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Ivory CoastSecurity Concerns Shut Down NFL Fan Events Before Paris Game
The NFL closed its Paris fan house and shops ahead of Sunday's game due to street protests across the French capital.
Fan Events Closed in Paris
The NFL closed its NFL House in Paris on Saturday as the city prepared for street protests. Storefronts were boarded up and police officers covered the area. The league informed fans about the decision on Saturday morning through its OnePass app.
This move comes after the NFL closed its popup store on Friday. League officials cited potential accessibility issues for both decisions. Saturday events like French Athletes in Football and From the Field to the Community were impacted.
Security Concerns Before Sunday Kickoff
The New Orleans Saints will play the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday at Stade de France. This is the first regular season NFL game in France. Security concerns have affected schedule plans for both teams.
The Saints postponed their Saints House event until Sunday. A Steelers fan gathering planned for Thursday was canceled earlier. Major locations like the Louvre and Orsay Museum also shut their doors on Saturday. The U.S. State Department issued an alert telling visiting Americans to stay aware of their surroundings.
Official Responses to the Protests
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said preparations were handled with U.S. and French authorities. He noted that street protests are not unusual in France. On Friday, French President Emmanuel Macron met with Goodell, Saints owner Gayle Benson, and Steelers owner Art Rooney II at the Élysée Palace to discuss the game.
Fans looking for merchandise can still visit an alternative shop at Stade de France in Saint Denis north of the city center.
What it means for the next game
Pittsburgh Steelers at New Orleans Saints (NFL, Sun, 25 Oct): New Orleans Saints win 41%, Pittsburgh Steelers win 59%; projected score New Orleans Saints 21, Pittsburgh Steelers 24. Our safest pick: Over 37.5 points.
Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL, Sun, 01 Nov): Pittsburgh Steelers win 63%, Cleveland Browns win 37%; projected score Pittsburgh Steelers 22, Cleveland Browns 17. Our safest pick: Steelers +2.5.
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