NFL fans visiting Paris in high spirits for Saints vs. Steelers game, undeterred by protests
American football fans told NBC News their trips were mostly unaffected by demonstrations, giving Parisians a rare compliment for their welcoming demeanor. NFL fans in Paris were in high spirits for the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. the New Orleans Saints game, despite mass protests in the country. The game, the first regular-season game in France, was held a day after over 400,000 people gathered to protest educational funding and the high cost of living. At least 110,000 of the protesters were in Paris, with some clashes resulting in French security forces using tear gas and water cannons in several cities. However, American visitors in Paris said they were generally welcomed and informed about the protests. The Steelers beat the Saints 16-10 at France's national stadium.
Pubblicato : 11 ore fa di Richard Engel, Marc Smith, Doha Madani in Sports World
PARIS — American football fans brought high energy, chants and smiles to Stade de France on Sunday to watch the Pittsburgh Steelers face the New Orleans Saints. Some said the mass protests in the city... [5241 symbols]
Temi: Football, NFL, Social Issues, Protests, Pittsburgh Steelers
