NFL says Saints-Steelers Paris game will proceed as planned

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 18:31 · Archive

The NFL confirmed the New Orleans Saints and Pittsburgh Steelers will play their scheduled game in Paris next Sunday despite violent protests in France.

The NFL and New Orleans Saints confirmed Sunday that the Saints-Steelers game at Stade de France will proceed as scheduled for next Sunday, despite violent unrest in France the previous day.

Police arrested at least 1,800 people across France on Saturday during nationwide demonstrations against rising living costs and poor school conditions. Masked groups clashed with officers, looted shops, set fires and attacked public buildings including city halls in several cities.

The NFL issued a statement acknowledging the incidents but saying preparations continue as scheduled. 'We continue to work closely with local authorities and partners on all operational and security matters,' the NFL said, adding there has been no disruption at league sites. Saints spokesman Greg Bensel told ESPN the team was maintaining daily security updates with French partners and had staff on the ground with no impact at team facilities.

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