FIFA World Cup: France Riots – Riots break out in France after the 2018 FIFA World Cup champions went down 4-2 to lose the 2022 FIFA World Cup finals against Argentina in penalties. Enraged fans started to flood the streets of Paris, Lyon, and Nice as the rowdy crowd started lighting fireworks and flares in the sky. Riot police were introduced to disperse the crowd and dozens were arrested. Follow FIFA World Cup HIGHLIGHTS on InsideSport.IN
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FIFA World Cup: RIOT breaks out in France after Kylian Mbappe & Co go DOWN to Lionel Messi’s Argentina, Dozens ARRESTED by Riot Police – Check Out
In a bid to disperse the crowd, the police had to resort to firing tear gas at the crowd. Things took a bad turn when the angry mob started to vandalize property. As the violence started to increase in the streets, flags, fares, bottles, and bricks were hurled at buildings and at the cops.
In the last ditch to empty the crowd, the police resorted to using water cannons. The police then went on to arrest these rioters. Videos started to circulate on social media that showcased fans throwing bricks at passing cars. In Nice, fans set rubbish cans ablaze. Riots in France are quite common, however, these riots have broken in various parts of Europe during the conclusion period of the FIFA World Cup.
FIFA World Cup: RIOT breaks out in France after Kylian Mbappe & Co go DOWN to Lionel Messi’s Argentina, Dozens ARRESTED by Riot Police – Check Out
All these events took place after the finals. Argentina created history by lifting their third World Cup trophy. Lionel Messi lifted the coveted trophy on his LAST Dance for the Albiceleste. In a highly contested match, Kylian Mbappe powered Frace time and again to make it to the penalties. Argentina Overpowered France in the shootout to lift the trophy after a long wait of 36 years.
Last week a similar riot took place after the semifinals clash. The colonial history of France in Morocco has resulted in several unrests over the years. However, a tragic incident occurred the other day when a teenager was killed after being run over by a hooligan. In the city of Montpellier, the young boy was run over as a car driver suddenly made a U-turn. The streets were flooded with fans celebrating France’s 2-0 win against Morocco.
FIFA World Cup: RIOT breaks out in France after Kylian Mbappe & Co go DOWN to Lionel Messi’s Argentina, Dozens ARRESTED by Riot Police – Check Out
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