh Steelers next week in Paris is scheduled to go ahead as planned despite protests and unrest in France, the league said Sunday.The Saints were planning to depart for Paris immediately after their game against the New York Giants in New Jersey on Sunday and practice in the French capital during the week.
The New Orleans Saints and Pittsburgh Steelers will play an NFL game in Paris next week, despite violent protests in France, the league announced on Sunday. The NFL maintains that preparations for the October 25 match at Stade de France are ongoing, and no disruptions have been reported at league facilities. The October 25 game will mark the NFL's first regular-season contest in France.
The Saints, who had planned to depart for Paris immediately after their game against the New York Giants, and practice in the French capital, will comply with the league's decision. The Steelers, who played the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, will practice at home and arrive in France on Friday. The Saints have expressed support for the NFL's stance, while their staff has been on the ground in France recently, confirming no issues at their team sites.
The French interior ministry reported that nearly 2,400 people were arrested and 997 police officers were injured during violent protests against the high cost of living on Saturday.
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