Steelers fan event in Paris canceled following recent civil unrest in capital
A weekend event for Pittsburgh Steelers fans in Paris has been canceled because of security concerns following recent street protests in the French capital.
A fan event for the Pittsburgh Steelers in Paris has been canceled due to security concerns arising from recent civil unrest in the French capital. The NFL and the Steelers announced on Thursday that the bar event in the Bastille neighborhood would not take place. The decision came a day after Commissioner Roger Goodell expressed confidence in the teams playing in Paris despite the recent protests.
Goodell assured that preparations for Sunday's NFL game at Stade de France would continue as planned, with the league closely monitoring security matters with local authorities. Nicki Ewell, NFL vice president for global events, confirmed the decision was made by the club and stated that no other NFL fan events were affected. The bar, "O'Sullivans," had advertised a "watch party" for Sunday.
The Steelers emphasized that they were working closely with local authorities on all operational and security matters, stating that there had been no disruptions at League sites. On Wednesday, Goodell had discussed the situation with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, noting that officials were in regular contact with Parisian and French authorities.
He reiterated that protests are common in France and that arrangements would be made to ensure safety.
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