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

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Paris hosted its first regular-season NFL game, with the Pittsburgh Steelers facing the New Orleans Saints at Stade de France. The festive event followed protests and clashes between police and demonstrators across France the previous day, despite security concerns in the lead-up.

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.