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NFL Proceeds With Paris Game Between Saints and Steelers Despite Protests in France
What happened
The NFL held its first regular-season game in Paris between the New Orleans Saints and Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday amid ongoing protests and unrest in France. Some fan events were canceled due to security concerns, but league officials said they were confident in security measures for the game itself. President Trump said he was worried about the game and suggested the NFL could have postponed it.
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Left-leaning outlets focused on the NFL's decision to proceed "despite security concerns" and "amid French protests," with the Guardian noting that violent protests prompted a US security warning for fans. USA Today highlighted questions from T.J. Watt's wife about the NFL's plan.
- GUAaron Rodgers says NFL’s Paris game is safe despite PSG cancellation amid unrestThe Guardian · Left
- USATrump questions NFL decision to play Steelers vs. Saints game in ParisUSA Today · Lean Left · link via Google News
- NBCDespite security concerns, NFL plans to stage Paris game amid French protestsNBC News · Lean Left
- APRoger Goodell is comfortable with security for the NFL's Paris game between the Steelers and SaintsAssociated Press · Lean Left · link via Google News
- USADani Watt, wife of Steelers star T.J. Watt, questions NFL plan for Paris gameUSA Today · Lean Left · link via Google News
- USAWhy is the NFL keeping Saints vs. Steelers in Paris amid protests? What league saidUSA Today · Lean Left · link via Google News
- APNFL says heightened security measures will be in place for the Steelers-Saints game in ParisAssociated Press · Lean Left · link via Google News
- APNFL in Paris: League eyes big debut as Steelers-Saints game comes amid security concernsAssociated Press · Lean Left · link via Google News
Center outlets emphasized Trump's concerns, with multiple Newsweek and Forbes pieces reporting he was "worried" and said the league "could have probably postponed" the game. The Hill and Forbes both led with Trump's statements about postponement rather than the game itself.
- HILTrump believes NFL 'could have probably postponed' Paris gameThe Hill · Center
- NWSteelers QB Aaron Rodgers Addresses Paris Safety Concerns Before Saints ClashNewsweek · Center
- FBSTrump Says NFL ‘Could’ve Probably Postponed’ Paris Game As Protests Rock FranceForbes · Center
- NWTrump Worried About NFL Paris Game as He Warns France 'Really in Trouble'Newsweek · Center
- NWAmericans Warned Ahead of Travel To Paris For NFL GameNewsweek · Center
- NWNFL Cancels Event Ahead of Saints-Steelers Amid France ProtestsNewsweek · Center
- NWSteelers Could Get Star Safety Back From Injured Reserve Against SaintsNewsweek · Center
- NWNFL Facing Fierce Backlash for Playing Saints-Steelers During France ProtestsNewsweek · Center
- NWNFL To Host First France Game After Weekend of Rising Chaos and ProtestsNewsweek · Center
Right outlets emphasized France being in "flames and anarchy" (Breitbart) or "descended into flames" and characterized the NFL as pushing ahead despite concerns. The Daily Wire specified "Muslim Riots" in its headline. Fox News Digital ran multiple stories on canceled events and quoted T.J. Watt's wife "breaking ranks" with the NFL.
- FOXTrump says NFL 'could've probably postponed' Paris game as France protests stretch police thinFox News Digital · Right
- NYPAaron Rodgers agrees with NFL moving ahead with Paris game despite unrestNew York Post · Right
- FOXFrance's top soccer team obeys police order to move Sunday match; Saints, Steelers owners meet with MacronFox News Digital · Right
- FOXSteelers face another setback in France as team forced to cancel second event, this time because of weatherFox News Digital · Right
- BLZ'Protests are not unusual': NFL insists game in Paris will be completely safe — then cancels fan eventBlaze Media · Right
- FOXSocial media is not digging the Steelers' Paris travel plans ahead of their game in ParisFox News Digital · Right
- NYPSteelers fan event in Paris canceled over security concerns due to violent protestsNew York Post · Right
- FOXSteelers cancel Paris fan event over fears of unrest while NFL pushes ahead with its own event and gameFox News Digital · Right
- DWViolent Rioters Put A Black Eye On NFL’s Paris Debut For Steelers FansThe Daily Wire · Right
- NMXGoodell: NFL Confident About Paris Game Amid ProtestsNewsmax · Right · link via Google News
- BRTNFL to Add Heightened Security for Paris Game Due to Civil UnrestBreitbart News · Right
- FOXTJ Watt's wife breaks ranks with NFL march toward Paris game questioning how playing there makes senseFox News Digital · Right
- FOXNFL VP says league is 'vigilant' about security for France matchup, remains confident in plansFox News Digital · Right
- NYPTJ Watt’s wife questions why NFL is still holding Paris game amid unrestNew York Post · Right
- FOXNFL France preparations continue as Steelers speak with league, Louisiana Gov Jeff Landry heads to ParisFox News Digital · Right
- FOXNew Orleans Saints arrive in France with safety top of mind ahead of NFL's first Paris gameFox News Digital · Right
- DCSteelers-Saints Game In Paris Still On Despite Riots, NFL SaysThe Daily Caller · Right
- BRTNo-Fear NFL: Vows Paris Game to Go Ahead Despite Riots in FranceBreitbart News · Right
- DWNFL Sticks With Plans For Paris Game Amid Muslim RiotsThe Daily Wire · Right
- FOXNFL monitors France street violence before Saints-Steelers game near Paris with a major decision loomingFox News Digital · Right
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