World Cup - Riots in France after final defeat to Argentina

2022-12-20 12:40

World Cup - Riots in France after final defeat to Argentina


After France lost 2-4 to Argentina in the penalty shoot-out of the 2022 World Cup final, more than thousands of French fans took to the streets to express their dissatisfaction because they could not accept the result of the match. Arrested in violent conflict.


After France failed to defend its title in the World Cup, fans from various regions went directly to Paris, Nice, and Lyon to vent their dissatisfaction. Some fans also lit flares on the Champs-Elysees Avenue and fired fireworks into the sky. The police could only send riot squads to quell the conflict, but angry fans still clashed with the riot police.


In Lyon, France, out-of-control fans also took to the streets to smash cars and throw stones and bottles at the police. In order to prevent the conflict from escalating, the riot police had no choice but to use tear gas and high-pressure water jets to suppress the crowd. According to media reports, dozens of people have been arrested by the police.


In fact, just earlier, after France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup semi-final, serious conflicts among fans occurred in several regions of France. He was hit by a car and caught under the wheels.


Due to the seriousness of the injuries, the local police also confirmed that the teenager died after being sent to the hospital.