EXCLUSIVE: Secretary of State Marco Rubio gives NFL commissioner assurances that game in France 'will be fine'
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Key Points:
- NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is traveling to France for the first-ever NFL game there and expressed confidence in the safety of the event, citing assurances from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
- Goodell emphasized that the NFL is working closely with French and U.S. officials to ensure all security measures are in place, acknowledging ongoing protests but remaining confident in the arrangements.
- Rubio confirmed to media outlets that the U.S. embassy believes the game will proceed without incident, though he will not attend the event.
- The game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints is scheduled at Stade de France, near Paris, amid civil unrest and planned protests, but no incidents have been reported involving the teams so far.
- The Saints arrived in France early in the week, while the Steelers are set to arrive shortly before the game on Sunday.
