NFL overcomes civil unrest, Trump concerns and calls to postpone as Steelers and Saints kick off in Paris
The NFL kicked off at Stade de France despite Paris protests and calls from Trump to postpone the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints game. The NFL has faced criticism over its decision to play its first-ever game in France, despite a Saturday marked by protests and violence. The game was held at Paris's Stade de France amid a heavier security presence than any other NFL regular-season game. Despite calls from pundits, players' wives, and even the President of the United States to postpone or relocate the game, the NFL remained as scheduled despite the unrest. The league's decision was made despite President Donald Trump expressing concern over the situation. Despite this, the U.S. Embassy and France believed the game would be fine.
Publicados : 5 horas atrás por Armando Salguero no Sports Politics World
After the wisdom of America's most popular sport was questioned over its insistence to play its first-ever game in France in the wake of a Saturday filled with protests and violence, the NFL kicked of... [4223 symbols]
Tópicos: Football, NFL, Pittsburgh Steelers
