What to know about French protests before Steelers vs. Saints in Paris
French protests turned violent for a second week in a row a day before the NFL's debut in the country. What to know about the Steelers vs. Saints game in Paris. The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to play against the New Orleans Saints in Paris on Sunday, Oct. 25, a day after hundreds of thousands of demonstrators gathered in France to protest against rising living costs and inequality. The Interior Ministry reported that 410,000 people participated in protests nationwide, though unions believe the true figure was twice as high. The main demonstration took place near Stade de France in Paris, where at least 110,000 turned out. The NFL has stated that it has no security concerns about playing the game in Paris and is working closely with Parisian and French authorities to prevent further violence. The protests started as high school and university students demanded more government funding for education and improved conditions in schools. They blame French President Emmanuel Macron for the rising cost of living and high oil prices.
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Many Americans traveled to France to watch the NFL's first regular season game in the country.
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