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French police tear gas PSG fans in Paris after World Cup defeat

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 19 Dec 2022 00:08
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Some fans reportedly clashed with law enforcers after the police detained individuals deemed violent. 

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  • French police tear gas rioters in Paris after World Cup defeat
    French police tear gas rioters in Paris after World Cup defeat

An RIA Novosti correspondent reported on Sunday that French law enforcers used tear gas to ward off dismayed Paris Saint-Germain supporters in the Champ-Elysees in Paris following France's defeat against Argentina in the World Cup finale in Qatar. 

Earlier today, it was reported that Argentina won the World Cup for the third time, beating France 4-2 on penalties. 

No one has the right to stay on the Champs-Elysées, everyone must leave the place and run, under penalty of taking a shield blow.#WorldCupFinal #ArgentinaVsFrance #Paris #France pic.twitter.com/53eUtxIGzt

— D𝕣. 𝔸. T𝕠j𝖆𝐫𝖊𝖍 (@DrTojareh) December 18, 2022

The police reportedly started to use tear gas as they were being pelted with firecrackers by PSG fans. 

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Some fans reportedly clashed with law enforcers after the police detained individuals deemed violent. 

WATCH: #BNNFrance Reports

Footage emerges of police clashes with rioters as officers attempt to arrest and detain rioters from the #WorldCupFinal, sparking chaotic scenes on #ChampsElysées #Paris.#FIFAWorldCup2022 #FIFAWorldCup #France #WorldCup2022 pic.twitter.com/1I5LqeZrsQ

— Gurbaksh Singh Chahal (@gchahal) December 18, 2022

The police blocked traffic at the site and near the Arc de Triomphe prior to the start of the World Cup final in preparations for the ensuing riots. 

About 14,000 police officers were patrolling the French capital on Sunday evening.

Read more: World Cup winner Argentina defeated France on penalties

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