After another day of Paris protests, NFL is on track to stage Steelers-Saints at Stade de France
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Key Points:
- The NFL plans to proceed with the Steelers-Saints game in Paris despite ongoing large-scale protests, with kickoff scheduled for 9:30 a.m. ET at Stade de France.
- Recent demonstrations in Paris involved over 400,000 protesters, resulting in more than 1,000 arrests and clashes with police using tear gas and water cannons.
- There is concern that protesters might target the NFL game to send an international message, posing security risks especially en route to the stadium.
- The NFL's decision reflects its strong commitment to expanding the sport globally, despite potential safety risks and local unrest that could complicate future international games.
- The situation highlights challenges of hosting NFL games abroad, including dealing with different governments and social climates, but the league prioritizes long-term growth over short-term uncertainties.
