
French police fired tear gas on the Champs-Élysées in Paris as fans celebrated France and Morocco’s victory at the World Cup to reach the semi-finals, Reuters reported.
Thousands of fans filled the famous Paris boulevard immediately after the match between Morocco and Portugal, chanting, waving flags and honking under heavy police watch.
French and Moroccan fans celebrated on the streets of Paris after their teams reached the World Cup semi-finals on Saturday.
Read more: https://t.co/aTqAmQWee6 pic.twitter.com/AG3GHsA0EF
— Sky News (@SkyNews) December 11, 2022
After France’s victory over England, even more microbeasts joined them.
In Paris, Moroccan fans attacked French police with fireworks. pic.twitter.com/2nFQN5nlzj
— Visegrad 24 (@visegrad24) December 10, 2022
Young Moroccan fans attack police tonight on the Champs Elysees, the main street in Paris.
Riots also broke out in Lille and Avignon after Morocco beat Portugal 1-0 at the World Cup tonight.pic.twitter.com/RTyzAqlvFt
— Visegrad 24 (@visegrad24) December 10, 2022
As Reuters reports, bandits smashed shop windows and fought with the French police.
Some fires could also be seen on the Avenue de Friedland, near the Champs-Élysées.
WC 2022 – Full results for the quarter
Croatia – Brazil 1-1/4-2 on penalties
Argentina – Netherlands 2-2 / 4-3 after penalties
Morocco – Portugal 1-0
France – England 2-1
The semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar
- Tuesday, December 13
Argentina – Croatia (Lusail Stadium – Al Daayen, 21:00)
- Wednesday, December 14
Morocco – France (Al Beit Stadium – Al Khor, 21:00).
- Small final: December 17 / 17:00 / Khalifa International Stadium
- Grand Finale: December 18 / 17:00 / Lusail Stadium.
Source: Hot News

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