French police make 98 arrests after chaos erupts in Paris following World Cup semifinal loss: report
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Key Points:
- Following France’s loss to Spain in the World Cup semifinal, chaos erupted in Paris with 98 arrests made, including 21 minors, according to the Paris Public Prosecutor’s Office.
- The unrest involved serious offenses such as firing mortar fireworks at fire stations and police cars, setting 12 trash containers on fire, and targeting firefighters with mortar rounds.
- The disturbances coincided with Bastille Day celebrations, a significant French national holiday commemorating the 1789 storming of the Bastille.
- Spain secured a 2-0 victory over France with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro, preventing France from reaching the World Cup final for the third consecutive tournament.
- Spain will face either England or Argentina in the final, with their match scheduled for Wednesday afternoon on FOX.
