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Riots in France after the final loss

2022-12-18T21:58:30.639Z


France's loss in the World Cup final against Argentina has sparked reactions at home. The newspaper Le Parisien reports on riots in Paris, Lyon and Grenoble.


In Paris there are riots on the main avenue Champs-Élysées.

According to Le Parisien, it all started with fireworks aimed at the police.

In addition, the newspaper reports on problems in Lyon and Grenoble.

In the first-mentioned city, problems arose shortly after the end of the match, and things are said to have been thrown at the police.

Garbage cans in the city are said to have also been set on fire and the police are said to have used tear gas and water cannons to control the crowds.

The city's authorities have taken to Twitter to state that the police will react strictly.

People are also asked to keep their distance.

In Grenoble, similar events are reported to have occurred.

According to Le Parisien, the police gained control of the main street in the city shortly after 9:00 p.m.

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