Steelers fan event in Paris canceled over security concerns

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 21:32 · Archive

A Pittsburgh Steelers fan event in Paris has been canceled due to security concerns following recent street protests in the French capital.

A weekend fan event for the Pittsburgh Steelers in Paris's Bastille neighborhood has been canceled because of security concerns following recent civil unrest in the French capital. The NFL and the team both said Thursday that the event, which was planned at a bar in the Bastille area, would not go ahead.

The announcement came a day after NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said he had a high comfort level with teams playing in Paris despite recent civil unrest. An Irish pub called O'Sullivans in the Bastille area had been advertising a 'watch party' for Sunday's game.

Preparations for Sunday's NFL Paris game at Stade de France continue as planned, the NFL said, with the organisation working closely with local authorities and partners on operational and security matters. Nicki Ewell, NFL vice president for global events, said the decision to cancel the fan event was made by the club. More demonstrations could take place this weekend in Paris and elsewhere around France.

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• Steelers fan event in Paris canceled following recent civil unrest in capitalA weekend event for Pittsburgh Steelers fans in Paris has been canceled because of security concerns following recent street protests in the French capital.KNOE · 22 Oct, 20:43
• Steelers fan event in Paris canceled following recent civil unrest in capitalA weekend event for Pittsburgh Steelers fans in Paris has been canceled because of security concerns following recent street protests in the French capital.WAFB · 22 Oct, 20:43

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