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Steelers fan event in Paris canceled amid civil unrest
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Key Points:
- A Pittsburgh Steelers fan event scheduled for a bar in Paris' Bastille neighborhood was canceled due to security concerns amid recent street protests in the city.
- The NFL and the Steelers emphasized that preparations for the upcoming NFL game at Stade de France are continuing as planned, with close coordination with local authorities on security.
- NFL Vice President Nicki Ewell clarified that the cancellation was a precautionary measure taken by the club and that no other NFL fan events have been affected.
- League commissioner Roger Goodell expressed confidence in the teams playing in Paris despite civil unrest and confirmed ongoing communication with U.S. and French officials regarding security arrangements.
- The canceled event was a "watch party" organized by an Irish pub in Bastille, an area experiencing recent disruptions, prompting the Steelers to withdraw their designated fan gathering there.
