Paris Welcomes First NFL Game with a Party a Day After Protests

Paris welcomes first NFL game with a party a day after protests

The Stade de France near Paris made history Sunday when it hosted the first regular-season NFL game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints in a festive atmosphere a day after police clashed with demonstrators across France. While security issues dominated the headlines in the leadup to the game, the mood at the stadium was joyous with half-time shows including a rap performance.

NFL party goes off without hitch despite unrest in France

The nationwide protests largely overshadowed the buildup to the game, with some fan and NFL events canceled over the weekend, mainly due to their location in central Paris.

Saints fans in Paris celebrate historic NFL matchup despite defeat

While the final score left something to be desired for Hoodat nation, Saints fans that witnessed the defeat in Paris say the game was one of the most memorable yet.

NFL game in Paris played in festive atmosphere after fresh demonstrations

The mood was peaceful before kick-off around the Stade de France in Saint-Denis. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Rod Walker: 3 things we learned in Saints’ deflating loss to the Steelers in Paris

The New Orleans Saints lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers 16-10 in the first NFL game ever played in France. Here are three things we learned.

Saints’ losing formula traveled well

The game could have been played in the Caesars Superdome or at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh instead of Stade de France in suburban Paris, and the same rushing stats would have produced the same result. Saints’ losing formula traveled well