NFL increases security for first Paris game amid unrest

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 22:02 · Archive

The NFL will deploy heightened security for Sunday's Pittsburgh Steelers versus New Orleans Saints game in Paris following unrelated protests and civil unrest in the French capital last weekend.

Peter O'Reilly, the NFL's executive vice president for club business, international and league events, said at the league's annual fall owners meeting in New York that officials are collaborating with Parisian and French national authorities, along with the U.S. State Department, to ensure safety for the teams and fans. League officials including senior vice president of security Cathy Lanier have been on the ground in France.

O'Reilly said there was never serious consideration of cancelling or moving the game, which will be held at Stade de France in Saint-Denis. He cited other sporting events proceeding in Paris without disruption, including a Champions League soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona on Tuesday. O'Reilly said the NFL believes the game will not impact broader local resources needed for the unrest.

How it is being reported

• NFL says heightened security measures will be in place for Steelers-Saints game in ParisLeague collaborating with Parisian and French government officials amid unrestWAFB · 20 Oct, 21:30
• NFL says heightened security measures will be in place for Steelers-Saints game in ParisLeague collaborating with Parisian and French government officials amid unrestKNOE · 20 Oct, 21:30

In this story: Pittsburgh Steelers · New Orleans Saints · NFL · Paris · Peter O'Reilly · Stade de France · Cathy Lanier

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